The Division II HBCU football is coming to its curtain call as we enter the final week before the CIAA and SIAC are set to play their respective conference championship games.
Benedict and Fayetteville State have already secured a spot in the title game, now they just await who they will be facing.
With a chaotic weekend of football ahead, here is the Ultimate HBCU Sports Division II Football Poll following the ninth week of the HBCU football season.
| Rank | Team | Previous Rank | 2023 record |
| 1 | Benedict | 1 | 9-0 |
| 2 | Virginia Union | 2 | 8-1 |
| 3 | Virginia State | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | Fayetteville State | 5 | 7-2 |
| 5 | Tuskegee | 6 | 7-2 |
| 6 | Fort Valley State | 7 | 7-2 |
| 7 | Allen | 9 | 7-2 |
| 8 | Miles | 3 | 6-3 |
| 9 | Albany State | NR | 5-4 |
| 10 | Johnson C. Smith | NR | 6-3 |
I understand Fayettevile State’s offense has been inconsistent throughout the season…but how are they ranked below Virginia Union (Fayetteville State beat Virginia Union during the regular season) and Virginia State (Virginia State lost to ECSU, but Fayetteville State beat ECSU)?