MIDLAND, MICH. – The Northwood University football team continues to be well represented in the latest national polls.

Northwood (9-0, 7-0 G-MAC) stands fourth nationally In the latest NCAA Power Index (NPI) ratings. The Timberwolves also rank No. 2 on the super region three list.

NPI is the new way NCAA Tournament teams will be selected in all Division II sports for the 2026-27 season. The three main concepts of NPI are winning percentage, strength of schedule and result values. A full explanation of how the NPI works in Division II football can be found here.

The top eight teams in each of the four super regions will earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. An automatic qualifier from conference will also earn a bid – from super region three, those conferences are the G-MAC, the GLIAC, the GLVC and the Northern Sun.

In addition, Northwood has moved up to No. 7 in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll. That matches the highest ranking in the AFCA poll in school history, which was set October 12, 2004.

NU also stands No. 9 in the latest D2Football.com poll as well as No. 8 in FloCollege Division II poll.

Northwood travels to Thomas More Saturday (November 7). Game time is set for Noon.