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In a key NEC Football game on Saturday, Duquesne (5-5, 3-2) will seek to remain alive in the title race against Central Connecticut State (7-3, 5-0), which will clinch an outright championship and FCS playoff bid with a road win.
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In a key NEC Football game on Saturday, Duquesne (5-5, 3-2) will seek to remain alive in the title race against Central Connecticut State (7-3, 5-0), which will clinch an outright championship and FCS playoff bid with a road win.
Coming tomorrow to The FCS Edge: An informative joint interview with Southland commissioner Chris Grant and UAC executive director Jeff Bacon.
Interest for an FCS championship return to Frisco?
Is a field of 24 still the right number?
How do UAC and Southland contenders stack up?
And much more.
Interest for an FCS championship return to Frisco?
Is a field of 24 still the right number?
How do UAC and Southland contenders stack up?
And much more.
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Coming tomorrow to The FCS Edge: An informative joint interview with Southland commissioner Chris Grant and UAC executive director Jeff Bacon.
Interest for an FCS championship return to Frisco?
Is a field of 24 still the right number?
How do UAC and Southland contenders stack up?
And much more.
Interest for an FCS championship return to Frisco?
Is a field of 24 still the right number?
How do UAC and Southland contenders stack up?
And much more.
Straight out of the Top 10 and right into Big Sky After Dark: UC Davis (7-2) at Montana State (8-2) is the Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week.
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Straight out of the Top 10 and right into Big Sky After Dark: UC Davis (7-2) at Montana State (8-2) is the Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week.
Weber State has parted ways with football coach Mickey Mental, who went 3-7 this season and was 13-20 (8-14 Big Sky) in three overall years.
Brent Myers (offensive line) has been named interim head coach for the season’s final two games.
FCS coaching tracker: tinyurl.com/mps8b2x9
Brent Myers (offensive line) has been named interim head coach for the season’s final two games.
FCS coaching tracker: tinyurl.com/mps8b2x9
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Weber State has parted ways with football coach Mickey Mental, who went 3-7 this season and was 13-20 (8-14 Big Sky) in three overall years.
Brent Myers (offensive line) has been named interim head coach for the season’s final two games.
FCS coaching tracker: tinyurl.com/mps8b2x9
Brent Myers (offensive line) has been named interim head coach for the season’s final two games.
FCS coaching tracker: tinyurl.com/mps8b2x9
UC Davis has the sixth-longest active streak of appearances in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll.
In falling to No. 16 today, South Dakota State has its lowest ranking since also being 16 in the 2015 preseason poll.
In falling to No. 16 today, South Dakota State has its lowest ranking since also being 16 in the 2015 preseason poll.
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
UC Davis has the sixth-longest active streak of appearances in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll.
In falling to No. 16 today, South Dakota State has its lowest ranking since also being 16 in the 2015 preseason poll.
In falling to No. 16 today, South Dakota State has its lowest ranking since also being 16 in the 2015 preseason poll.
Why, yes, bring on Week 12.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Why, yes, bring on Week 12.
The new Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll heading into the final two full weeks of the regular season.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The new Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll heading into the final two full weeks of the regular season.
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Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to the Davidson Wildcats.
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Congratulations to the Davidson Wildcats.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to the Davidson Wildcats.
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Congratulations to the Davidson Wildcats.
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Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week
Congratulations to Chattanooga QB Battle Alberson.
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Congratulations to Chattanooga QB Battle Alberson.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week
Congratulations to Chattanooga QB Battle Alberson.
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Congratulations to Chattanooga QB Battle Alberson.
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Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to South Carolina State DB Jarod Washington.
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Congratulations to South Carolina State DB Jarod Washington.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to South Carolina State DB Jarod Washington.
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Congratulations to South Carolina State DB Jarod Washington.
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Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Villanova RB Ja'briel Mace.
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Congratulations to Villanova RB Ja'briel Mace.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to Villanova RB Ja'briel Mace.
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Congratulations to Villanova RB Ja'briel Mace.
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Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to the Florida A&M Rattlers.
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Congratulations to the Florida A&M Rattlers.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week
Congratulations to the Florida A&M Rattlers.
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Congratulations to the Florida A&M Rattlers.
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Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Player of the Week
Congratulations to Prairie View A&M QB Cameron Peters.
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Congratulations to Prairie View A&M QB Cameron Peters.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Player of the Week
Congratulations to Prairie View A&M QB Cameron Peters.
