Thursday, August 11, 2022
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) has announced the Preseason Football Coaches’ Poll for the 2022 season. Midland University was picked to finish fifth by the conference coaches while defending national champion, Morningside University, is the preseason pick to win the GPAC.
Following Morningside, who is ranked No. 1 in the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Poll, are Northwestern College and Dordt University. Those two teams are ranked in the top 25 national poll as well, checking in at No. 3 and No. 21 respectively. Concordia University, which is picked just ahead of the Warriors, is receiving votes nationally.
Teams from around the GPAC will begin play the last week of August with nonconference matchups beginning on August 25. Midland will begin its season on Saturday, August 27 when they host the University of Saint Mary. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Heedum Field in Fremont, Nebraska.
2022 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches’ Poll
Place Team Pts (1st Place Votes)
1. Morningside 100 (10)
2. Northwestern 91 (1)
3. Dordt 77
4. Concordia 72
5. Midland 69
6. Doane 52
7. Dakota Wesleyan 42
8. Hastings 33
9. Jamestown 32
10. Briar Cliff 26
11. Mount Marty 11
