The D3 football campaign has entered its final month of the regular season, and so you know what that means? It's time to cast your vote for the school that had the most impressive October.
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UW-Whitewater is No. 1, but Who's No 2?
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The poll is open until this Friday at 5 p.m. Eastern/2 p.m. Pacific Time, so make your selection today and feel free to share with friends so they can place their vote as well.
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Wartburg
Conference: American Rivers
Rank on Oct. 1: BR-59
Current Rank: BR-25
Difference: 34 spots
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Wartburg Athletics[/credit]
After a late September loss to Simpson by one point, Wartburg has rebounded nicely to move back into our top 25 behind an offense that has scored 31 or more points in eight of its nine games — including a season-high 73 against Greenville.
COMPARE: Wartburg vs. Any Team
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Maryville (TN)
Conference: USA South
Rank on Oct. 1: BR-72
Current Rank: BR-38
Difference: 34 spots
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Maryville (TN) Athletics[/credit]
Behind a stellar ground attack averaging 237.7 yards per game, Maryville (TN) is just as dominant on defense. Its 17.1 points against are good for second in the conference, and they've given up 13 points or less on four occasions.
COMPARE: Maryville (TN) vs. Any Team
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Gustavus Adolphus
Conference: MIAC
Rank on Oct. 1: BR-77
Current Rank: BR-45
Difference: 32 spots
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Gustavus Adolphus Athletics[/credit]
Gustavus Adolphus opened the season ranked no. 141 in the country and had moved to 143 at the end of September. What a difference a month makes.
The Golden Gusties ripped off four straight wins in October, including a 62-28 explosion over Carleton on the road.
COMPARE: Gustavus Adolphus vs. Any Team
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Guilford
Conference: Old Dominion Athletic
Rank on Oct. 1: BR-100
Current Rank: BR-52
Difference: 48 spots
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Guilford Athletics[/credit]
Guilford skyrocketed up our rankings after dropping to no. 100 at the start of last month. Behind a balanced offensive attack averaging 508.6 yards and 41 points per game, October featured an impressive 28-27 win over Ferrum and 40-3 route over Washington and Lee.
COMPARE: Guilford vs. Any Team
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Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Conference: WIAC
Rank on Oct. 1: BR-88
Current Rank: BR-61
Difference: 27 spots
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Wisconsin-Eau Claire Athletics[/credit]
Talk about making a giant leap. Wisconsin-Eau Claire opened the season ranked no. 174 but has jumped all the way to 61st thanks in large part to a solid 40-16 October win over UW-Platteville.
COMPARE: Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. Any Team
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Wisconsin-River Falls
Conference: WIAC
Rank on Oct. 1: BR-114
Current Rank: BR-66
Difference: 48 spots
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Wisconsin-River Falls Athletics[/credit]
Another Wisconsin squad on the rise, Wisconsin-River Falls moved up a whopping 48 spots last month after wins over UW-Stout and the aforementioned Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
COMPARE: Wisconsin-River Falls vs. Any Team
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Which School has the D3 Team of the Month for October 2018?
