KUTZTOWN, Pa. – For the third time this season, Kutztown football has set a new program benchmark in the national poll as KU has risen to third in this week's AFCA Division II Poll, announced Monday.
 
Kutztown achieved its first-ever top five ranking a month ago in the AFCA's Week 6 Poll. KU spent two weeks at No. 5 before ascending to No. 4 two weeks ago. The Maroon and Gold are one of just two teams in the top five undefeated, as top-ranked Valdosta State is 8-0. There are only three undefeated teams in the poll, as Charleston, which is also in Super Region One, is 9-0.
 
In the D2Football.com Top 25, KU moved up one spot to No. 3.
 
The Golden Bears (9-0 overall, 6-0 PSAC East) are coming off a 49-17 victory at Millersville, a season-high for points scored. Kutztown returned two interceptions for touchdowns during a 28-point first quarter and went on to wrap up its second straight PSAC East title on Saturday.
 
Kutztown has its final East Divisional game this weekend as it hosts West Chester on Saturday, Nov. 9, at noon from Andre Reed Stadium.