D2 Poll Week 6 notes:
- Johnson C. Smith is a unanimous No. 1 selection for the first time ever
- Despite its loss to Savannah State, Clark Atlanta only drops one spot to No. 3
- West Virginia State won its third straight and moves up one spot to its highest ranking this year at No. 5
- Albany State reenters the poll at No. 9
- Virginia State’s loss to JCSU dropped it to No. 10
- Despite its win, Shaw drops out of the poll
In its third year, the HBCU Division II Coaches Poll is administered by BOXTOROW, and is voted on by the HBCU NCAA Division II coaches.
2024 HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW
Week 6
(Records through October 6, 2024)
| No. | Team | W-L | Pts | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson C. Smith (21) | 6-0 | 210 | 1 |
| 2 | Virginia Union | 3-2 | 183 | 4 |
| 3 | Clark Atlanta | 4-1-1 | 134 | 2 |
| 4 | Fort Valley State | 3-2 | 106 | 6 |
| 5 | West Virginia State | 4-1 | 88 | 9 |
| 6 | Winston-Salem State | 4-2 | 82 | 3 |
| 7 | Fayetteville State | 3-2 | 76 | 8 |
| 8 | Miles | 3-2 | 73 | 7 |
| 9 | Albany State | 3-2 | 68 | NR |
| 10 | Virginia State | 2-3 | 61 | 5 |
Others receiving: Shaw (4-2) 38, Livingstone (4-2) 13, Savannah State (2-3) 5, Benedict (2-3) 1.
(1st place votes in parentheses)
D2 Poll Week 6