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How Ranked NCAA Division II Teams Did In Week 8

How Ranked NCAA Division II Teams Did In Week 8

See how every ranked NCAA Division II football team performed in Week 8, including Ferris State, Grand Valley State, Slippery Rock and Minnesota State.

Oct 25, 2026 by Allen Catour
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Replay: UT Permian Basin vs Central Wash. | Oct 24 @ 6 PM3:14:35

Unbeaten teams kept rolling, a rivalry upset shook up the Division II Top 25 and several ranked programs delivered dominant performances in Week 8 of college football.

No. 1 Ferris State Football held off No. 12 Michigan Tech, No. 5 Minnesota State shut out Wayne State (NE) and No. 7 Slippery Rock erupted for 66 points in a victory over Lock Haven. Meanwhile, Saginaw Valley Football knocked off No. 16 Grand Valley State in the Battle of the Valleys.

No. 2 Harding University, No. 3 Kutztown and No. 4 Colorado State-Pueblo also remained unbeaten, while No. 25 West Alabama suffered a loss to Delta State Football.

From rivalry showdowns to high-scoring shootouts, Saturday's results give the national title picture plenty to talk about.

Here's how every ranked NCAA Division II team fared in Week 8.

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Top 10

  • No. 1 Ferris State: Defeated No. 12 Michigan Tech 27-20.
  • No. 2 Harding: Defeated Arkansas-Monticello 56-17.
  • No. 3 Kutztown: Defeated West Chester 41-14.
  • No. 4 CSU Pueblo: Defeated Fort Lewis 27-21.
  • No. 5 Minnesota State: Defeated No. 22 Wayne State (Nebraska) 35-0.
  • No. 6 Western Colorado: Defeated Black Hills State 42-10.
  • No. 7 Slippery Rock: Defeated Lock Haven 66-7.
  • No. 8 Emporia State: Defeated Central Missouri 58-38.
  • No. 9 Davenport: Defeated Wayne State (Michigan) 49-0.
  • No. 10 Northwood: Defeated Ohio Dominican 37-35.

11-20

  • No. 11 Northwest Missouri State: Defeated Nebraska-Kearney 27-10.
  • No. 12 Michigan Tech: Lost to No. 1 Ferris State 27-20.
  • No. 13 Central Washington: Defeated UT Permian Basin 42-13.
  • No. 14 Findlay: Defeated Walsh 49-3.
  • No. 15 Carson-Newman: Bye.
  • No. 16 Grand Valley State: Lost to Saginaw Valley State 27-20.
  • No. 17 Valdosta State: Defeated Shorter 41-31.
  • No. 18 North Greenville: Defeated Barton 33-7.
  • No. 19 Henderson State: Defeated Arkansas Tech 28-27.
  • No. 20 Virginia Union: Defeated Shaw 49-6.

21-25

  • No. 21 Minnesota-Duluth: Defeated Mary 27-12.
  • No. 22 Wayne State (Nebraska): Lost to No. 5 Minnesota State 35-0.
  • No. 23 Benedict: Defeated Albany State 29-8.
  • No. 24 Virginia State: Bye.
  • No. 25 West Alabama: Lost to Delta State 37-33.

What Were The Biggest Results From Week 8?

Ferris State Holds Off Michigan Tech

Ferris State maintained its No. 1 ranking with a 27-20 victory over Michigan Tech. The Bulldogs entered the matchup unbeaten, while Michigan Tech arrived ranked 12th nationally after a strong start to the season.

Michigan Tech made a push to close the gap, but Ferris State held on to improve to 8-0. The win keeps the Bulldogs in front of the Division II pack as they continue their pursuit of another deep postseason run.

Saginaw Valley State Upsets Grand Valley State

Saginaw Valley State earned arguably the weekend's biggest wins by defeating No. 16 Grand Valley State 27-20 in the Battle of the Valleys.

The Cardinals jumped out to a 21-0 lead before Grand Valley State mounted a comeback. Saginaw Valley State ultimately held on, snapping the Lakers' momentum after their loss to Ferris State in Week 7.

Grand Valley State falls to 5-3, while Saginaw Valley State improves to 4-4 with the rivalry victory.

Slippery Rock Puts Up 66 Points

Slippery Rock continued its unbeaten season with a 66-7 win over Lock Haven.

The Rock improves to 8-0 with the blowout victory, further strengthening their resume as the regular season moves toward its final weeks.

Minnesota State Shuts Out Wayne State

Minnesota State delivered a dominant defensive performance, blanking Wayne State (Nebraska) 35-0.

The Mavericks improve to 8-0 and maintain their position among the nation's top five teams. The shutout also handed Wayne State its second loss of the season, dropping the Warriors to 6-2.

Northwood Survives Ohio Dominican

Northwood had to work for its eighth consecutive victory, edging Ohio Dominican 37-35.

The Timberwolves remain unbeaten after surviving a two-point game. Northwood moves to 8-0, while Ohio Dominican falls to 3-4.

West Alabama Falls To Delta State

West Alabama suffered a 37-33 loss to Delta State, dealing a blow to its position in the national rankings.

The Tigers entered Week 8 ranked 25th but were unable to escape with a victory. West Alabama falls to 5-3, while Delta State improves to 5-3 with a valuable conference win.

The result could put West Alabama's spot in the next Top 25 in jeopardy as teams continue to jockey for postseason positioning.

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