CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Following an unbeaten start highlighted by production on both sides of the ball, Campbellsville University climbed four spots to No. 10 in the first regular-season NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Monday.
The Fighting Tigers made the largest move into the Top 10 after beginning the season ranked No. 14. Campbellsville is 3-0 following victories over Saint Francis, Pikeville, and Webber International, outscoring its opponents 109-28.
Campbellsville opened with a 45-14 victory over then-No. 17 Saint Francis before earning a 27-14 road win against Pikeville. The Tigers completed their nonconference start Saturday with a 37-0 shutout of Webber International at Finley Stadium.
The Tigers have averaged 496.7 yards and 36.3 points per game while surrendering 248.3 yards and 9.3 points per contest. Campbellsville has nearly doubled its opponents' total offensive output, compiling 1,490 yards while allowing 745.
Campbellsville's passing attack has generated 991 yards and 10 touchdowns through three games. The Tigers are averaging 330.3 passing yards per contest and 15 yards per completion while completing 62.3% of their attempts.
Quarterback
Justyce Law has completed 54 of 84 passes for 847 yards and seven touchdowns. Law has added 124 rushing yards and two scores, giving him 971 yards of total offense and nine total touchdowns.
Jett Engle has contributed 144 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Troy Oliver leads Campbellsville with 218 receiving yards on 13 catches, followed by
Ashton Auker with 208 yards on 11 receptions.
Easton Barlow has 145 receiving yards, while
Jaysean Pritchard has recorded 137 yards and a team-leading two touchdown receptions.
Defensively, the Tigers have limited opponents to 84.7 rushing yards and 163.7 passing yards per game. Campbellsville has recorded eight sacks, five interceptions, and 17 tackles for loss while holding opposing offenses to 3.8 yards per play. The Tigers have not allowed a passing touchdown through three games.
Jaquon Coulter leads the defense with 16 tackles, an interception, and three pass breakups.
Tyler Ballard and
TJ Peaks have added 11 tackles apiece, while Campbellsville's five interceptions have been recorded by five different defenders.
Two-time defending national champion Grand View University retained the No. 1 ranking and received all 13 first-place votes. Keiser University remained second, followed by Montana Tech, College of Idaho, and No. 5 Lindsey Wilson College. Campbellsville and Lindsey Wilson are the two Mid-South Conference programs ranked inside the Top 10.
The Fighting Tigers return to action Saturday, traveling to Thomas University for a 4 p.m. kickoff in Thomasville, Georgia.
| TREND |
RANK |
LAST |
INSTITUTION [FIRST-PLACE VOTES] |
RECORD |
| ● |
1 |
1 |
Grand View (Iowa) [13] |
3-0 |
| ● |
2 |
2 |
Keiser (Fla.) |
1-1 |
| ▲ |
3 |
5 |
Montana Tech |
3-0 |
| ● |
4 |
4 |
College of Idaho |
2-0 |
| ▲ |
5 |
6 |
Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) |
3-0 |
| ▲ |
6 |
T-9 |
Indiana Wesleyan |
3-0 |
| ▲ |
7 |
T-9 |
Friends (Kan.) |
3-0 |
| ▼ |
8 |
7 |
Morningside (Iowa) |
2-1 |
| ▼ |
9 |
3 |
Benedictine (Kan.) |
2-1 |
| ▲ |
10 |
14 |
Campbellsville (Ky.) |
3-0 |
| ▼ |
T-11 |
8 |
Dordt (Iowa) |
1-1 |
| ▲ |
T-11 |
12 |
Marian (Ind.) |
2-1 |
| ▲ |
13 |
24 |
Northwestern (Iowa) |
2-1 |
| ▲ |
14 |
16 |
St. Thomas (Fla.) |
3-0 |
| ▼ |
15 |
11 |
Carroll (Mont.) |
1-1 |
| ▼ |
16 |
15 |
Southeastern (Fla.) |
2-0 |
| ▲ |
17 |
19 |
Evangel (Mo.) |
3-0 |
| ▲ |
18 |
21 |
McPherson (Kan.) |
3-0 |
| ▲ |
T-19 |
RV |
Louisiana Christian |
3-0 |
| ▼ |
T-19 |
13 |
William Penn (Iowa) |
2-1 |
| ▼ |
21 |
18 |
Montana Western |
1-1 |
| ▲ |
22 |
RV |
Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) |
2-0 |
| ▲ |
23 |
25 |
Dakota State (S.D.) |
2-1 |
| ▲ |
T-24 |
RV |
Baker (Kan.) |
2-0 |
| ▼ |
T-24 |
20 |
Georgetown (Ky.) |
1-2 |
Dropped out of the Top 25: Reinhardt (Ga.), Saint Francis (Ind.), Southwestern (Kan.)
Receiving Votes: Cumberland (Tenn.), Cumberlands (Ky.), Kansas Wesleyan, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), Midland (Neb.), Ottawa (Kan.), OUAZ (Ariz.), Pikeville (Ky.), Southwestern (Kan.), Taylor (ind.)