First Poll of 2016-17. Anyone Disagree?
| Rank | Team Name (1st Place votes) | Points | Position last time |
| 1 | Temple TN (3) | 30 | 2 |
| 2 | Heritage Mission NY | 27 | 8 |
| 3 | Kettle Moraine WI | 24 | 4 |
| 4 | Athens GA | 21 | 1 |
| 5 | Pleasant View KY | 18 | 7 |
| 6 | Faith FL | 15 | 12 |
| 7 | Woodside CO | 12 | 9 |
| 8 | Falls WI | 9 | 5 |
| 9 | Bethel Calvary | 6 | 6 |
| 10 | Tabernacle NC | 3 | 10 |