North Dakota Division 2A & 3A Preseason Football Polls Announced
North Dakota Division 2A & 3A football kicks off this weekend across the state. Bismarck Century has been tabbed as the preseason favorite in 3A and Kindred as the favorite in 2A.
Fargo Davies beat Bismarck Century 41-19 in the 3A championship last season and Devils Lake won the 2A title over Minot North 39-34.
The Dakota Bowl is set for Friday, November 13 at the Fargodome.
North Dakota Division 3A & 2A Football Polls
AUGUST 24, 2026
DIVISION 3A
- Bismarck Century (7) 63
- West Fargo Horace 46
- Fargo Davies (5) 41
- Bismarck (3) 40
- West Fargo Sheyenne (1) 23
RECEIVING VOTES: Bismarck Legacy, Shanley, West Fargo, Mandan, Minot
DIVISION 2A
- Kindred (10) 73
- Minot North (3) 58
- Central Cass (2) 52
- Devils Lake (1) 25
- Bismarck St. Mary’s 11
RECEIVING VOTES: Grand Forks Red River, Grand Forks Central, Dickinson, Watford City
*First place votes in parentheses
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