My advice to you: enjoy it while it lasts. 

Whether your team is entering week 9 with a miserable 0-7 record, or competing with the titans of the sport. Enjoy it.

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Now, you may say, "sir, I watched True Detective season 1, and I know 'time is a flat circle.'" To which I say to you, dear reader, I prefer the inclinations of one Mr. George Harrison, proclaiming that "all things must pass."

Philosophical persuasians aside, I can, in fact, guarantee the 2024 college football season will come to an end. The footballs will be laid to rest in the bin; the jerseys will be cleansed of all uncleanse-able grass stains; the lockers will gather dust; football tiktoks will go into hibernation. 

So, enjoy, and watch some college football. Here's why you should this week.

Why To Watch Ferris State Vs. Grand Valley State

• Records:
  • No. 3 Ferris State 6-1
  • No. 1 Grand Valley State 7-0
• Day/Time: Saturday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Stream link

• This Is The Best College Football Game This Week. Period.

  • The 3:00 p.m. ET time slot is stacked this week, and yet, Ferris vs. GVSU will be the best of the bunch.
  • These are two of the best teams in Division 2, and nearly every week they do something special. 
  • They also hate eachother. 
  • The Lakers haven't lost since last year's playoffs, and Ferris has only lost to three teams in the last two seasons, GVSU (twice), FCS program Montana, and Pittsburg.

• You Can't Make This Stuff Up

  • When Ferris State and GVSU met last season, the roles were reversed. GVSU was No. 4 and Ferris State was No. 1.
  • GVSU ended up winning that game 49-28, upsetting the No. 1 team. 
  • Will Ferris State return the favor?

• Prelude To The Playoffs

  • These teams have met in the regular season and the playoffs the last three seasons. 
  • 2023
    • 11/18: Home, Allendale, MI - GVSU 21 - 14 Ferris State
    • 10/14: Home, Allendale, MI - GVSU 49 - 28 Ferris State
  • 2022
    • 12/3: Home, Allendale, MI - GVSU 21 - 24 Ferris State
    • 10/15: Away, Big Rapids, MI - GVSU 22 - 21 Ferris State
  • 2021
    • 11/27: Neutral, Big Rapids, MI - GVSU 20 - 54 Ferris State
    • 10/16: Home, Allendale, MI - GVSU 28 - 35 Ferris State

• Numbers Don't Lie

  • GVSU may have the No. 1 ranking in the Top 25 right now, but Ferris State's stats look better so far this season. 
  • The Dawgs have the No. 5 scoring defense (10.29ppg) in D2, and the No. 3 scoring offense (45.6ppg).
  • The Lakers have the No. 8 scoring defense (10.57ppg) in D2, and the No. 35 scoring offense (37.1ppg). 
• Kyle Nott's One-Handed Catch From Last Year's Game
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Why To Watch Maine Vs. Rhode Island

• Records:
  • Maine 4-3
  • No. 15 Rhode Island 6-1
• Day/Time: Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET
• Stream link

• Maine: Destroyer Of Seasons

  • The Blacks Bears have played spoiler twice already this season. 
  • UAlbany, who went to D2 playoff semifinals last season, were ranked No. 21 when they were summarily dismantled by the Black Bears, 34-20.
  • Last week, Villanova got the treatment. The then-No. 5 Wildcats lost 35-7 to a Maine team that went into the contest with a 3-3 record.
  • Rhode Island enters with a 6-1 record, the No. 15-ranked team. It's one of the best seasons in recent memory. 

• A Group Of Rams Is Called A Flock

  • Kind of disappointed there isn't a more specific name for a group of rams, but I suppose they are just male sheep.
  • However, this group of (Rhode Island) Rams is putting it all together with a team effort. 
  • There aren't many splashy stats from URI so far this season. They just continue to win.
  • The exception is two defensive players.
  • AJ Pena, who has 24 tackles, 11 TFLs and 7 sacks.
  • And Cole Brockwell, who has 66 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

• This Game Is Free To Watch

  • Here, take this.

• Rhody's Eyes

  • Right?

