All five football playing schools in the Big North Conference-United Division are ranked among the Top 10 teams in New Jersey by the Star-Ledger. In fact the five schools are ranked #1-4 and #7 in the state to start the season. St. Joseph’s which finished last season ranked #1 in NJ starts the season at the top of the rankings this year. The Green Knights are followed by defending Non-Public Group IV champions, Paramus Catholic at #2. Bergen Catholic is #3, Don Bosco is ranked #4 and DePaul is ranked #7.