NAIA College Football Rankings 2026-2027 Season
Week 8 Movement
St Thomas FL (7-0) holds the No. 1 spot in the Versus NAIA College Football rankings for Week 8.
New to the Top 25: Ottawa KS (No. 23). Dropped out: Grand View (was No. 25).
| Rank | Team | Rating | W | L | Pwr | Off | Def | Simulate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Thomas FLSunSt Thomas FLSun • 7-0PWR 2A+OFF 3A+DEF 2A+ | 2.78A+ | 7 | 0 | 2A+ | 3A+ | 2A+ | at Southeastern FLOct 24 |
| 2 |  Coll of IdahoFrontierColl of IdahoFrontier • 6-0PWR 1A+OFF 1A+DEF 1A+ | 2.39A+ | 6 | 0 | 1A+ | 1A+ | 1A+ | vs Eastern OregonOct 24 |
| 3 1 |  FriendsKCACFriendsKCAC • 7-0PWR 4A+OFF 2A+DEF 15A- | 2.20A+ | 7 | 0 | 4A+ | 2A+ | 15A- | vs Southwestern KSOct 24 |
| 4 4 |  Marian INMid-StatesMarian INMid-States • 6-1PWR 15A-OFF 20A-DEF 4A+ | 1.74A+ | 6 | 1 | 15A- | 20A- | 4A+ | at St Mary-WoodsOct 24 |
| 5 2 |  Montana TechFrontierMontana TechFrontier • 6-1PWR 3A+OFF 5A+DEF 3A+ | 1.59A+ | 6 | 1 | 3A+ | 5A+ | 3A+ | at Mayville StOct 24 |
| 6 |  Georgetown KYMid-SouthGeorgetown KYMid-South • 4-2PWR 12AOFF 15A-DEF 6A+ | 1.27A+ | 4 | 2 | 12A | 15A- | 6A+ | vs Bethel TNOct 24 |
| 7 2 |  McPhersonKCACMcPhersonKCAC • 6-1PWR 13AOFF 13ADEF 12A | 1.18A+ | 6 | 1 | 13A | 13A | 12A | at St Mary KSOct 24 |
| 8 8 |  CampbellsvilleMid-SouthCampbellsvilleMid-South • 6-1PWR 11AOFF 11ADEF 8A | 1.03A | 6 | 1 | 11A | 11A | 8A | at Bethel TNOct 31 |
| 9 6 |  Olivet NazareneMid-StatesOlivet NazareneMid-States • 5-1PWR 21A-OFF 21A-DEF 23A- | 0.96A | 5 | 1 | 21A- | 21A- | 23A- | vs Judson ILOct 24 |
| 10 1 |  Louisiana ChristianSACLouisiana ChristianSAC • 7-1PWR 18A-OFF 12ADEF 29B+ | 0.81A | 7 | 1 | 18A- | 12A | 29B+ | at Texas CollegeOct 24 |
| 11 2 |  Benedictine KSHeart of AmericaBenedictine KSHeart of America • 7-1PWR 17A-OFF 18A-DEF 17A- | 0.76A | 7 | 1 | 17A- | 18A- | 17A- | vs William WoodsOct 24 |
| 12 |  Lindsey WilsonMid-SouthLindsey WilsonMid-South • 5-2PWR 10AOFF 10ADEF 9A | 0.74A | 5 | 2 | 10A | 10A | 9A | at AndrewOct 24 |
| 13 6 |  Indiana WesleyanMid-StatesIndiana WesleyanMid-States • 6-1PWR 5A+OFF 4A+DEF 13A | 0.69A | 6 | 1 | 5A+ | 4A+ | 13A | vs MadonnaOct 24 |
| 14 1 |  MorningsideGreat PlainsMorningsideGreat Plains • 6-1PWR 9AOFF 6A+DEF 16A- | 0.63A | 6 | 1 | 9A | 6A+ | 16A- | vs Concordia NEOct 24 |
