GRR: Rankings
Before we get into the new rankings we have to acknowledge a mistake.
We have 10 teams not in these rankings.
Overall D1A kicked off the fall with 37 teams, however, UTEP has decided they fit better in D1AA (which is true), and Utah Valley is basically playing a development schedule as Head Coach Paul Lasike revamps things. So the division is at 35. Our Top 25, then, might better be a Top 20, but we've got it at 25 so we'll stay with 25.
We're still moving a little slowly this early in the season for D1A, but we have had some impressive showings.
Navy's win over Mary Washington was a head-turner for us. They move past Life, but remember that Life is coming back onto the field this week.
Illinois comes into the Top 25 after a good showing against Purdue. Utah State moves up after beating Air Force.
What was really great about this past week in D1AA was how many close games there were.
We had a tie, and at least three high-level games decided bby a try or less. This is exciting for the division. You want like-minded, like-ability teams playing against each other.
We have a little bit of shifting this week in our NCR D1 rankings.
Walsh lost big to Army and drops a spot because of that. But, as usual, we try not to react too quickly on one result. Wisconsin comes into the Top 20 after a nicely-taken win over Michigan State. We also have Syracuse and Virginia Tech lurking close to the Top 20.