Franklin & Marshall Diplomats D3 College Football Ratings & Rankings
College Football
Franklin & Marshall
Diplomats
Superior
A+
Overall Grade
97
Reigning Supreme
Balanced Beast
Juggernaut
Brutal Schedule
1-0
Record
100%
Win %
#14
D3 Rank#172 nat'l
31
Pts / Game
W 1
Streak
Next Up:
at Westminster PA, Sat Sep 12
at Westminster PA, Sat Sep 12
Performance Rankings: D3 (National)
| Rating | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
97
A+
|
14 (172) |
| Power |
93
A-
|
38 (462) |
| Offensive |
92
A-
|
43 (482) |
| Defensive |
93
A-
|
35 (439) |
| Schedule (Current) |
83
B-
|
98 (462) |
| Schedule (Future) |
97
A+
|
15 (282) |
Records
| Overall | 1-0 (100%) |
|---|---|
| Versus D3 Top 25 | 0-0 (0%) |
| Versus > .500 Teams | 0-0 (0%) |
| Versus < .500 Teams | 1-0 (100%) |
| Last 5 Games | 1-0 (100%) |
Superlatives
| Best Win | #467 Lebanon Valley |
|---|---|
| Worst Loss | None |
| Largest MOV | 24 pts, #467 Lebanon Valley |
| Largest MOD | None |
Other Statistics
| Points per Game | 31 |
|---|---|
| Points Against | 7 |
| Opponent Record | 0-1 |
| Average Opponent Rank | 467 |
| Long Streak | W 1 |
| Current Streak | W 1 |
Team Insights New
- The Diplomats have posted a winning record in 11 straight seasons.
- Franklin & Marshall has won 8 straight true road games, dating to November 2024.
- On Sep 4, Franklin & Marshall's 31-7 win over Lebanon Valley was its most lopsided victory since October 2025.
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats Program History
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats has been rated by Versus for 19 seasons, from 2007-08 through 2026-27.
Winning season
.500 season
Losing season
Current season
Bars run from .500; # is the season-ending Versus rank
Versus divisional rankings begin in 2010-11; earlier seasons show the record only.
Season-by-season table
| Season | Record | Win % | Versus Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 4-6 | 40.0% | — |
| 2008-09 | 4-6 | 40.0% | — |
| 2009-10 | 9-2 | 81.8% | — |
| 2010-11 | 6-5 | 54.5% | #68 |
| 2011-12 | 3-7 | 30.0% | #183 |
| 2012-13 | 7-4 | 63.6% | #53 |
| 2013-14 | 7-4 | 63.6% | #68 |
| 2014-15 | 5-5 | 50.0% | #92 |
| 2015-16 | 6-4 | 60.0% | #78 |
| 2016-17 | 7-4 | 63.6% | #90 |
| 2017-18 | 10-1 | 90.9% | #7 |
| 2018-19 | 7-3 | 70.0% | #26 |
| 2019-20 | 7-4 | 63.6% | #22 |
| 2021-22 | 6-5 | 54.5% | #81 |
| 2022-23 | 6-4 | 60.0% | #66 |
| 2023-24 | 8-3 | 72.7% | #34 |
| 2024-25 | 7-4 | 63.6% | #35 |
| 2025-26 | 9-2 | 81.8% | #17 |
| 2026-27 | 1-0 | 100.0% | #14 |
3-Year Trend Analysis
Centennial
| Rank | Team | W | L | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Johns Hopkins | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 167 | Muhlenberg | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 172 | Franklin & Marshall | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 224 | Ursinus | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| 255 | Carnegie Mellon | 0 | 1 | 43 |
| 279 | Dickinson | 1 | 0 | 82 |
| 537 | Gettysburg | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| 544 | McDaniel | 1 | 0 | 77 |
Game Results
| Date | Opponent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Sep 4 |
vs Lebanon Valley (0-1) Middle Atlantic |
W31-7 |
Ranking History
| Week | Date | Rank | W | L | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Aug 1 | 186 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | Aug 31 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Sep 8 | 172 | 1 | 0 | 17 |