| 15 6 |  Carroll MTFrontierCarroll MTFrontier • 6-1PWR 7A+OFF 7A+DEF 7A+ | 0.62A- | 6 | 1 | 7A+ | 7A+ | 7A+ | vs Southern OregonOct 31 |
| 16 2 |  Ottawa AZSACOttawa AZSAC • 5-1PWR 25B+OFF 36BDEF 19A- | 0.57A- | 5 | 1 | 25B+ | 36B | 19A- | at Arkansas BaptistOct 31 |
| 17 |  Eastern OregonFrontierEastern OregonFrontier • 5-1PWR 20A-OFF 16A-DEF 26B+ | 0.52A- | 5 | 1 | 20A- | 16A- | 26B+ | at Coll of IdahoOct 24 |
| 18 2 |  Southwestern KSKCACSouthwestern KSKCAC • 6-1PWR 30B+OFF 42B-DEF 24A- | 0.50A- | 6 | 1 | 30B+ | 42B- | 24A- | at FriendsOct 24 |
| 19 4 |  KeiserSunKeiserSun • 4-2PWR 8AOFF 9ADEF 11A | 0.15A- | 4 | 2 | 8A | 9A | 11A | at Webber Int'lOct 24 |
| 20 2 |  DordtGreat PlainsDordtGreat Plains • 5-2PWR 6A+OFF 8ADEF 5A+ | 0.12A- | 5 | 2 | 6A+ | 8A | 5A+ | at Mount MartyOct 24 |
| 21 11 |  Cumberland TNMid-SouthCumberland TNMid-South • 4-3PWR 14AOFF 14ADEF 10A | 0.07A- | 4 | 3 | 14A | 14A | 10A | at Cumberlands KYOct 24 |
| 22 2 |  Midland U.Great PlainsMidland U.Great Plains • 6-1PWR 16A-OFF 19A-DEF 14A | 0.06A- | 6 | 1 | 16A- | 19A- | 14A | vs HastingsOct 24 |
| 23 6 |  Ottawa KSKCACOttawa KSKCAC • 4-3PWR 26B+OFF 24A-DEF 28B+ | 0.04A- | 4 | 3 | 26B+ | 24A- | 28B+ | at TaborOct 24 |
| 24 1 |  Northwestern IAGreat PlainsNorthwestern IAGreat Plains • 6-2PWR 19A-OFF 17A-DEF 21A- | 0.00A- | 6 | 2 | 19A- | 17A- | 21A- | at WaldorfOct 24 |
| 25 7 |  EvangelKCACEvangelKCAC • 4-3PWR 24A-OFF 23A-DEF 25B+ | -0.01B+ | 4 | 3 | 24A- | 23A- | 25B+ | vs AvilaOct 24 |
| 26 |  TaylorMid-StatesTaylorMid-States • 5-2PWR 37BOFF 39B-DEF 33B | -0.09B+ | 5 | 2 | 37B | 39B- | 33B | vs DefianceOct 24 |
| 27 2 |  Grand ViewHeart of AmericaGrand ViewHeart of America • 6-1PWR 22A-OFF 27B+DEF 18A- | -0.28B+ | 6 | 1 | 22A- | 27B+ | 18A- | vs Culver-StocktonOct 24 |
| 28 6 |  St Francis INMid-StatesSt Francis INMid-States • 4-3PWR 35BOFF 34BDEF 39B- | -0.54B+ | 4 | 3 | 35B | 34B | 39B- | at Lawrence TechOct 24 |
| 29 2 |  Southeastern FLSunSoutheastern FLSun • 5-1PWR 23A-OFF 29B+DEF 20A- | -0.55B+ | 5 | 1 | 23A- | 29B+ | 20A- | vs St Thomas FLOct 24 |
| 30 |  Kansas WesleyanKCACKansas WesleyanKCAC • 5-2PWR 32BOFF 38BDEF 30B+ | -0.59B+ | 5 | 2 | 32B | 38B | 30B+ | at SterlingOct 24 |
| 31 8 |  Rocky MountainFrontierRocky MountainFrontier • 3-3PWR 33BOFF 40B-DEF 32B | -0.62B+ | 3 | 3 | 33B | 40B- | 32B | vs Montana St-NorthernOct 24 |
