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Pitt State leads MIAA football preseason coaches poll for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Pitt State leads MIAA football preseason coaches poll for 2026

Summary

The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association has released its 2026 football preseason coaches and media polls. Pittsburg State secured the top position in the coaches poll, while Northwest Missouri State was first in the media poll. Missouri Southern State University was ranked last in both polls. Pittsburg State, coming off a 10-3 season and a fourth consecutive NCAA Division II postseason appearance, will face defending national champions Ferris State in their season opener on August 27. MSSU aims to improve from their 3-8 record last season, beginning their campaign at Midwestern State on August 29.

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By the Numbers

•Pitt State ranks first in MIAA coaches poll.
•Northwest Missouri is first in media poll.
•MSSU picked to finish 10th in both polls.
•Pitt State opens season against Ferris State on August 27.
•MSSU begins play at Midwestern State on August 29.

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7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Pitt State tops MIAA football preseason coaches poll

What they're saying

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Preseason polls have arrived! Pitt State football claims the top spot in the coaches poll while MSSU was picked to finish 10th. See the full MIAA football preseason coaches and media polls below.
— Yahoo Sports

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