The 2026 Frontier Conference East Division Preseason Poll has ranked Valley City State (VCSU) fifth. Montana Tech, the defending champions, leads the poll with 36 points and six first-place votes. VCSU is coming off a successful 6-4 season and will begin its campaign on August 27 against Southwest Minnesota State. Dakota State (S.D.) follows Montana Tech in the rankings with 31 points and one first-place vote.

By the Numbers
  • Montana Tech received 36 points and six first-place votes.
  • Valley City State finished fifth with 17 points in the preseason poll.
State of Play
  • The Frontier Conference football season kicks off on August 27 with five teams in action.
  • VCSU's previous season record was 6-4, with a 3-3 mark in the East Division.
What's Next

VCSU will open its season away against Southwest Minnesota State on August 27, aiming to improve its standings in the division.

Bottom Line

While VCSU is currently ranked fifth, a strong performance in the upcoming season could reshape their standing within the Frontier Conference.