IUP Football Climbs to No. 12 in AFCA Coaches Poll

INDIANA, Pa. – Following a 2-0 start to the 2026 season, IUP football continued its climb in the national rankings Monday, moving up one spot in both the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches Poll and the D2Football.com Top 25. The Crimson Hawks climbed to No. 12 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and No. 18 in the D2Football.com rankings following their 27-21 overtime victory at West Chester. IUP's No. 12 AFCA ranking is its highest since Oct. 24, 2022, when the Crimson Hawks were ranked No. 11 nationally. The Crimson Hawks opened the season with consecutive road victories,...