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The Southland Conference title race heats up in Week 10 as undefeated No. 6 Stephen F. Austin travels to face No. 12 Lamar in a massive showdown. Meanwhile, No. 25 UIW looks to strengthen its FCS playoff résumé, and several teams battle for late-season momentum.

The race for the top seeds in the 2026 FCS playoffs is heating up. Montana State and South Dakota State have emerged as favorites, but unbeaten Tarleton State and Stephen F. Austin are making their cases. With Selection Sunday approaching, which contenders will secure home-field advantage, and which teams could be left disappointed?

The MEAC championship race is coming down to the wire. South Carolina State and North Carolina Central remain undefeated in conference play, while Delaware State is fighting to keep its Celebration Bowl hopes alive. With three pivotal matchups ahead, there's little room for error.

Montana State takes over the No. 1 spot in the FCS Nation Week 10 Top 25, while South Dakota State jumps ahead of undefeated Tarleton State. With Stephen F. Austin, Tennessee Tech and the Missouri Valley sparking heated debate, we're breaking down the biggest moves and explaining why strength of schedule, quality wins and the eye test matter.

Halloween weekend brings chaos to the Patriot League as Lehigh and Richmond battle for first place, Villanova surges back into contention and Colgate fights to save its season. We break down all four Week 9 matchups, playoff implications and the biggest unanswered questions.

The Southland Conference playoff race is heating up as undefeated Stephen F. Austin and Lamar lead the way entering Week 10. With five conference matchups on the schedule, teams across the league are fighting for position as the FCS postseason approache FCS Week 10 preview Southland Conference standings Stephen F. Austin football Lamar Cardinals football SFA vs Houston Christian Lamar vs UTRGV Southeastern Louisiana football McNeese vs Nicholls FCS

Campbell has gone from a two-win season to a Top 10 ranking behind quarterback Kamden Sixkiller and head coach Braxton Harris. Meanwhile, Stephen F. Austin extends Colby Carthel through 2031, the FCS Top 25 continues to shift and four ranked matchups headline a massive Week 10 slate.

Harvard made a statement with its dominant win over Princeton, but Dartmouth's surging offense presents another challenge. Meanwhile, Penn and Brown meet in a compelling matchup, Yale looks to rebound against Columbia, and Cornell's explosive offense faces Princeton's stingy defense. Here's a look at the Ivy League's biggest matchups this weekend.

Tarleton State continued its undefeated march with a 49-6 demolition of West Georgia, while Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky and UTRGV emerged victorious in Week 8. With pivotal conference matchups looming, FCS Nation breaks down the biggest performances, storylines and Week 9 matchups across the United Athletic Conference.

Tarleton State holds the top spot, but Week 9 delivers plenty of movement. South Dakota climbs into the Top 5, Lehigh suffers a 13-spot fall, and UAlbany and Chattanooga enter the rankings as the FCS playoff race heats up.

Southland Conference Week 8 features undefeated SFA vs. Southeastern, HCU vs. Lamar and more. Preview every matchup, key player and storyline.

The Ivy League football championship race is heating up as undefeated Harvard prepares for a major showdown with Princeton. Meanwhile, Cornell looks to build on its stunning upset of Lehigh, Columbia continues its surprising run, and Yale hopes to overcome defensive struggles against Penn. Here's a breakdown of all four matchups heading into a pivotal weekend of Ivy League action.

The 2026 MEAC football championship race is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. With Morgan State, Howard, South Carolina State, Norfolk State, Delaware State and North Carolina Central all entering conference play with something to prove, the road to Atlanta and the Celebration Bowl is wide open.

North Dakota stuns No. 1 SDSU, Tarleton State takes over, Idaho shocks Montana and the FCS playoff committee sparks a new No. 1 debate.

One national title contender, one dangerous challenger and a conference full of question marks. Our latest UAC breakdown covers the biggest results, playoff implications and matchups ahead.

There's a new No. 1 in the FCS Nation Top 25. Tarleton State takes over the top spot in Week 8, Montana State climbs to No. 2 and South Dakota State falls to No. 3. Here's the reasoning behind the shakeup and a look at all 25 teams in this week's rankings.

The calm before the storm has arrived in the MEAC. With Morgan State surging, South Carolina State looking to rebound and Norfolk State gaining momentum under Michael Vick, the race for the conference crown is wide open.

Ivy League football enters Week 7 with Harvard looking to solidify its place atop the conference, Princeton's defense making a statement and Yale quarterback Dante Reno putting together a remarkable season. From Columbia's Friday night showdown with Penn to undefeated Lehigh's visit to Cornell, we break down six matchups, key players and predictions for the weekend ahead.

Tarleton State survived a furious Austin Peay comeback to remain undefeated, while Abilene Christian moved to 2-0 in conference play and Eastern Kentucky handled West Georgia. We break down the biggest UAC football results from Week 7 and preview the matchups ahead, including Central Arkansas at Tarleton State and Abilene Christian at North Alabama.

The Missouri Valley and Big Sky have dominated the national championship conversation for years, but Tarleton State, Lehigh, Stephen F. Austin and Lamar are making their cases for a deep playoff run. Meanwhile, Northern Iowa strikes again, Montana and North Dakota tumble in the Top 25, and another loaded MVFC weekend awaits.