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🏆 Coach C's CMFL Power Poll – Week 8

Written by Coach C – SemiPro GameDay

After a long, grueling regular season filled with statement victories, heartbreaking losses, championship aspirations, and playoff drama, we have finally arrived at Week 8—the final week of the 2026 CMFL regular season.

For some teams, the postseason is already within reach. For others, one final opportunity remains to leave their mark on the season.

The playoff picture is nearly complete. The Tulsa Gators have secured the top spot in the Great Plains Division after an undefeated campaign, while the Kansas City Panthers currently sit atop the Gateway Division. The St. Joe Bucks and St. Louis Falcons remain within striking distance, but they will need some help from the Kansas City Bulldogs this weekend if they hope to gain ground in the Points Against tiebreaker race.

One final weekend remains before the road to the championship begins.

Here is the final regular-season edition of Coach C's CMFL Power Poll.

1. Tulsa Gators

7-0 🔥✅️↔️

The Gators survived one of their toughest tests of the season, escaping Newton with a hard-fought 19-18 victory over the Wichita Skyhawks to complete a perfect regular season.

As they have all year, Tulsa leaned on its championship-caliber defense. Linebacker Austyn Romine delivered a monster performance with 17 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks, while defensive tackle DeMarco Hubbard helped anchor a defensive unit that once again rose to the occasion when it mattered most.

The Gators now enter the postseason as the undisputed kings of the Great Plains.

2. St. Joe Bucks

6-1 🥋✅️↔️

The Program Killas added another victim to an already impressive résumé, dismantling the Kansas City Bulldogs 44-14 in one of the most dominant performances of Week 7.

MVP candidate Keante Green was spectacular once again, accounting for five total touchdowns—four through the air and one on the ground. Wide receiver Garyeon Simpson continued his explosive season with two long touchdown receptions, while running back Cade Chapell turned a screen pass into a 28-yard score.

With road victories over several top contenders and one of the strongest résumés in the league, the Bucks continue to make their case as a legitimate championship threat.

3. Joplin Crusaders

6-1 🥋↔️

The Crusaders wasted no time making a statement, overwhelming the Oklahoma Hawks 71-0 in one of the most lopsided victories of the season.

Quarterback Aason Cross was nearly unstoppable, throwing six touchdown passes before halftime as Joplin's offense turned the game into a track meet.

Now the focus shifts to one of the league's premier rivalries as the Crusaders prepare for Part One of their highly anticipated two-game showdown with the Oklahoma Bears.

4. St. Louis Falcons

Record: 6-1 🥋↔️

In my Mike Epps voice...

"Somebody please call 911!"

Because the Switch Boyzz absolutely ran wild on the ECMO Eagles in a 76-22 offensive explosion.

Multi-dimensional superstar DeAndre Jones put together one of the most impressive individual performances of the season, finishing with three touchdowns, two interceptions, and three tackles.

The Falcons continue to prove they possess one of the most dangerous offenses in the CMFL heading into the postseason.

5. Kansas City Panthers

Record: 6-1 ↔️

The Black Kats enjoyed a bye week while keeping a close eye on the playoff race.

With the regular-season finale now in front of them, all attention turns to the Fountain City Classic against their crosstown rival, the Kansas City Bulldogs.

The Panthers currently control their own destiny in the Gateway Division and remain one of the most complete teams in the league.

6. Oklahoma Bears

Record: 5-2 🥋↔️

The Bears handled business exactly as expected, rolling past the Kansas Diamondbacks by a score of 54-8.

The victory keeps Oklahoma firmly among the CMFL's elite while setting the stage for one of the most anticipated matchups of the season.

Next up is "The Game" against longtime rival Joplin—a matchup that could serve as a preview of much bigger battles still to come.

7. Missouri Cyclones

Record: 5-2 🥋↔️

The Big Bros reminded everyone exactly who runs the household, cruising to a convincing 48-6 victory over the Columbia Vipers.

The Cyclones continue to play some of their best football at the right time and enter the postseason with momentum firmly on their side.

With a physical defense and explosive playmakers, Missouri remains a dangerous matchup for anyone in the playoff field.

8. Wichita Skyhawks

Record: 3-4 ✅️⬆️

The Skyhawks may have come up one point short, but they earned plenty of respect in a narrow 19-18 battle against the undefeated Tulsa Gators.

For much of the afternoon, Wichita controlled the pace and looked poised to pull off the upset of the season before Tulsa escaped late.

Now everything comes down to one final showdown against crosstown rival Kansas Diamondbacks with the fourth and final Great Plains playoff berth hanging in the balance.

9. Kansas City Bulldogs

Record: 4-3 ✅️🚮

The Bulldogs showed flashes of the talent that has made them one of the league's most intriguing teams, but they simply could not keep pace with the St. Joe Bucks in a 44-14 defeat.

Wide receiver and athlete Rondo Johnson continued to shine, while running backs Jay'Shon Ellis and Mario Vasquez provided additional bright spots.

While the loss severely damaged their playoff hopes, an opportunity remains to play spoiler and shock the league in the Fountain City Classic against the Kansas City Panthers.

10. Kansas Diamondbacks

Record: 3-4 ✅️🚮

The Diamondbacks were overwhelmed by a strong Oklahoma Bears squad, falling 54-8.

Fortunately, the loss does not eliminate their postseason dreams.

Everything now comes down to one game.

Standing between Kansas and a potential playoff berth are the Wichita Skyhawks in what amounts to a playoff game before the playoffs. Win, and the dream stays alive. Lose, and the season comes to an end.

🎙️ Final Whistle

It has all led to this.

One final weekend. One final opportunity. One final chance to improve playoff position, secure a postseason berth, or finish the season with pride.

Some teams are preparing for championship runs. Others are fighting to keep their seasons alive. Rivalries will be renewed, playoff seeds will be finalized, and for a few teams, the final chapter of the 2026 season will be written.

The regular season is almost over.

The postseason is almost here.

Welcome to Week 8.






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✅- Quality Win/Loss
🔥- Elite Win
👀- On Watch
🤔- Struggle Win
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🚫- FTG/Forfeit
🚮- Terrible Loss
🥋- 40 Plus or Shutout
🏆- League Champion
🎖- Champ Vs Champ Win
🎗- National Bowl Win
🥈- League Runner-up

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