Story: theanalyst.com/articles/hbc...
Congratulations to Prairie View A&M QB Cameron Peters.
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FCS unbeatens: Best start since …
North Dakota State (10-0): 2019
Montana (10-0): 2009
Lehigh (10-0): 2001
Tennessee Tech (10-0): first time ever
Harvard (8-0): 2014
North Dakota State (10-0): 2019
Montana (10-0): 2009
Lehigh (10-0): 2001
Tennessee Tech (10-0): first time ever
Harvard (8-0): 2014
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
FCS unbeatens: Best start since …
North Dakota State (10-0): 2019
Montana (10-0): 2009
Lehigh (10-0): 2001
Tennessee Tech (10-0): first time ever
Harvard (8-0): 2014
North Dakota State (10-0): 2019
Montana (10-0): 2009
Lehigh (10-0): 2001
Tennessee Tech (10-0): first time ever
Harvard (8-0): 2014
No. 11 UC Davis (7-2, 5-1 Big Sky) 28, Idaho (4-6, 2-4) 14
UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 21 of 27, 248 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; 1 rush TD
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UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 21 of 27, 248 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; 1 rush TD
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November 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
No. 11 UC Davis (7-2, 5-1 Big Sky) 28, Idaho (4-6, 2-4) 14
UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 21 of 27, 248 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; 1 rush TD
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UCD QB Caden Pinnick: 21 of 27, 248 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; 1 rush TD
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FCS teams with two or more Top 25 wins this season.
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
FCS teams with two or more Top 25 wins this season.
Northern Arizona (6-4, 3-3 Big Sky) 49,
Northern Colorado (3-7, 1-5) 10
Kolbie Katsis: 100-yard kickoff return TD; 87 scrimmage yards
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Northern Colorado (3-7, 1-5) 10
Kolbie Katsis: 100-yard kickoff return TD; 87 scrimmage yards
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November 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Northern Arizona (6-4, 3-3 Big Sky) 49,
Northern Colorado (3-7, 1-5) 10
Kolbie Katsis: 100-yard kickoff return TD; 87 scrimmage yards
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Northern Colorado (3-7, 1-5) 10
Kolbie Katsis: 100-yard kickoff return TD; 87 scrimmage yards
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MVFC champion North Dakota State hosts Northern Iowa next Saturday with the chance to earn the 250th win of its FCS era.
The Bison are 249-48 (.838) since 2004.
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The Bison are 249-48 (.838) since 2004.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
MVFC champion North Dakota State hosts Northern Iowa next Saturday with the chance to earn the 250th win of its FCS era.
The Bison are 249-48 (.838) since 2004.
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The Bison are 249-48 (.838) since 2004.
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No. 22 South Dakota (7-4, 5-2 MVFC) 24,
No. 8 South Dakota State (7-3, 3-3) 17
USD's L.J. Phillips Jr.: 27 carries, 168 yards, 2 TDs
SDSU: first three-game losing streak since three over 2015/2016 seasons (last same-season three-game losing streak was in 2013)
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No. 8 South Dakota State (7-3, 3-3) 17
USD's L.J. Phillips Jr.: 27 carries, 168 yards, 2 TDs
SDSU: first three-game losing streak since three over 2015/2016 seasons (last same-season three-game losing streak was in 2013)
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November 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
No. 22 South Dakota (7-4, 5-2 MVFC) 24,
No. 8 South Dakota State (7-3, 3-3) 17
USD's L.J. Phillips Jr.: 27 carries, 168 yards, 2 TDs
SDSU: first three-game losing streak since three over 2015/2016 seasons (last same-season three-game losing streak was in 2013)
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No. 8 South Dakota State (7-3, 3-3) 17
USD's L.J. Phillips Jr.: 27 carries, 168 yards, 2 TDs
SDSU: first three-game losing streak since three over 2015/2016 seasons (last same-season three-game losing streak was in 2013)
