INDIANAPOLIS — The Pittsburg State University football team held fast at No. 5 in the final set of NCAA Division II Regional Rankings released Monday (Nov. 10).

The Gorillas (8-2) are one of two MIAA squads ranked in Super Region Four, which is comprised of the MIAA, Great American Conference (GAC), Lone Star Conference (LSC) and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).

The top five spots in this week's final regional poll remained intact from a week ago. Harding (10-0, GAC) remained atop the poll at No. 1, followed by No. 2 Central Washington (9-0, LSC), No. 3 Northwest Missouri (9-1), No. 4 Colorado State-Pueblo (9-1, RMAC) and Pitt State.

The following squads rounded out positions six through 10: No. 6 Chadron State (8-1, RMAC), No. 7 Western Oregon (7-1, LSC), No. 8 Texas Permian Basin (8-2 LSC), No. 9 Western Colorado (8-2, RMAC) and No. 10 Southern Arkansas (7-3, GAC). After the completion of regular season play on Nov. 15, the top eight teams in Super Region Four will qualify for the 32-team NCAA Division II national playoffs beginning Saturday, Nov. 22.

Pitt State will travel to Kansas City, Kan., this Saturday (Nov. 15) to battle Northwest Missouri State University at Children's Mercy Park. The Gorillas can claim a share of the 2025 MIAA Championship with a win over the Bearcats, while NWMSU can shore up sole possession of the title by beating Pitt State.