Snow College’s football program is stepping into its first year of conference play with a preseason ranking that reflects both promise and pressure. The Badgers sit at No. 13 in the NJCAA Division I Football Preseason Poll for the Southwest Junior College Football Conference, a league that already boasts the defending national champion Iowa Western Community College at the top.
A challenging slate awaits
Head coach Zac Erekson, who guided the team to a 6‑5 record as independents in 2025, enters his second season with an 11‑14 record against ranked opponents, a statistic that underscores the difficulty of the road ahead. The schedule promises a series of high‑stakes matchups, beginning with a top‑15 showdown against the Broncbusters of Navarro College on September 12 at Terry Foote Stadium, followed by a home game against the Cardinals on September 19 in Ephraim.
Four of the Badgers’ five conference contests will be played on their home turf, a factor that could prove decisive as they seek to improve on a 1‑4 record against ranked teams from the previous season. Rivals such as Kilgore College, Garden City Community College and Trinity Valley Community College also appear in the poll, ensuring that each week brings a new test.
Erekson remains confident that the experience gained from close contests against ranked foes will translate into tangible results, and the coaching staff is focused on building momentum early in the season. With the opening game against Navarro College setting the tone, the Badgers hope to turn their preseason ranking into a foundation for a successful inaugural conference run.