Defending NAIA National Champion Morningside is the preseason pick to win the GPAC football championship.
The Mustangs totaled 81 points and nine (9) first place votes in the coaches poll. Northwestern was picked second with 73 points and one (1) first place vote.
Morningside was tabbed in the media poll to win the GPAC with 119 points and 11 first place votes, while Northwestern was second with 109 points and one first place vote. Dordt was picked third with 87 points and Midland fourth by the GPAC media with 84 points.
2019 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches’ Poll:
Place Team Pts (1st Place Votes)
1. Morningside 81 (9)
2. Northwestern 73 (1)
3. Dordt 62
4. Midland 58
5. Briar Cliff 46
6. Doane 41
7. Hastings 34
8. Concordia 22
9. Dakota Wesleyan 18
10. Jamestown 15
2019 GPAC Preseason Football Media Poll:
Place Team Pts (1st Place Votes)
1. Morningside 119 (11)
2. Northwestern 109 (1)
3. Dordt 87
4. Midland 84
5. Briar Cliff 66
6. Doane 64
7. Hastings 48
8. Concordia 35
9. Dakota Wesleyan 24
10. Jamestown 23
