SR1 Regional Rankings (Nov. 10, 2025)

[ctrabs74]

Well if we're gonna judge a team by one week, then VUU might not be as amazing as some are hyping them up to be. They lost to a Edward Waters team that finished at .500 and had to be carried by one player against a 6-4 Virginia State squad. We can either nitpick one or two weeks that isn't indicative of the whole season or we can judge the season as a whole. Also, the last time they played each other was 2 years ago. To say "they don't lose to a team back to back" is weird because since then multiple players (and probably some coaches) have come and gone. It's not like the two teams already played each other this season.

How is VUU struggling against their biggest rivals - Virginia State - that much different from, say, Cal-IUP or IUP-SRU? It's a rivalry game and you kind of expect the underdog of the two to be amped beyond belief in hopes of playing spoiler (see: Michigan beating Ohio State last year with tOSU going on to win a national title).

[IUPbigINDIANS]

One PSAC game this week all the sudden could be interesting -- with massive implications.

Keep an eye on Cal's trip to Shippensburg.

The Raiders should have some confidence after last week. Add to it, you would assume they'll be ultra jacked up to win Mac's last game.

Cal has been a tough team to read all season.

There could be an upset brewing.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

How is VUU struggling against their biggest rivals - Virginia State - that much different from, say, Cal-IUP or IUP-SRU? It's a rivalry game and you kind of expect the underdog of the two to be amped beyond belief in hopes of playing spoiler (see: Michigan beating Ohio State last year with tOSU going on to win a national title).

Agreed.

None of it matters come the following Saturday. They are all 0-0 when that day starts.

Which team is healthy matters a hell of a lot more than what said team did two months ago.

[IUPNation]

One PSAC game this week all the sudden could be interesting -- with massive implications.

Keep an eye on Cal's trip to Shippensburg.

The Raiders should have some confidence after last week. Add to it, you would assume they'll be ultra jacked up to win Mac's last game.

Cal has been a tough team to read all season.

There could be an upset brewing.

Will Mon Valley U be staying at luxury accommodations this week?

[TDBoi8136]

How is VUU struggling against their biggest rivals - Virginia State - that much different from, say, Cal-IUP or IUP-SRU? It's a rivalry game and you kind of expect the underdog of the two to be amped beyond belief in hopes of playing spoiler (see: Michigan beating Ohio State last year with tOSU going on to win a national title).

It's more so stupid to disregard a team's whole season and think how they'll fare in a playoff match up that may or may not happen based off of one off week game. I did that to show how dumb it is to just write off everything else from this season and focus just on a week or two that doesn't define a whole season.

[ctrabs74]

It's more so stupid to disregard a team's whole season and think how they'll fare in a playoff match up that may or may not happen based off of one off week game. I did that to show how dumb it is to just write off everything else from this season and focus just on a week or two that doesn't define a whole season.

It might not appear that way, but I agree with your point. I was using last season's Michigan-OSU game as an example as to why one off game shouldn't define a season, especially if it's a massive rivalry game. I think the Bloomsburg game had a trap game feel to it, but that doesn't take away from how dominating the Golden Bears have been in the other nine games.

[Ram040506]

With a 35-27 Score against Bloomsburg and a VUU team going to the elite 8 I wouldn't be so sure of that and JCSU beat and Valdosta Team who has played better of late. Just saying. Games are played on the Kutztown and VUU in the Regional Final will be a great game especially how Kutztown handled them in the First Round 2 years ago. Those guys don't lose to a team back to back.

There aren't many teams that just roll through their schedule blowing out every team week after week. EVERY team has a let down week, you just hope it isn't during the playoffs or a high stakes game. They had their crap game against Bloom, and it's probably a good little kick in the ass to gear up for IUP and then playoff season.

As the other poster stated, VUU has had a dud game or 2 as well... it happens. Only difference is Kutztown didn't lose in theirs.

[Ship69]

One PSAC game this week all the sudden could be interesting -- with massive implications.

Keep an eye on Cal's trip to Shippensburg.

The Raiders should have some confidence after last week. Add to it, you would assume they'll be ultra jacked up to win Mac's last game.

Cal has been a tough team to read all season.

There could be an upset brewing.

It will be interesting to see if the West Chester game was just an outlier or they really found something. They shuffled some personality around, and it seemed to make a difference. That was the best I've seen them run the ball in quite a while. The key against Cal will probably be how well the sometimes leaky secondary plays. In a way it would be a shame to see them finally get some cohesiveness just at Mac is going out the door, but that's the way it goes sometimes.

[Ship69]

Bentley has already clinched the auto bid. Assumption is likely in as at-large with a win over West Chester.

