FCS Nation Radio Releases Week 6 FCS Top 25 Poll

The Rich Keep Getting Richer

By Week 6, there’s no more guessing who the top dogs are. North Dakota State and South Dakota State continue to sit comfortably at No. 1 and No. 2, showing no signs of slowing down. Montana, Tarleton State, and Montana State round out the top five, a clear signal that the elite are separating from the pack.

Southern Illinois and Tennessee Tech remain steady in the Top 10, while North Dakota and Monmouth continue to make their presence known among the FCS elite. Lehigh stays hot at No. 12, proving their early-season success is no fluke.

The Ivy League reasserts itself this week with Harvard debuting at No. 17, while Youngstown State and Stephen F. Austin both break into the rankings at No. 21 and No. 25, respectively. At this point in the season, the contenders have shown their cards, and the margin for error is shrinking fast.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2025

FCS Nation Top 25 – Week 6 (2025)

1. North Dakota State (NDSU)

2. South Dakota State (SDSU)

3. Montana

4. Tarleton State

5. Montana State

6. Southern Illinois (SIU)

7. Tennessee Tech (TTU)

8. Illinois State

9. North Dakota (UND)

10. Monmouth

11. Idaho

12. Lehigh

13. Lamar

14. UC Davis

15. Northern Arizona (NAU)

16. Jackson State (JSU)

17. Harvard

18. Abilene Christian (ACU)

19. Austin Peay (APSU)

20. West Georgia (UWG)

21. Youngstown State (YSU)

22. Presbyterian (PC)

23. Furman (FU)

24. Mercer

25. Stephen F. Austin (SFA)