MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Following its 64-12 victory over Thiel College on Saturday, the Washington & Jefferson College football team moved up a spot to No.12 in the weekly rankings released by D3football.com Sunday evening. 

W&J entered the Presidents' Athletic Conference opener at Thiel ranked No. 13. The Presidents scored early and often as they picked up a dominant victory over the Tomcats. The W&J defense accounted for two touchdowns and forced a safety in the victory. The win was the 15th straight for W&J in the head-to-head series with Thiel.

W&J entered the season ranked No. 19 by D3football.com before jumping six spots in last week's poll following a win over nationally-ranked John Carroll University. 

The Presidents host Bethany College for its home opener at Cameron Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18. Kickoff for the PAC matchup is set for 6 p.m.