The Pioneer Football League released its 2025 preseason poll on Monday, with the Valparaiso University football team predicted to finish 10^th based on a survey of the league's head coaches.
 
San Diego was tabbed the preseason favorite to win the league with defending champion Drake picked second.
 
The 2025 Preseason All-PFL Team will be announced on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Pioneer Football League
2025 Preseason Coaches' Poll
Team 1st 2nd 3rd Points
1. San Diego 5 4 1 94
2. Drake 3 2 1 78
3. St. Thomas 1 2 0 72
4. Butler 0 1 4 66
5. Dayton 0 1 2 65
6. Morehead St. 1 0 0 64
7. Presbyterian 1 1 1 55
8. Davidson 0 0 1 53
9. Marist 24
10. Valparaiso 18
11. Stetson 16
10 points awarded for a first-place vote, with one point less for each succeeding place. (Maximum score = 100)
Coaches were not allowed to vote for their team.