The Benton Rangers remain atop the John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll after another dominant victory in Week 2 (56-0 over Salem). They have the game of the week at home this week when they host #4 Murphysboro, who moved into the Top 5 after a 59-7 win over Anna-Jonesboro last week.
Mt. Vernon and Carbondale swapped spots in this week’s poll after the Rams picked up a 31-20 victory over the Terriers.
Meanwhile, Nashville fell four spots to #8 following 20-16 loss to unranked Carterville. The Lions’ victory pushed them back in to the Top 10 to #9.
Chester continues to impress following a 56-6 win over Pinckneyville, moving from #10 to #7.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
| Rank | School (First Place Votes) | Points | Rank Last Week |
| 1 | Benton (11) | 125 | – |
| 2 | Mt. Vernon | 100 | 6 (+4) |
| 3 | Johnston City | 94 | 3 (-) |
| 4 | Murphysboro (1) | 77 | 6 (+2) |
| 5 | Marion (1) | 75 | 8 (+3) |
| 6 | Carbondale | 63 | 2 (-4) |
| 7 | Chester | 38 | 10 (+3) |
| 8 | Nashville | 33 | 4 (-4) |
| 9 | Carterville | 32 | NR |
| 10 | Du Quoin | 26 | NR |
Also receiving votes: Harrisburg 21, Centralia 14, Sesser-Valier 6, Fairfield 5, West Frankfort 5, Carmi-White County 3