Mitchell, S.D. – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) announced the 2022 football preseason coaches' poll this morning. Coaches among the conference picked the Tigers to finish seventh in the conference with 42 points. DWU is projected to finish ahead of Hastings (33 points), Jamestown (32 points), Briar Cliff (26 points) and Mount Marty (11 points).
DWU football finished last season with a 4-7 overall record and a 4-6 record in GPAC play. After graduating key players last season, Head Coach Ross Cimpl is looking at his veteran returners and some key freshman to help fill the gaps.
The Mustangs of Morningside totaled 100 points and ten first place votes. Northwestern was picked second with 91 points and one first place vote. Dordt was picked third with 77 points and Concordia was fourth with 72. Midland rounded out the top five with 69 points. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team.
2022 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll:
Place Team Pts (1st Place Votes)
1. Morningside 100 (10)
2. Northwestern 91 (1)
3. Dordt 77
4. Concordia 72
5. Midland 69
6. Doane 52
7. Dakota Wesleyan 42
8. Hastings 33
9. Jamestown 32
10. Briar Cliff 26
11. Mount Marty 11
Games for the 2022 season kick off on Thursday, August 25 with a handful of teams playing non-conference games. Conference action starts on Saturday, September 3.