The Bradley men's cross country team is predicted to reclaim its spot atop the Missouri Valley Conference – picked first in the conference's annual preseason poll. Additionally, the BU women's team was slated to finish second among the league's 10 programs.
With the preseason nod, the Braves men's team is picked to win its sixth title in the last seven seasons – falling short only during the COVID-adjusted 2020-21 campaign. The Braves return four runners who have earned All-MVC honors in the past in seniors Alec Danner, Jack Franklin and Charlie Parrish and sophomore Billy Hauenstein.