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Rose-Hulman picked fourth in HCAC football preseason poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:12 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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Summary

Rose-Hulman has been selected to finish fourth in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) football standings for the upcoming season. The conference head coaches conducted a preseason poll, placing defending champion Hanover first with 36 points, followed by Mount St. Joseph and Franklin. Last season, Rose-Hulman ended with a 3-7 overall record and tied for third in conference play with a 3-3 record. The Engineers are set to begin their season against DePauw on September 5.

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By the Numbers

•Rose-Hulman finished 3-7 overall last season.
•Hanover is the preseason favorite, receiving six first-place votes.
•Mount St. Joseph and Franklin finished second and third, respectively.
•Rose-Hulman returns six All-HCAC honorees for the season.
•The Engineers open the season against DePauw on September 5.

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7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Engineers picked to finish 4th in HCAC football

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After finishing last season with records of 3-7 overall and 3-3 in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Rose-Hulman has been picked to finish fourth in the 2026 HCAC football standings. The conference head coaches voted in the annual preseason poll. They unanimously chose defending champion Hanover as the favorite to claim the HCAC title, giving the Panthers 36 points and six ...
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