The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls cemented their spot at the top of this week’s Division II poll after knocking off the defending CIAA champion Virginia Union Panthers.
Not far behind them is the Clark Atlanta Panthers, who overcame a 24-point deficit to pull off an upset win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.
Here is this week’s Ultimate HBCU Sports Division II Football Poll.
| Rank | Team | Previous Rank | 2024 record |
| 1 | Johnson C. Smith | 1 | 4-0 |
| 2 | Clark Atlanta | 3 | 3-0-1 |
| 3 | Fayetteville State | 5 | 2-1 |
| 4 | Shaw | 6 | 3-1 |
| 5 | Winston-Salem State | 7 | 3-1 |
| 6 | West Virginia State | NR | 2-1 |
| 7 | Virginia Union | 2 | 1-2 |
| 8 | Virginia State | 4 | 1-2 |
| 9 | Bowie State | NR | 1-2 |
| 10 | Fort Valley State | 10 | 1-2 |
