October 13, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dakota State (S.D.) slipped out of the national rankings but continued to receive votes in the latest 2026 STADIONIC-NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, announced Monday by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

The Trojans dropped from No. 23 in last week's national poll to the receiving votes (RV) category following their 20-19 home loss to Dickinson State (N.D.) on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Dakota State opened the 2026 season at No. 25 in the preseason national poll and has remained in the national rankings or receiving votes category throughout the season.

Three Frontier Conference teams remained in the Top 25, led by College of Idaho at No. 1. The Yotes (5-0 overall record) collected nine first-place votes to maintain the top ranking for the second consecutive week.

Montana Tech (6-1 overall record) climbed one spot from No. 6 to No. 5, while Carroll (Mont.) (5-1 overall record) moved up one position from No. 12 to No. 11.

The next edition of the STADIONIC-NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19.

Dakota State looks to snap their losing skid as they head on the road on Saturday late afternoon at Valley City State (N.D.).  The Frontier Conference East Division contest's kick-off is set for 4 p.m. at Lokken Stadium in Valley City, N.D.