Contact: Greta Norville, Assistant Director of Sports Communication and Marketing, norvilleg@midwestconference.org 

NEENAH, Wisconsin – Lake Forest College moved up to No. 21 in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll, marking the Foresters fourth consecutive week in the national rankings. Lake Forest is also ranked No. 25 in the NCAA Division III Power Index (NPI). 

The Foresters improved to 8-0 on the season following a 55-7 victory over Beloit College on Saturday. Lake Forest continues to rank among the nation’s top teams on both sides of the ball, leading the country with 61.5 points and 555.5 total yards per game while allowing just 10.5 points and 256.6 yards per contest. 

Lake Forest is led by several national statistical leaders; quarterback Ethan Springer ranks first nationally in passing efficiency at 226.4, while wide receiver Dom Esposito leads the country with 17 touchdown receptions. Kicker Hudson Schambach ranks first nationally with 64 extra points.  

The Foresters have won 15 consecutive games and remain undefeated at 8-0 overall and 6-0 in Midwest Conference play.  

Lake Forest looks to continue their winning streak on Saturday, November 7 at home against Cornell College at 12 pm.