| 32 4 |  Cumberlands KYMid-SouthCumberlands KYMid-South • 5-2PWR 38BOFF 30B+DEF 41B- | -0.67B | 5 | 2 | 38B | 30B+ | 41B- | vs Cumberland TNOct 24 |
| 33 9 |  Warner U.SunWarner U.Sun • 3-4PWR 34BOFF 33BDEF 37B | -0.69B | 3 | 4 | 34B | 33B | 37B | at Ave MariaOct 24 |
| 34 2 |  Wayland BaptistSACWayland BaptistSAC • 4-3PWR 51C+OFF 48B-DEF 52C+ | -0.73B | 4 | 3 | 51C+ | 48B- | 52C+ | vs Arkansas BaptistOct 24 |
| 35 2 |  BakerHeart of AmericaBakerHeart of America • 5-1PWR 39B-OFF 44B-DEF 31B+ | -0.74B | 5 | 1 | 39B- | 44B- | 31B+ | at Missouri BaptistOct 24 |
| 36 1 |  Ave MariaSunAve MariaSun • 3-3PWR 53C+OFF 59CDEF 42B- | -0.94B | 3 | 3 | 53C+ | 59C | 42B- | vs Warner U.Oct 24 |
| 37 6 |  OK Panhandle StSACOK Panhandle StSAC • 4-4PWR 63COFF 56CDEF 71C- | -1.00B | 4 | 4 | 63C | 56C | 71C- | at Texas WesleyanOct 31 |
| 38 7 |  Dakota StFrontierDakota StFrontier • 5-3PWR 28B+OFF 28B+DEF 27B+ | -1.06B | 5 | 3 | 28B+ | 28B+ | 27B+ | vs Mayville StOct 31 |
| 39 1 |  Texas WesleyanSACTexas WesleyanSAC • 3-4PWR 47B-OFF 45B-DEF 50C+ | -1.20B- | 3 | 4 | 47B- | 45B- | 50C+ | at LangstonOct 24 |
| 40 13 |  Florida MemorialSunFlorida MemorialSun • 3-4PWR 29B+OFF 22A-DEF 35B | -1.21B- | 3 | 4 | 29B+ | 22A- | 35B | vs Thomas GAOct 24 |
| 41 |  St XavierMid-StatesSt XavierMid-States • 3-4PWR 48B-OFF 49C+DEF 44B- | -1.24B- | 3 | 4 | 48B- | 49C+ | 44B- | vs St Francis ILOct 24 |
| 42 4 |  AvilaKCACAvilaKCAC • 3-4PWR 62COFF 61CDEF 61C | -1.33B- | 3 | 4 | 62C | 61C | 61C | at EvangelOct 24 |
| 43 6 |  PikevilleAppalachianPikevilleAppalachian • 5-2PWR 27B+OFF 32BDEF 22A- | -1.34B- | 5 | 2 | 27B+ | 32B | 22A- | vs Bluefield VAOct 24 |
| 44 3 |  TaborKCACTaborKCAC • 3-4PWR 52C+OFF 53C+DEF 47B- | -1.34B- | 3 | 4 | 52C+ | 53C+ | 47B- | vs Ottawa KSOct 24 |
| 45 7 |  ReinhardtAppalachianReinhardtAppalachian • 4-4PWR 36BOFF 35BDEF 36B | -1.49B- | 4 | 4 | 36B | 35B | 36B | vs Rio GrandeOct 31 |
| 46 7 |  Mayville StFrontierMayville StFrontier • 6-2PWR 59COFF 66C-DEF 55C+ | -1.57B- | 6 | 2 | 59C | 66C- | 55C+ | vs Montana TechOct 24 |
| 47 3 |  Missouri ValleyHeart of AmericaMissouri ValleyHeart of America • 4-2PWR 61COFF 65C-DEF 59C | -1.59B- | 4 | 2 | 61C | 65C- | 59C | at MidAmerica NazareneOct 24 |
| 48 20 |  William PennHeart of AmericaWilliam PennHeart of America • 5-2PWR 56COFF 62CDEF 51C+ | -1.69B- | 5 | 2 | 56C | 62C | 51C+ | vs Clarke IAOct 24 |
