BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. - Frostburg State football has been selected to finish second in the MEC, as announced for the preseason poll by the league office. 

The Bobcats received two first-place votes, collecting 108 points in total. After winning a share of the MEC crown in 2021, FSU returns five starters on both offense and defense this season. Frostburg went 10-1 a season ago and will be eligible for NCAA Postseason play for the first time in 2022. The Bobcats open their season against American International on Thursday, September 1 at 7 PM.

2022 MEC Preseason Football Poll
1. Notre Dame College (10) - 119
2. Frostburg State (2) - 108
3. Charleston - 99
4. UNC Pembroke - 93
5. West Virginia State - 74
6. Fairmont State - 73
7. Concord - 54
8. Wheeling - 52
9. Glenville State - 49
10. West Liberty - 39
11. Alderson Broaddus - 21
12. West Virginia Wesleyan - 11

( ) Indicates first-place votes
* Coaches not permitted to vote for own team