D1A Rankings for 2025-26 Week 18
We didn't update the rankings last week because we only had one major, full-length game to judge from.
We have more this time and we do have some changes around #24 and #25.
Saint Mary's inches up after their win over Arizona, while we had some decisions to make around the BYU-vs-GCU game.
Florida Collegiate Season Opens With New Contenders
It's a new season for the Florida Collegiate Conference, and since last year's conference champs (and, ultimately, CRAA D1AA champs) St. Thomas has moved up to D1A, things are more wide open.
Major challenger Florida State, which fell to STU in the conference final last year, opened their season with a 28-14 win over University of Florida.
Statements Made in California Conference
While it's clear that Saint Mary's is the big dog in the California Conference, there's a chase to see who can challenge the Gaels, and, furthermore, a chase to see who can emerge from the pack.
This weekend, with Saint Mary's on tour in New Zealand, there were plenty of opportunities for statements.
Grand Canyon Pushes BYU to the Edge
In what was a surprisingly close match, BYU scored at the end of the game to edge Grand Canyon 29-26 Saturday in Phoenix.
This was a much improved showing for GCU and they were in position to win the game.
Retired Eagles Star Nate Augspurger Takes College Coaching Position
Recently-retired Eagle Nate Augspurger has a new job.
The 50-cap 15s national team player, who also played 7s for the USA, has returned to his home state of Minnesota to become Director of Rugby and Men’s Head Coach for St. John’s University Men’s Rugby and College of Saint Benedict Women’s Rugby.
