THE WORD

South Dakota State takes over the No. 1 spot in the FCS Nation Week 6 Top 25 after Montana State’s 19-game winning streak comes to an end. Montana climbs to No. 2, undefeated Tarleton State enters the Top 3 and Youngstown State continues its rapid rise.

Illinois State climbs into the Top 3, South Dakota makes a massive jump and Stony Brook enters the poll after knocking off Rhode Island. See the complete FCS Nation Week 4 Top 25.

Week 1 brought FBS upsets, statement wins and two new teams into the rankings. Montana State remains No. 1 in the FCS Nation Week 2 Top 25, while Idaho State makes a major jump and West Florida and Campbell crash the poll.