THE RFC MYC: Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)-(NAIA)

Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)-(NAIA)

Overview: With the exception of three games decided by a combined margin of 21 points, the Morningside College Mustangs were the most dominant team at the NAIA level in 2018, winning most of their games by 18 or more points. Two of the three aforementioned games were decided by eight points or less, with the Mustangs needing overtime to oust then two-time defending NAIA national champion St. Francis (Ind.) 34-28 on December 1, then outlasted Benedictine (Kan.) 35-28 on December 15 for their first-ever NAIA national championship.

Going into 2019, Morningside received 11 of 12 first-place votes in the media poll, as well as nine of 10 first-place votes in the coaches poll, to repeat as GPAC champions. The Mustangs will be challenged by a Northwestern (Iowa) team that's looking to rebound after being shocked by Dickinson State in the first round to finish the 2018 season at 9-2 overall. Also keep an eye on Dordt (7-3 in 2018) and Midland (7-4 in 2018).

2018 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Football Final Standings

2019 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is not highlighted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2019 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post. Also, please visit the RFC blog at realfootballcentral.blogspot.com for schedules, schedule updates, preseason previews, and much more.

Briar Cliff

Concordia (Neb.)

Dakota Wesleyan

Doane

Dordt

Hastings

Jamestown

Midland

Morningside

Northwestern (Iowa)

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