NEWBERRY, S.C. — Newberry College has been picked to finish third in the South Atlantic Conference, that according to the league's preseason poll which was released Monday.
Newberry finished its shortened spring season 5-1, 3-1 in South Atlantic Conference play. One of the victories earlier this year was over Spring SAC Champion Tusculum 21-6 in the season opener.
The Wolves received one first-place vote and were picked to finish behind Lenoir-Rhyne and Wingate.
2021 SAC Football Preseason Coaches Poll
Rank
School
Points (First Place Votes)
1. Lenoir-Rhyne 69 (5)
2. Wingate 63 (1)
3. Newberry 58 (1)
4. Tusculum 52 (2)
5. Carson-Newman 46
6. Limestone 32
7. Mars Hill 29
8. UVA Wise 24
9. Catawba 23
Head coach Todd Knight will enter his 12th fall in charge of the Newberry program. He is currently sitting at 70 career wins, two wins shy of the school record.
Newberry College will kick off the season September 4 at Barton College in Wilson North Carolina.