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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.

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.

Week 4 brings one of the Patriot League’s deepest slates yet, with No. 25 Colgate visiting Villanova, unbeaten No. 9 Lehigh heading to Penn and several teams facing pivotal early-season tests. Add potentially rough weather across the Northeast, and Saturday could get interesting quickly.

Week 2 of Ivy League football features Harvard at Brown, Yale vs. Cornell, Penn hosting Lehigh, Dartmouth taking on Monmouth and more key matchups.

The wait is over. All eight Ivy League teams finally take the field Saturday, with Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth and the rest of the Ancient Eight beginning their 2026 campaigns. We break down every matchup and what to watch in Week 1.

The Patriot League hits the heart of its nonconference schedule with five teams taking on FBS opponents—but the biggest game of the weekend may be an all-FCS battle as #20 William & Mary visits #9 Lehigh with major early-season stakes.

The 2026 Patriot League football season kicks off with all 10 teams in action. Preview Lafayette-Georgetown, Villanova-William & Mary, Lehigh-Holy Cross and more.