THE WORD

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.

North Dakota climbs to No. 4 in the FCS Nation Top 25 as Missouri Valley chaos shakes up Week 8 rankings. See who rose, who fell, and who’s for real.

Previewing Friday’s matchup between Marist and Penn in Franklin Field. Marist looks to build on Week 6’s win and defend their spot in FCS standings — read key stats, storylines, and what to watch.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 11, 2025 This year’s list is loaded with contenders from across the country, featuring: 6 teams from the Big...