After Ship's demolition of West Chester the past weekend, I wouldn't think a win over them would be something to hang your hat on, but given the won-lost records I guess Assumption has as good a shot as any.

[RockPride]

One PSAC game this week all the sudden could be interesting -- with massive implications.

Keep an eye on Cal's trip to Shippensburg.

The Raiders should have some confidence after last week. Add to it, you would assume they'll be ultra jacked up to win Mac's last game.

Cal has been a tough team to read all season.

There could be an upset brewing.

I was taking a look at this team, and although it appears that they are perplexing to figure out. From last year's team that made SR1 Final against The Rock, they 'lost' 22 players...most to graduation, and some to transfer/portal.

Cal started a QB this year that has been around the block, up the hill, and back around again, but had zero college stats to look at. In other words, he has not taken a snap in an NCAA game...before this year. He struggled, and the backup took over. Losing their QB from last year, who was OPY, it's a given that their QB play was going to go down.

I took a peek at some of their transfers: 2 DL starters are starting at Akron and Marshall. Big Play WR is at UTEP, and another at Duquesne. Starter at cornerback is at Pitt..

On offense, they lost a 4-year starter at center, both guards, and a right tackle (the only returner is their LT). Plus Boyd their RB hasn't played after the SRU Game, as he was injured, so I believe that must have been a season-ending injury for him. They also lost their #2 and 3 RB from last year, 4 of their top 5 receivers, and both tight ends....

On defense, they lost those 2 DL and the corner, and graduated 2 rush ends,2 starting LB, and a starting safety.

Plus, on special teams they graduated both their Kicker and Punter.

Looking back on it, I'm not sure how they got top 3 in pre-season PSAC West ranking, let alone are in the position they are in at this point.

I looked way more into their roster last night than I had ever intended, but I'd say, although a lot of people think they've underachieved this year, I'd disagree.

[LT93bunny]

Well if we're gonna judge a team by one week, then VUU might not be as amazing as some are hyping them up to be. They lost to a Edward Waters team that finished at .500 and had to be carried by one player against a 6-4 Virginia State squad. We can either nitpick one or two weeks that isn't indicative of the whole season or we can judge the season as a whole. Also, the last time they played each other was 2 years ago. To say "they don't lose to a team back to back" is weird because since then multiple players (and probably some coaches) have come and gone. It's not like the two teams already played each other this season.

The difference is 2nd game of the season and the 10 game of the season. We all know if you know football teams get better after the first game. Also, who is your teams rival? I don't have a dog in the fight just stating the obvious. All are great teams. Performance indicator says a lot as well.

[LT93bunny]

There aren't many teams that just roll through their schedule blowing out every team week after week. EVERY team has a let down week, you just hope it isn't during the playoffs or a high stakes game. They had their crap game against Bloom, and it's probably a good little kick in the ass to gear up for IUP and then playoff season.

As the other poster stated, VUU has had a dud game or 2 as well... it happens. Only difference is Kutztown didn't lose in theirs.

I can see that. VUU lost there last game of the season against us and we lost to them in the Championship and they went on a run. Kutztown may go on a run and win it all. Kutztown and VUU are 2 of only 5 teams that will probably make the playoffs in 4 consecutive years. Great programs.

[LT93bunny]

It's more so stupid to disregard a team's whole season and think how they'll fare in a playoff match up that may or may not happen based off of one off week game. I did that to show how dumb it is to just write off everything else from this season and focus just on a week or two that doesn't define a whole season.

I will say this VUU had 17 go into the portal with 11 going D1 with two going power 5, Five going group of 4, and the rest FCS. Developing continuity early is always paramount so a lost early was expected. The following week they did be the #3 seed in the Region.

[Ram040506]

I will say this VUU had 17 go into the portal with 11 going D1 with two going power 5, Five going group of 4, and the rest FCS. Developing continuity early is always paramount so a lost early was expected. The following week they did be the #3 seed in the Region.

Our teams unfortunately are going to have to get used to being decimated in the portal every year to a degree. Shepherd had a very average team last year and 7 of the defensive players jumped in the portal with 6 of those going D1. Slippery Rock lost some, Cal as well. Every team is getting poached by D1.

[ctrabs74]

Our teams unfortunately are going to have to get used to being decimated in the portal every year to a degree. Shepherd had a very average team last year and 7 of the defensive players jumped in the portal with 6 of those going D1. Slippery Rock lost some, Cal as well. Every team is getting poached by D1.

The poaching of D2 players by D1 FBS programs is even more prevalent with the transfer portal reforms and no more "residency" seasons (ie. sitting out) with transfers from lower divisions to upper divisions.