For the 33rd time since 2012, the Lenoir-Rhyne Football Team finds itself ranked in the top 10 in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) National Poll as announced this afternoon. The Bears last cracked the top ten in week two of 2021.

The Bears are a perfect 7-0 on the season and dominated Barton 47-3 on Saturday. The Bears have been especially dominate at home this year, outscoring four opponents 210-13 Between the Bricks.

The Bears own the second longest current winning streak in the nation with nine straight W’s dating back to the end of last season.