D2Football.com Preseason Top 25

August 17th, 2025 5:40pm

D2Football.com Preseason Top 25
The D2Football.com Top 25 Poll is determined by votes from members of the D2Football.com staff as well as select members of the media. The 2025 season kicks off with defending nationl champion Ferris State at the top.  The Bulldogs were a unanimous choice for number one, earning the top spot on all ballots. GAC co-champion Harding lands in second place, followed by MIAA champion Central Oklahoma in third. Minnesota State, a national semifinalist in 2024 and Kutztown, defending PSAC champion, complete the Top 5. The D2Football.com Top 25 will be updated every Monday from Sept. 1 to November 17. The Final Top 25 will be released one day after the national championship game.
 
RankTeam2024 Record2024 Final Rank
1Ferris State14-11
2Harding12-24
3Central Oklahoma11-28
4Minnesota State11-45
5Kutztown11-17
6Grand Valley State11-26
7CSU Pueblo10-211
8Western Colorado11-213
9Slippery Rock12-23
10Pittsburg State8-314
11West Florida7-3NR
12Angelo State8-324
13Ouachita Baptist10-215
14Lenoir-Rhyne10-321
15Indianapolis10-225
16Augustana8-423
17Valdosta State13-12
18California10-310
19Bemidji State10-49
20Fort Hays8-3NR
21Virginia Union10-412
22Charleston11-118
23West Alabama9-218
24Central Missouri9-317
25Ashland9-420