| 49 |  Concordia NEGreat PlainsConcordia NEGreat Plains • 3-3PWR 31B+OFF 26B+DEF 38B | -1.76C+ | 3 | 3 | 31B+ | 26B+ | 38B | at MorningsideOct 24 |
| 50 2 |  DefianceMid-StatesDefianceMid-States • 3-4PWR 69C-OFF 64C-DEF 73D+ | -1.79C+ | 3 | 4 | 69C- | 64C- | 73D+ | at TaylorOct 24 |
| 51 3 |  St AmbroseHeart of AmericaSt AmbroseHeart of America • 4-2PWR 70C-OFF 73D+DEF 67C- | -1.82C+ | 4 | 2 | 70C- | 73D+ | 67C- | at Mount MercyOct 24 |
| 52 6 |  Montana-WesternFrontierMontana-WesternFrontier • 2-5PWR 41B-OFF 37BDEF 43B- | -1.84C+ | 2 | 5 | 41B- | 37B | 43B- | vs Simpson CAOct 24 |
| 53 9 |  MadonnaMid-StatesMadonnaMid-States • 3-4PWR 46B-OFF 41B-DEF 56C | -1.87C+ | 3 | 4 | 46B- | 41B- | 56C | at Indiana WesleyanOct 24 |
| 54 16 |  HastingsGreat PlainsHastingsGreat Plains • 3-3PWR 44B-OFF 47B-DEF 40B- | -1.88C+ | 3 | 3 | 44B- | 47B- | 40B- | at Midland U.Oct 24 |
| 55 2 |  Simpson CAFrontierSimpson CAFrontier • 3-4PWR 42B-OFF 25B+DEF 57C | -1.92C+ | 3 | 4 | 42B- | 25B+ | 57C | at Montana-WesternOct 24 |
| 56 4 |  Southern OregonFrontierSouthern OregonFrontier • 2-5PWR 40B-OFF 31B+DEF 49C+ | -1.93C | 2 | 5 | 40B- | 31B+ | 49C+ | vs Arizona ChristianOct 24 |
| 57 1 |  Dickinson StFrontierDickinson StFrontier • 3-5PWR 45B-OFF 51C+DEF 34B | -1.95C | 3 | 5 | 45B- | 51C+ | 34B | vs Valley City StOct 24 |
| 58 3 |  MidAmerica NazareneHeart of AmericaMidAmerica NazareneHeart of America • 5-3PWR 66C-OFF 57CDEF 72C- | -1.97C | 5 | 3 | 66C- | 57C | 72C- | vs Missouri ValleyOct 24 |
| 59 7 |  Dakota WesleyanGreat PlainsDakota WesleyanGreat Plains • 4-4PWR 50C+OFF 50C+DEF 45B- | -1.98C | 4 | 4 | 50C+ | 50C+ | 45B- | vs Northwestern IAOct 31 |
| 60 1 |  St Francis ILMid-StatesSt Francis ILMid-States • 2-5PWR 67C-OFF 69C-DEF 65C- | -2.03C | 2 | 5 | 67C- | 69C- | 65C- | at St XavierOct 24 |
| 61 10 |  Lawrence TechMid-StatesLawrence TechMid-States • 3-4PWR 55C+OFF 54C+DEF 60C | -2.10C | 3 | 4 | 55C+ | 54C+ | 60C | vs St Francis INOct 24 |
| 62 1 |  SterlingKCACSterlingKCAC • 2-5PWR 81DOFF 84DDEF 78D+ | -2.37C | 2 | 5 | 81D | 84D | 78D+ | vs Kansas WesleyanOct 24 |
| 63 |  Webber Int'lSunWebber Int'lSun • 2-5PWR 57COFF 60CDEF 53C+ | -2.51C | 2 | 5 | 57C | 60C | 53C+ | vs KeiserOct 24 |
| 64 8 |  FaulknerNAIA IndependentsFaulknerNAIA Independents • 4-3PWR 58COFF 58CDEF 58C | -2.67C- | 4 | 3 | 58C | 58C | 58C | vs U of Fort LauderdaleOct 24 |
