NEWPORT NEWS — The Captains of Christopher Newport University are the top choice of New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) football coaches heading into the 2024 season. The annual pre-season poll of coaches was released by the league on Monday, and Paul Crowley’s squad received four first-place votes.
Christopher Newport is coming off its first-ever NJAC title since joining the conference in 2015. The Captains concluded the 2023 campaign with a 7-4 record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014.
“The NJAC is always incredibly deep, and last year the league came down to the last set of games,” Crowley said. “It’s an extremely tough schedule and our games will be competitive week in and week out.”
View the complete NJAC poll HERE.
The Captains reported for pre-season workouts last week, and are continuing daily practices. CNU will open its 24th season of action on Saturday, September 7th, traveling to Angola, Indiana, to play Trine University for the first time ever. The Captains will host Johns Hopkins in their home opener on Saturday, September 14th, at TowneBank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
The complete pre-season poll with number one votes:
- Christopher Newport (4)
- Salisbury (2)
- TCNJ (1)
- Rowan (dark horse)
- Montclair State
- William Paterson
- Kean
