The Hope College football team cracked the Top 25 in the D3football.com rankings this week.

After receiving votes in the past four polls, the 4-0 Flying Dutchmen moved up to No. 23 after Saturday's 34-13 victory at then-nationally-ranked Alma College in the MIAA opener.

The D3football.com Top 25 is voted on by a panel of 25 coaches, sports information directors and media members from across the country. It is published weekly during the regular season. Points are awarded on a 25-24-23-22-etc. basis.

Hope finished with 93 points in the poll. 

The Flying Dutchmen's next game is Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. vs. Trine University at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.

The Purple Community game will benefit Van Andel Institute's groundbreaking research for cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases, and help fund internships for Hope students at VAI.

Tickets can be purchased through the Hope College Ticket Office online or between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays by either calling (616) 395-7890 or in person at 100 East Eighth St.

North Central College (Illinois) topped the poll with 616 points after receiving 17 of 25 possible first-place votes.

Defending national champion Cortland State (N.Y.) placed second with 608 points and received the other eight first-place votes.