Preseason Momentum
The Greyhounds have been handed a rare honor as the American Football Coaches Association Division II Preseason Poll places them ninth nationally, marking the second time this month they have cracked the top ten. The ranking comes on the heels of a historic 2024 campaign that saw the program claim a school‑record eleven victories, including a first‑ever second‑round home playoff game.
Adding to the excitement, the coaching staff has retained eleven starters from the championship‑winning squad while integrating eight all‑conference performers back into the lineup. New recruits are already drawing praise for their early practice performances, suggesting depth at key positions that could prove decisive when the schedule tightens.
A Season of Firsts
The 2024 season was defined by dominance in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, where the Greyhounds posted a series of decisive victories, highlighted by a 57‑14 triumph over Truman in the opening round of the playoffs. Although their run ended with a narrow loss to nationally ranked Minnesota State, the experience cemented the team’s reputation as a playoff contender.
During the regular season the club climbed as high as eighth in the DII coaches poll before settling at tenth in the final AFCA rankings. That trajectory illustrates a program that not only sustains success but also raises its national profile with each passing year.
Fans and analysts alike are now watching closely to see whether the preseason optimism translates into on‑field results. With a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, the Greyhounds appear poised to challenge for another deep playoff run and perhaps rewrite more records before the season’s end.