| 65 1 |  Mount MartyGreat PlainsMount MartyGreat Plains • 3-5PWR 43B-OFF 43B-DEF 46B- | -2.69C- | 3 | 5 | 43B- | 43B- | 46B- | vs DordtOct 24 |
| 66 4 |  LangstonSACLangstonSAC • 2-4PWR 79D+OFF 81DDEF 75D+ | -2.78C- | 2 | 4 | 79D+ | 81D | 75D+ | vs Texas WesleyanOct 24 |
| 67 2 |  Bethel TNMid-SouthBethel TNMid-South • 2-4PWR 54C+OFF 63CDEF 48B- | -2.82C- | 2 | 4 | 54C+ | 63C | 48B- | at Georgetown KYOct 24 |
| 68 3 |  Nelson TXSACNelson TXSAC • 1-6PWR 68C-OFF 70C-DEF 66C- | -2.89C- | 1 | 6 | 68C- | 70C- | 66C- | vs Hardin-SimmonsOct 24 |
| 69 10 |  William WoodsHeart of AmericaWilliam WoodsHeart of America • 4-4PWR 82DOFF 83DDEF 82D | -3.04C- | 4 | 4 | 82D | 83D | 82D | at Benedictine KSOct 24 |
| 70 3 |  Bethel KSKCACBethel KSKCAC • 1-6PWR 87DOFF 80D+DEF 90D- | -3.07C- | 1 | 6 | 87D | 80D+ | 90D- | at Bethany KSOct 24 |
| 71 2 |  Bethany KSKCACBethany KSKCAC • 1-6PWR 94D-OFF 93D-DEF 95D- | -3.11C- | 1 | 6 | 94D- | 93D- | 95D- | vs Bethel KSOct 24 |
| 72 4 |  Arkansas BaptistSACArkansas BaptistSAC • 2-6PWR 77D+OFF 79D+DEF 74D+ | -3.13C- | 2 | 6 | 77D+ | 79D+ | 74D+ | at Wayland BaptistOct 24 |
| 73 3 |  Central MethodistHeart of AmericaCentral MethodistHeart of America • 2-6PWR 71C-OFF 74D+DEF 69C- | -3.19D+ | 2 | 6 | 71C- | 74D+ | 69C- | vs Missouri BaptistOct 31 |
| 74 7 |  Union KYAppalachianUnion KYAppalachian • 2-5PWR 75D+OFF 71C-DEF 76D+ | -3.19D+ | 2 | 5 | 75D+ | 71C- | 76D+ | at Kentucky ChristianOct 24 |
| 75 3 |  Valley City StFrontierValley City StFrontier • 1-6PWR 49C+OFF 46B-DEF 54C+ | -3.21D+ | 1 | 6 | 49C+ | 46B- | 54C+ | at Dickinson StOct 24 |
| 76 1 |  GracelandHeart of AmericaGracelandHeart of America • 2-5PWR 72C-OFF 52C+DEF 83D | -3.21D+ | 2 | 5 | 72C- | 52C+ | 83D | at Peru StOct 24 |
| 77 10 |  Culver-StocktonHeart of AmericaCulver-StocktonHeart of America • 2-5PWR 78D+OFF 76D+DEF 81D | -3.23D+ | 2 | 5 | 78D+ | 76D+ | 81D | at Grand ViewOct 24 |
| 78 4 |  Bluefield VAAppalachianBluefield VAAppalachian • 3-4PWR 65C-OFF 68C-DEF 64C- | -3.29D+ | 3 | 4 | 65C- | 68C- | 64C- | at PikevilleOct 24 |
| 79 6 |  Thomas GASunThomas GASun • 1-6PWR 88D-OFF 87DDEF 88D- | -3.29D+ | 1 | 6 | 88D- | 87D | 88D- | at Florida MemorialOct 24 |
| 80 5 |  Montana St-NorthernFrontierMontana St-NorthernFrontier • 0-7PWR 60COFF 55C+DEF 62C | -3.34D+ | 0 | 7 | 60C | 55C+ | 62C | at Rocky MountainOct 24 |
