Northern Arizona just hit No. 7 in both FCS polls, and believe it or not, that’s their highest ranking since way back in 2002! The Lumberjacks are coming off a bye week and are riding a red-hot 3-game winning streak. This team is absolutely making noise.
Climbing the Ranks and Heating Up the Conference
Seriously, No. 7? That’s not just a number, that’s a statement. NAU is sitting pretty at 6-2 overall for the season and a solid 4-1 in conference play. They’re not just winning, they’re straight up balling out and climbing those polls like it’s nothing. Who saw this coming at the start of the season?
Right now, they’re tied with No. 3 Montana State for first place in the Big Sky. Talk about high stakes! Yeah, Montana State might hold that tiebreaker after beating NAU earlier this year, but that just means the Lumberjacks have even more to prove. Every game from here on out is a battle, especially if they want to make a real run at the top of the conference.
The Battle for the Grand Canyon Trophy Is Up Next
Next up, it’s the annual “Battle for the Grand Canyon Trophy” on Saturday, October 31, against Southern Utah. This isn’t just any game; it’s a rivalry showdown, and it’s happening in Cedar City, Utah. Kickoff is at noon, and if you want to catch the action, it’ll be streaming live on ESPN+. You know what’s on the line here: keeping that win streak alive and solidifying their spot at the top of the Big Sky standings. You can bet the Lumberjacks are fired up for this one. They have to be.
Can NAU keep this incredible streak going and really push for that Big Sky title? Saturday’s game against Southern Utah is going to be HUGE. Don’t miss it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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