Benedict moved up to No. 17 in both major Division II football polls, improving three spots after entering the week at No. 20. The Tigers are 9-1.

By the Numbers
  • No. 17 in the AFCA coaches poll, with 290 points.
  • No. 17 in the D2football.com media poll.
  • 9-1 record; moved up 3 spots in each poll.
Bottom Line

Benedict’s rise in both polls puts the 9-1 Tigers among Division II’s top 20 teams.