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Montana State stays No. 1 in the FCS Nation Week 11 Top 25 as Lamar surges, Stephen F. Austin falls and playoff debates intensify.

FCS Nation Radio Releases Week 11 Top 25 Poll: Lamar Surges, Montana State Holds No. 1 as Playoff Debate Intensifies 🍿

Lamar jumps six spots, SFA takes a tumble and Montana State holds the top spot. We're breaking down the biggest moves and the playoff résumé debate.

Stone Labanowitz

4 hours ago9 min read

North Dakota Knocks Off No. 1 South Dakota State

Chaos continues as another giant falls, and a newcomer takes the top spot👑

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

Madison McCord

Oct 215 min read

FCS Nation Radio releases its Week 8 Top 25 rankings for 2026. Tarleton State takes No. 1, Montana State rises to No. 2 and South Dakota State falls to No. 3. Copy

FCS Nation Radio Releases Week 8 Top 25 Poll: Tarleton State Takes No. 1

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.

Stone Labanowitz

Oct 198 min read

Montana State's Dowler Brothers Embrace Championship Expectations as Bobcats Begin Title Defense

Dowler Brothers Ready for the Pressure as Montana State Defends Its Crowns

Montana State stars Taco and Caden Dowler discuss defending the Bobcats' FCS national championship as Big Sky coaches reveal preseason polls and outlook.