NE10 Preseason Poll

[cwfenn]

The NE10 Preseason Poll will be released on August 10. Guessing it's a toss-up between Bentley and Assumption for preseason favorite.

There will be more transition in the league, with St. Anselm transitioning down to D3 next year (which was disappointing considering they were an improving program), and Monroe likely coming for the 2027 season (they will play Pace, SCSU, and AIC this season).

[Scowl]

From what I can tell early on, Coach Loth at SC is a very good recruiter.... I am hoping things turn quickly for the Owls.

[NewHaven Alum]

Well, the new preseason poll is out. What do you all think?

https://northeast10.org/news/2026/8/...ches-poll.aspx

I would flip first and second place, also AIC over St. A

[cwfenn]

I would flip first and second place, also AIC over St. A

Depends how many players St A lost after the decision to drop to D3 was made.

[Scowl]

NE-10 is hanging on for deal life, I feel. I wouldn't ve surprised if D2 is gone or looks different in 5 years.... As for the rankings, who knows. From what I could tell SC did well recruiting and in the transfer portal, but you never really know there either. I am just hoping SC can get back to being competitive. It was such a great program...

[debergfan]

NE-10 is hanging on for deal life, I feel. I wouldn't ve surprised if D2 is gone or looks different in 5 years.... As for the rankings, who knows. From what I could tell SC did well recruiting and in the transfer portal, but you never really know there either. I am just hoping SC can get back to being competitive. It was such a great program...

Grades from Forbes

Bentley A- rating
Assumption B rating
Franklin Pierce C- rating
AIC C- rating
Post A rating
Pace D rating

I suspect we'll see something from Franklin Pierce, AIC, and Pace soon.

[Black&YellowBob]

About NE10 Preseason Poll It also depends on who AIC plays at QB. It BETTER be Dietz finally. If they really try to play this Stony Brook transfer turnover machine over Dietz, they will be worse than last year. The kid was ROOKIE OF THE YEAR in '24, and STILL led the team in rushing ans scoring last year even though they barely used him. If they make the same mistake again, EVERYONE involved needs to be fired. AD down to coaches. 🤷♂️

[FootballCoachMA]

There is a lot of buzz surrounding AIC's offensive additions, highlighted by the arrival of a former D1 quarterback. It promises to be an intriguing season, and I look forward to seeing how the team performs.

[Black&YellowBob]

There is a lot of buzz surrounding AIC's offensive additions, highlighted by the arrival of a former D1 quarterback. It promises to be an intriguing season, and I look forward to seeing how the team performs.

That "former D1 QB" is "former" for a reason. Did you bother to check his stats? 😂
This guy is mediocre at best, probably worse than Williams. Guy is a senior with career 17 TD passes and 15 INTs. NOT good. Plus, he's an absolute statue in the pocket. My man has 44 career rushes for -78 yards! 😂
Seriously, what is this "buzz" you're talking about, and where's it coming from. We all saw the unforgivable mistake that was made last season with Williams, are they REALLY dumb enough to make that mistake again? Dietz at QB is the only logical solution to anyone that knows the game of football. He was 2024 ROTY for good reason. I DO NOT want to see another 2-7 season, do you?

[Scowl]

Grades from Forbes

Bentley A- rating
Assumption B rating
Franklin Pierce C- rating
AIC C- rating
Post A rating
Pace D rating

I suspect we'll see something from Franklin Pierce, AIC, and Pace soon.

What was Forbes grading? Overall roster? Recruiting? They give SC a grade?

[yellowjacketalum]

There is a lot of buzz surrounding AIC's offensive additions, highlighted by the arrival of a former D1 quarterback. It promises to be an intriguing season, and I look forward to seeing how the team performs.

What other offensive additions did they add other than the QB? I'm more worried about the defense than the offense.

[yellowjacketalum]

That "former D1 QB" is "former" for a reason. Did you bother to check his stats? 😂
This guy is mediocre at best, probably worse than Williams. Guy is a senior with career 17 TD passes and 15 INTs. NOT good. Plus, he's an absolute statue in the pocket. My man has 44 career rushes for -78 yards! 😂
Seriously, what is this "buzz" you're talking about, and where's it coming from. We all saw the unforgivable mistake that was made last season with Williams, are they REALLY dumb enough to make that mistake again? Dietz at QB is the only logical solution to anyone that knows the game of football. He was 2024 ROTY for good reason. I DO NOT want to see another 2-7 season, do you?

I 100% agree about Dietz. Dietz should be the starter.

[debergfan]

What other offensive additions did they add other than the QB? I'm more worried about the defense than the offense.

https://www.forbes.com/lists/college-financial-grades/

[yellowjacketalum]

So AIC has a receiver from Kentucky! Hardley Gilmore. Did some research on the kid and it looks like he has transferred like 5 times:

Fall 2024: True Freshman season at UK

Winter 2024: Transfers to Nebraska

Spring 2025: Dismissed from Nebraska

Spring 2025: Transfers Back to UK

Winter 2025: Transfers to UofL

Winter 2025: Signs with Baylor

Spring 2026: Returns to Kentucky

Summer 2026: Dismissed from Kentucky

He’s a late addition to AIC. Hopefully he’s not a knuckle head off the field. He’s a talent that we need!

[yellowjacketalum]

https://www.forbes.com/lists/college-financial-grades/

!? What is this?