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Week 0 is in the books, and the FCS Nation Top 25 has its first shakeup of 2026. The Top 10 holds firm, while six new teams crack the Week 1 rankings.

FCS Nation Radio Releases Week 1 Top 25 Poll

The FCS Nation Week 1 Top 25 is here. See the latest 2026 FCS football rankings, including the biggest risers, newcomers and teams that dropped out.

Stone Labanowitz

Aug 313 min read

There’s more parity than ever in the NEC. We rank all eight teams and make the case for why every one of them could win the conference in 2026.

Pick Your Poison: Anyone Can Win the NEC

There’s more parity than ever in the NEC entering 2026. From CCSU and Duquesne to newcomer New Haven, here’s our 1-8 ranking — and why every team has a case to win the league.

AJ Mayowski

Aug 244 min read

Montana State Ends Title Drought, Beats Illinois State 35-34 in OT to Win FCS Championship

Over the hump: Montana State’s second FCS title has been a long time coming

Montana State football won the FCS National Championship with a 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State, powered by Justin Lamson and Taco Dowler.

Nathan Swaffar

Jan 64 min read

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FCS Nation Radio Releases Week 1 Top 25 Poll

Pick Your Poison: Anyone Can Win the NEC

Over the hump: Montana State’s second FCS title has been a long time coming

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