| 81 3 |  Arizona ChristianFrontierArizona ChristianFrontier • 0-6PWR 84DOFF 88D-DEF 80D+ | -3.46D | 0 | 6 | 84D | 88D- | 80D+ | at Southern OregonOct 24 |
| 82 |  DoaneGreat PlainsDoaneGreat Plains • 1-5PWR 64C-OFF 67C-DEF 63C | -3.57D | 1 | 5 | 64C- | 67C- | 63C | vs Briar CliffOct 24 |
| 83 3 |  Kentucky ChristianAppalachianKentucky ChristianAppalachian • 2-5PWR 80D+OFF 75D+DEF 85D | -3.59D | 2 | 5 | 80D+ | 75D+ | 85D | vs Union KYOct 24 |
| 84 2 |  Briar CliffGreat PlainsBriar CliffGreat Plains • 1-6PWR 73D+OFF 77D+DEF 70C- | -3.69D | 1 | 6 | 73D+ | 77D+ | 70C- | at DoaneOct 24 |
| 85 9 |  Missouri BaptistHeart of AmericaMissouri BaptistHeart of America • 2-4PWR 85DOFF 92D-DEF 79D+ | -3.84D | 2 | 4 | 85D | 92D- | 79D+ | vs BakerOct 24 |
| 86 2 |  Peru StHeart of AmericaPeru StHeart of America • 1-5PWR 76D+OFF 72C-DEF 77D+ | -3.92D | 1 | 5 | 76D+ | 72C- | 77D+ | vs GracelandOct 24 |
| 87 4 |  St Mary-WoodsMid-StatesSt Mary-WoodsMid-States • 0-6PWR 90D-OFF 90D-DEF 89D- | -4.00D | 0 | 6 | 90D- | 90D- | 89D- | vs Marian INOct 24 |
| 88 3 |  Judson ILMid-StatesJudson ILMid-States • 0-7PWR 96D-OFF 96D-DEF 96D- | -4.24D- | 0 | 7 | 96D- | 96D- | 96D- | at Olivet NazareneOct 24 |
| 89 2 |  St Mary KSKCACSt Mary KSKCAC • 0-7PWR 89D-OFF 91D-DEF 87D | -4.42D- | 0 | 7 | 89D- | 91D- | 87D | vs McPhersonOct 24 |
| 90 |  Texas CollegeSACTexas CollegeSAC • 0-4PWR 92D-OFF 86DDEF 92D- | -4.52D- | 0 | 4 | 92D- | 86D | 92D- | vs Louisiana ChristianOct 24 |
| 91 2 |  AndrewNAIA IndependentsAndrewNAIA Independents • 0-6PWR 86DOFF 85DDEF 86D | -4.70D- | 0 | 6 | 86D | 85D | 86D | vs Lindsey WilsonOct 24 |
| 92 |  Rio GrandeAppalachianRio GrandeAppalachian • 0-7PWR 83DOFF 82DDEF 84D | -4.75D- | 0 | 7 | 83D | 82D | 84D | vs Point U.Oct 24 |
| 93 2 |  Point U.AppalachianPoint U.Appalachian • 0-6PWR 74D+OFF 78D+DEF 68C- | -4.87D- | 0 | 6 | 74D+ | 78D+ | 68C- | at Rio GrandeOct 24 |
| 94 |  WaldorfGreat PlainsWaldorfGreat Plains • 0-7PWR 91D-OFF 89D-DEF 91D- | -4.98D- | 0 | 7 | 91D- | 89D- | 91D- | vs Northwestern IAOct 24 |
| 95 2 |  Mount MercyHeart of AmericaMount MercyHeart of America • 1-6PWR 95D-OFF 95D-DEF 93D- | -5.23D- | 1 | 6 | 95D- | 95D- | 93D- | vs St AmbroseOct 24 |
| 96 |  Clarke IAHeart of AmericaClarke IAHeart of America • 0-7PWR 93D-OFF 94D-DEF 94D- | -5.50D- | 0 | 7 | 93D- | 94D- | 94D- | at William PennOct 24 |
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