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July 25, 2023Feature | Bearcat Football

Northwest picked 2nd in MIAA Preseason Rankings

Northwest Missouri State football was selected 2nd in both the MIAA Coaches and Media Preseason Polls released by the league Tuesday. 

The Bearcats open the season August 31 at Missouri Southern.

The full rankings are available below.

PRESEASON COACHES POLL

2023 RESULTS:
1. Pittsburg State (8) – 98 points
2. Northwest Missouri (3) – 93 points
3. Emporia State – 78 points
4. Washburn – 73 points
T5. Central Oklahoma – 57 points
T5. Nebraska Kearney – 57 points
7. Central Missouri – 44 points
8. Fort Hays State – 37 points 
9. Missouri Western – 32 points
10. Missouri Southern – 26 points
11. Northeastern State – 10 points

PRESEASON MEDIA POLL

2023 RESULTS:
1. Pittsburg State (22) – 320 points
2. Northwest Missouri (7) – 302 points
3. Emporia State (1) – 258 points
4. Washburn – 209 points
5. Central Oklahoma – 208 points
6. Nebraska Kearney – 199 points
7. Central Missouri – 124 points
8. Missouri Southern – 116 points
9. Missouri Western – 113 points
10. Fort Hays State – 98 points 
11. Northeastern State – 33 points