The Missouri Western football team suffered its first loss of the season last Saturday and now sit in 13th in the latest D2Footballl.com media poll which was released Tuesday morning.
The Griffons are one of six MIAA teams ranked in the latest poll. Northwest Missouri State is third, while Pittsburg State fell from No. 1 to No. 8. Washburn comes in at 20th, Central Missouri is No. 21 and Emporia State is ranked 22nd.
Western is 6-1 this season and 5-1 in MIAA play. The Griffons travel to Pittsburg, Kan. Saturday to play Pitt State.
Kickoff is set for 2:00 pm from Carnie Smith Stadium. You can hear the game on the Griffon Sports Network (680 KFEQ & 1360 KMRN) beginning at 1:00 pm.