A New Chapter for the Bisons
As the 2026 college football season draws near, the DII Report is rolling out its first set of team previews, offering fans an early glimpse of what to expect on the gridiron.
Among the storylines, Harding University’s football program — known colloquially as the Bisons — stands out after finishing as the 2025 national runner‑up in Division II.
This year marks the Bisons’ second season competing in Super Region Four, a move that has already reshaped their schedule and raised expectations among coaches and alumni.
Looking Ahead
Despite a wave of roster turnover and coaching adjustments, the team’s core returning players have maintained the intensity that carried them to the championship game last year, fueling optimism that another deep playoff run is within reach.
The DII Report’s early top‑25 rankings place Harding among the preseason favorites, but analysts caution that the competition will be fierce, especially with several regional powerhouses vying for the same berth.
What remains clear is that the Bisons are poised to translate their recent success into another compelling campaign, one that could see them back in the national semifinals by late December.