Waco, Texas- It took a half to get things rolling, but ultimately the Oilers did what they needed to do on Saturday, earning a dominating 28-0 victory over the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Donnell Stadium. The win keeps the Oilers unbeaten at 7-0 (5-0 Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC)). For that effort, Findlay has now moved to no. 14 in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches Poll — the highest ranking in program history. The previous best was no. 16, achieved last week.
The Oilers join #1 Ferris State, #5 Augustana, #9 Minnesota State, #13 Indianapolis, #15 Minnesota-Duluth, #18 Grand Valley State, and #20 Ashland as the lone teams ranked in Super Region III. Ashland joins the Oilers as the lone teams representing the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).
Findlay will host Ohio Dominican this Saturday with kickoff set for noon.
Week Eight AFCA Division II Coaches Poll Presented by Hudl| Rank | School (1st votes) | Rec. | Pts. | Prev. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris St. (30) | 7-0 | 750 | 1 |
| 2 | Harding | 7-0 | 719 | 2 |
| 3 | West Florida | 7-0 | 682 | 3 |
| 4 | Kutztown | 7-0 | 661 | 4 |
| 5 | Augustana (S.D.) | 7-0 | 593 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Colorado | 7-0 | 591 | 5 |
| 7 | Colorado St.-Pueblo | 7-1 | 563 | 9 |
| 8 | Central Washington | 6-1 | 540 | 10 |
| 9 | Minnesota St. | 6-1 | 493 | 11 |
| 10 | Pittsburg St. | 6-2 | 462 | 12 |
| 11 | West Alabama | 5-1 | 407 | 8 |
| 12 | Virginia Union | 6-1 | 384 | 14 |
| 13 | UIndy | 7-1 | 374 | 15 |
| 14 | Findlay | 7-0 | 362 | 16t |
| 15 | Minnesota-Duluth | 6-1 | 306 | 16t |
| 16 | Northwest Missouri St. | 6-1 | 302 | 19 |
| 17 | Delta St. | 6-1 | 301 | 18 |
| 18 | Grand Valley St. | 4-2 | 247 | 7 |
| 19 | Angelo St. | 5-2 | 180 | 21 |
| 20 | Ashland | 6-1 | 171 | 22 |
| 21 | Benedict | 7-0 | 155 | 24 |
| 22 | Johnson C. Smith | 6-1 | 147 | 23 |
| 23 | UT Permian Basin | 5-2 | 131 | 13 |
| 24 | Slippery Rock | 5-2 | 80 | 25 |
| 25 | Southern Arkansas | 6-1 | 65 | NR |
Latest Athletics News Feed
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- Oilers Overpower Arrows in Straight-Set VictoryFindlay, Ohio – The University of Findlay volleyball team was back at home for the first time in nearly a month on Friday, Oct. 24, welcoming the Ursuline College Arrows to Croy Gynmasium. The Oilers delivered with a win in straight sets (25-16, 25-20, 25-19) an improved to 15-3 on the year with a 7-1 record in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play. Ursuline's struggles continue, dropping to 0-20 (0-9 G-MAC).
- Men's Soccer Falls on the Road | Lose to KWCOwensboro, Ky.- The University of Findlay men's soccer team fell 2-0 at the hands of Kentucky Wesleyan College on Thursday, Oct. 23 on Panther Field. With the loss, the Oilers fall to 6-5-2 on the year with a 5-3-2 mark in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). Meanwhile, the Panthers improve to 6-2-6 and 6-2-2 in league play.
- Oilers Roll Past Kentucky Wesleyan in 6-0 Dominating VictoryOwensboro, Ky. – The University of Findlay women's soccer team put together a commanding performance on Thursday, Oct. 23, earning a 6-0 shutout victory over Kentucky Wesleyan at Panther Field. The Oilers improve to 9-3-3 overall and 8-2-1 in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play, while the Panthers drop to 1-11-2 and 1-8-1 in conference action.
- Week 8: Season Heats Up with #14 Oilers Hosting Ohio Dominican
- Women's Basketball Picked Fourth in G-MAC Preseason Coaches PollIndianapolis, Ind. - The University of Findlay women's basketball team has been selected fourth in the 2025 Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Preseason Coaches Poll which was released by the league on Thursday, October 23. Findlay received 120 points in the poll. The Oilers went 20-10 last season with an 13-7 record in conference play.
