Five ranked vs ranked matchups and eight losses amongst last week’s top 25 shook up the AGS Poll in week 9. The top 5, however, stayed unchanged with South Dakota State maintaining its #1 position for the 3rd straight week. Once again, they were followed by Sacramento State, Montana State, North Dakota State, and Weber State at #2-#5, respectively.
Teams climbing the rankings this week were led by Furman who vaulted up 10 spots to #12 after a big win over SOCON rival Chattanooga. Mercer and North Dakota took advantage of some losses in front of them to move up 4 spots each to #10 and #21, respectively. Elon used a convincing win over previously top 10 ranked Delaware to move back into the top 25 coming in at #18.
The teams falling this week were headlined by Chattanooga who dropped 4 spots to #11 following their aforementioned loss to Furman. Montana took another 5 spot dip to #16 following their 3rd straight loss. Delaware and Southeast Missouri State each fell 8 spots to #18 and #23, respectively, after taking losses on Saturday. Rhode Island continued their roller coaster ride dropping 6 spots to #24 after being edged by William & Mary. Southern Illinois fell out of the top 25 after being upset for the 2nd straight week.
In terms of conference representation the CAA led the way placing 6 teams into the top 25. They were followed by the Big Sky with 5, the SOCON with 4, the MVFC with 3, and the Patriot, OVC, and Southland who each put 2 teams into the top 25. Once again 8 conferences were represented in the top 25.
Full results below:
| Rank | Change | Team | Total Points | First Place Votes |
| 1 | – | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 1215 | 40 |
| 2 | – | Sac State Hornets | 1175 | 9 |
| 3 | – | Montana State Bobcats | 1124 | |
| 4 | – | North Dakota State Bison | 1067 | |
| 5 | – | Weber State Wildcats | 1033 | |
| 6 | – | Incarnate Word Cardinals | 947 | |
| 7 | 1 | Holy Cross Crusaders | 914 | |
| 8 | 1 | William & Mary Tribe | 888 | |
| 9 | 3 | Samford Bulldogs | 825 | |
| 10 | 4 | Mercer Bears | 652 | |
| 11 | -4 | Chattanooga Mocs | 649 | |
| 12 | 10 | Furman Paladins | 609 | |
| 13 | – | Idaho Vandals | 581 | |
| 14 | 2 | Jackson State Tigers | 530 | |
| 15 | 2 | Richmond Spiders | 505 | |
| 16 | -5 | Montana Grizzlies | 483 | |
| 17 | 2 | New Hampshire Wildcats | 410 | |
| 18 | -8 | Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens | 364 | |
| 19 | 8 | Elon Phoenix | 357 | |
| 20 | – | Tennesee-Martin Skyhawks | 306 | |
| 21 | 4 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 230 | |
| 22 | 1 | Southeastern Louisiana Lions | 211 | |
| 23 | -8 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | 200 | |
| 24 | -6 | Rhode Island Rams | 199 | |
| 25 | -1 | Fordham Rams | 153 | |
| ORV: | ||||
| 26 | – | Princeton Tigers | 152 | |
| 27 | NR | Northern Iowa Panthers | 37 | |
| 28T | NR | Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 36 | |
| 28T | 2 | Villanova Wildcats | 36 | |
| 30 | -9 | Southern Illinois Salukis | 13 | |
| 31 | 1 | Texas A&M-Commerce Lions | 9 | |
| 32T | NR | Harvard Crimson | 4 | |
| 32T | 3 | St. Thomas Tommies | 4 | |
| 34 | NR | St. Francis Red Flash | 3 | |
| 35T | NR | Davidson Wildcats | 1 | |
| 35T | -7 | Illinois State Redbirds | 1 | |
| 35T | NR | Merrimack Warriors | 1 | |
| 35T | NR | North Carolina Central Eagles | 1 | |
Most significant win: Furman Paladins
Most significant loss: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens
Dropped out of the poll:
Austin Peay Governors
Campbell Fighting Camels
Pennsylvania Quakers
Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks
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