The Misericordia University football team is ranked third in the Middle Atlantic Conference Football Coaches' Preseason Poll.

Reigning MAC champion Eastern took the top spot with 81 points, including all nine first-place votes. Delaware Valley was second with 66 points followed by Misericordia with 61.  This is MU's highest ranking in the MAC poll in the 14-year history of the program.

Misericordia is coming off a 2025 season where they finished 7-4 overall and 7-2 in the MAC.  The Cougars were tied for second place in the MAC and qualified for a MAC-Centennial Bowl game.

MU will host Hartwick in the season opener, Friday, Sept. 4, at 7:00 p.m. 
 
2026 MAC Football Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)
    1. Eastern(81) - 9 first-place votes
    2. Delaware Valley(66)
    3. Misericordia(61)
    T4. Lebanon Valley(52)
    T4. Stevenson(52)
    6. King's(48)
    7. Widener(31)
    8. Albright(27)
    9. FDU-Florham(22) 
    10. Alvernia(10)