Southeast Missouri State University, coming off two big upset victories, attracted 18 points in the ESPN-USA Div. I-AA top 25 poll college football coaches poll.
The Indians' 18 points rank it 37th among Div. I-AA schools.
Besides Southeast, four other OVC schools attracted votes. Eastern Kentucky is ranked 13th, followed by Western Kentucky (26th, 60 points), Eastern Illinois (31st, 43 points) and Tennessee State (34th, 29 points).
Southeast will face Western Kentucky on Saturday at Houck Stadium.
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