WT, ACU watch No. 2 North Alabama fall

Knock, knock, knock. The winner of Saturday's game between West Texas A&M and Abilene Christian likely will be the new No. 2 in the nation. On Thursday, Delta State pulled off its second stunner of the season by upending Gulf South rival and No. 2 North Alabama, 34-28. Unless mighty Grand Valley State loses this weekend, GVS will stay No. 1. But WT or ACU should advance to No. 2, unless Delta State gets enough love to jump there from No. 7. WT is ranked No. 4, its highest ranking in the American Football Coaches Association poll. ACU also is standing at its highest Division II ranking ever. As if either team needs any more incentive Saturday ...