2025 NCAA DIII Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll: Week 3 Overview

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released the Week 3 edition of the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll, with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) maintaining its top position. The Eagles have held the number one spot for over a year, although they are no longer unanimous after not competing this past weekend. Wartburg College remains in second place, having captured one of UW-La Crosse's first-place votes despite also not competing. SUNY Geneseo holds third place, while Pomona-Pitzer and Johns Hopkins round out the top five.

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Pomona-Pitzer's recent performance at the UC-Riverside Invitational, where they finished third, was highlighted by Jack Stein, who earned the M-F Athletic National Athlete of the Week title with a time of 23:45. The Eagles are set to compete at the Joe Piane Invitational at Notre Dame, while Wartburg will host the Dan Huston Invitational.

2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Poll – Week 3 ::: USTFCCCA

As teams prepare for the stretch run toward the 2025 NCAA DIII Cross Country Championships on November 22 at the Roger Millikin Cross Country Course in Spartanburg, South Carolina, several key meets are on the horizon. Notably, the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University will feature many of the top-ranked teams, including UW-La Crosse and Johns Hopkins.

2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Poll – Week 3 ::: USTFCCCA

In the regional rankings, UW-La Crosse leads the North Region, with Tufts University projected to qualify automatically from the East Region. The Great Lakes Region sees Hope College at the top, while TCNJ leads the Metro Region. The Mid-Atlantic Region is led by Johns Hopkins, and Williams College remains the favorite in the Mideast Region.

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While the rankings reflect current performances, some critics argue that the lack of competition among top teams may skew the rankings. For instance, teams like Wartburg and Johns Hopkins have not competed recently, raising questions about the reliability of their standings.

2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Poll – Week 3 ::: USTFCCCA

• “This is likely the last time the National Coaches’ Poll looks like this, with teams gearing up for the stretch run toward the 2025 NCAA DIII Cross Country Championships on November 22 at the Roger Millikin Cross Country Course in Spartanburg, South Carolina.” — USTFCCCA Official Statement

2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Poll – Week 3 ::: USTFCCCA

• “UW-La Crosse will divide and hope to conquer as it send a second group of men to the Blugold Invitational in Colfax, Wisconsin.” — USTFCCCA Official Statement

2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Poll – Week 3 ::: USTFCCCA

The 2025 NCAA DIII Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll reflects a competitive landscape as teams gear up for crucial upcoming races. With the championships approaching, the rankings are expected to evolve significantly in the coming weeks.

2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Poll – Week 3 ::: USTFCCCA