KANSAS CITY, Mo. — McPherson College continued its climb in the national rankings Monday, moving up one spot to No. 14 in the latest NAIA Football Coaches' Poll.
The Bulldogs remained unbeaten at 6-0 and are one of five Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference teams receiving national recognition.
Friends University held steady at No. 8 after improving to 6-0 with a 66-42 victory over Ottawa. The Falcons lead the NAIA in scoring, averaging 66 points per game, and are rushing for more than 440 yards per contest.
Evangel University (4-2) moved into the Top 25 at No. 25 after previously receiving votes. Kansas Wesleyan and Southwestern College also received votes but remained outside the rankings.
Elsewhere in Kansas, Benedictine College (5-1) remained at No. 4 following a 34-32 victory over Baker University. The Wildcats (4-1) slipped one position to No. 24.
College of Idaho (5-0) claimed the top spot in the national poll, followed by Keiser (Fla.), Indiana Wesleyan, Benedictine and Grand View (Iowa).
The next NAIA Football Coaches' Poll is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12.
NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 — Oct. 5, 2026
- College of Idaho (5-0)
- Keiser, Fla. (3-1)
- Indiana Wesleyan (5-0)
- Benedictine, Kan. (5-1)
- Grand View, Iowa (5-1)
- Montana Tech (5-1)
- Morningside, Iowa (5-1)
- Friends, Kan. (6-0)
- St. Thomas, Fla. (5-0)
- Marian, Ind. (4-1)
- Lindsey Wilson, Ky. (5-1)
- Carroll, Mont. (4-1)
- Campbellsville, Ky. (4-1)
- McPherson, Kan. (6-0)
- Dordt, Iowa (3-2)
- Louisiana Christian (5-1)
- Olivet Nazarene, Ill. (4-0)
- William Penn, Iowa (5-1)
- Midland, Neb. (5-1)
- Northwestern, Iowa (4-2)
- Southeastern, Fla. (3-1)
- Georgetown, Ky. (3-2)
- Dakota State, S.D. (4-2)
- Baker, Kan. (4-1)
- Evangel, Mo. (4-2)
Receiving votes: Cumberland (Tenn.), Cumberlands (Ky.), Florida Memorial, Kansas Wesleyan, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), OUAZ (Ariz.), Southwestern (Kan.), Taylor (Ind.) and Texas Wesleyan.