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Ferris State was selected as the GLIAC preseason champion while Grand Valley State secured second, and new head coaches at Northern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State and Wayne State began their inaugural seasons.
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will unveil its 2026 preseason coaches' poll on July 24 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, highlighting top‑ranked Ferris State and Grand Valley State and streaming the proceedings live on FloCollege.
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has released its 2026 football preseason poll, placing the Northern Michigan Wildcats sixth. With a strong finish last season and the return of standout running back Noah Dobert, the team looks to exceed expectations under new head coach Matt Janus.