Why To Watch William & Mary Vs. Stony Brook

• Records:
  • No. 15 Villanova 5-2
  • No. 24 Stony Brook 5-2
• Day/Time: Saturday, October 26 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Stream link

• Stony Brook Is Finally Being Respected

  • Top 25 polls can sometimes be rigid, often moving at a snail's pace. However, finally this week, Stony Brook got their flowers.
  • The AFCA Coaches Poll ranked the Seawolves at No. 24 after a fantastic start to the season.

• Knockout

  • One of these teams' season will be derailed by this loss. Both have two losses.
  • The CAA is stacked right now, with five teams ranked in the Top 25. 
  • Only one team gets the automatic bid to the FCS playoffs. Any at-large teams will be invited based on credentials. 
  • Win and you have a chance.

Why To Watch Sul Ross State Vs. Angelo State

• Records:
  • Sul Ross State 2-5
  • Angelo State 5-2
• Day/Time: Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. ET
• Stream link

• First, A Round Of Applause

  • Sul Ross won their first game against a Disivion 2 football opponent last week. 
  • The little west Texas desert school, known for its rodeo program, defeated Western New Mexico 34-20.

• Angelo State Is F'real

  • Since losing their first two games of the season, the Rams have rattled off five wins, including blow-outs against UTPB, Kingsville and Midwestern State.
  • Angelo State's defense has only given up nine total offensive touchdowns through seven games.
  • The Rams have also yet to lose a game at home in San Angelo.

Why to Watch Midwestern State Vs. Central Washington

• Records:
  • No. 11 Central Washington 5-2
  • Midwestern State 3-4
• Day/Time: Saturday, October 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET
• Stream link

• Central Washington On The Rebound

  • Central Washington lost to UTPB by one point two weeks ago.
  • However, the Wildcats rebounded last week, destroying Kingsville 31-0.
  • With UTPB having a season on the downturn, CWU are still the team to beat in the LSC.

• With That Said...

  • CWU is visiting Angelo State next week, in what could very likely decide the automatic bid from the LSC.

• McGill & Flanagan Sounds Like A Law Firm

  • CWU quarterback Kennedy McGill is averaging 95 rushing yards a game, with over 7.4 per rush.
  • Teammate Tyler Flanagan is running for 80 yards a game, and has 8 rushing touchdowns in seven games.
  • For a team to beat CWU, they will have to stop McGill and Flanagan. Godspeed. 

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  • Catch the ball if you dare. The CWU safety is a ball hawk.

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AFCA Division II Football Rankings For Week 9

Oct. 21, 2024

1. Grand Valley St. (Mich.) (27) - Prev. 2
2. Valdosta St. (Ga.) (3) - Prev. 3
3. Ferris St. (Mich.) - Prev. 4
4. Kutztown (Pa.) - Prev. 5
5. Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) - Prev. 9
6. Pittsburg St. (Kan.) - Prev. 7
7. Harding (Ark.) - Prev. 1
8. Western Colorado - Prev. 8
9. Central Oklahoma - Prev. 11
10. Colorado School of Mines - Prev. 12
11. Charleston (W.Va.) - Prev. 13
12. Colorado St.-Pueblo - Prev. 14
13. Minnesota St. - Prev. 15
14. Emporia St. (Kan.) - Prev. 16
15. Slippery Rock (Pa.) - Prev. 6
16. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) - Prev. 17
17. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) - Prev. 18
18. West Alabama - Prev. 10
19. Johnson C. Smith (N.C.) - Prev. 20
20. Central Washington - Prev. 21
21. Indianapolis (Ind.) - Prev. 19
22. Southern Arkansas - Prev. 24
23. West Florida - Prev. 23
24. Delta St. (Miss.) - Prev. NR
25. Augustana (S.D.) - Prev. NR

Dropped Out: Frostburg St. (Md.) (22), Henderson St. (Ark.) (25)

Others Receiving Votes: Angelo St. (Tex.), 22; Findlay (Ohio), 22; California (Pa.), 21; Virginia Union, 20; Wayne St. (Neb.), 16; Wingate (N.C.), 10; Sioux Falls (S.D.), 8; Colorado Mesa, 7; Indiana (Pa.), 7; New Haven (Conn.), 7; Davenport (Mich.), 6; Frostburg St. (Md.), 6; Saginaw Valley St. (Mich.), 4; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 3; Ashland (Ohio), 2; Emory & Henry (Va.), 1; Western Oregon, 1.

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