FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (October 19, 2026) – Northern Arizona football, winners of three straight, moved up to No. 7 in both the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and AFCA FCS Coaches Poll Monday morning after a 38-25 Homecoming victory over Portland State.
The No. 7 ranking in both polls is the program's best since the Lumberjacks were ranked No. 7 the week of Oct. 8, 2002.
The Lumberjacks have won three consecutive games, two over nationally-ranked teams, and are tied for first at the top of the Big Sky Conference with a 4-1 league record heading into their bye this week. NAU's 6-2 overall record is the program's best since 2017.
Out of their bye week, the 'Jacks will play two consecutive games on the road before they close out the regular season with two straight at home versus Weber State on Nov. 14 and Northern Colorado on Nov. 21. Tickets for both games can be purchased
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