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No. 20 Lamar (8-2, 5-1 Southland) 14,
No. 19 Southeastern Louisiana (7-3, 5-1) 12
Lamar forges tie for second place behind SFA (8-2, 6-0)
SLU had averaged 45.8 points in first five Southland games
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No. 19 Southeastern Louisiana (7-3, 5-1) 12
Lamar forges tie for second place behind SFA (8-2, 6-0)
SLU had averaged 45.8 points in first five Southland games
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November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
No. 20 Lamar (8-2, 5-1 Southland) 14,
No. 19 Southeastern Louisiana (7-3, 5-1) 12
Lamar forges tie for second place behind SFA (8-2, 6-0)
SLU had averaged 45.8 points in first five Southland games
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No. 19 Southeastern Louisiana (7-3, 5-1) 12
Lamar forges tie for second place behind SFA (8-2, 6-0)
SLU had averaged 45.8 points in first five Southland games
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No. 3 Montana State (8-2, 6-0 Big Sky) 66,
Weber State (3-7, 1-5) 14
QB Justin Lamson: 2 TD passes, 2 TD runs; RB Julius Davis: 114 rush yards, 2 TDs
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Weber State (3-7, 1-5) 14
QB Justin Lamson: 2 TD passes, 2 TD runs; RB Julius Davis: 114 rush yards, 2 TDs
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November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
No. 3 Montana State (8-2, 6-0 Big Sky) 66,
Weber State (3-7, 1-5) 14
QB Justin Lamson: 2 TD passes, 2 TD runs; RB Julius Davis: 114 rush yards, 2 TDs
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Weber State (3-7, 1-5) 14
QB Justin Lamson: 2 TD passes, 2 TD runs; RB Julius Davis: 114 rush yards, 2 TDs
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Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week
No. 12 Mercer (8-1, 7-0 SoCon) 49,
No. 24 Western Carolina (6-4, 5-1) 47
Mercer: Clinches SoCon's automatic playoff bid; Reice Griffith 37-yard FG with 1:30 left
WCU: Taron Dickens 551 pass yards, 7 TDs; Catamounts miss FG attempt on final play
No. 12 Mercer (8-1, 7-0 SoCon) 49,
No. 24 Western Carolina (6-4, 5-1) 47
Mercer: Clinches SoCon's automatic playoff bid; Reice Griffith 37-yard FG with 1:30 left
WCU: Taron Dickens 551 pass yards, 7 TDs; Catamounts miss FG attempt on final play
November 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week
No. 12 Mercer (8-1, 7-0 SoCon) 49,
No. 24 Western Carolina (6-4, 5-1) 47
Mercer: Clinches SoCon's automatic playoff bid; Reice Griffith 37-yard FG with 1:30 left
WCU: Taron Dickens 551 pass yards, 7 TDs; Catamounts miss FG attempt on final play
No. 12 Mercer (8-1, 7-0 SoCon) 49,
No. 24 Western Carolina (6-4, 5-1) 47
Mercer: Clinches SoCon's automatic playoff bid; Reice Griffith 37-yard FG with 1:30 left
WCU: Taron Dickens 551 pass yards, 7 TDs; Catamounts miss FG attempt on final play
No. 2 Montana (10-0, 6-0 Big Sky) 29,
Eastern Washington (4-6, 3-3) 24
UM QB Keali’I Ah Yat: 2 TD passes, TD run
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Eastern Washington (4-6, 3-3) 24
UM QB Keali’I Ah Yat: 2 TD passes, TD run
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November 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
No. 2 Montana (10-0, 6-0 Big Sky) 29,
Eastern Washington (4-6, 3-3) 24
UM QB Keali’I Ah Yat: 2 TD passes, TD run
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Eastern Washington (4-6, 3-3) 24
UM QB Keali’I Ah Yat: 2 TD passes, TD run
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No. 1 North Dakota State (10-0, 7-0 MVFC) 15,
No. 13 North Dakota (6-4, 4-2) 10
Bison claim MVFC title and the season’s first automatic bid to the FCS playoffs
Cole Payton 8-yard TD run with 2:22 left gave Bison their first lead
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No. 13 North Dakota (6-4, 4-2) 10
Bison claim MVFC title and the season’s first automatic bid to the FCS playoffs
Cole Payton 8-yard TD run with 2:22 left gave Bison their first lead
Photo: @NDSUfootball on X
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
No. 1 North Dakota State (10-0, 7-0 MVFC) 15,
No. 13 North Dakota (6-4, 4-2) 10
Bison claim MVFC title and the season’s first automatic bid to the FCS playoffs
Cole Payton 8-yard TD run with 2:22 left gave Bison their first lead
Photo: @NDSUfootball on X
No. 13 North Dakota (6-4, 4-2) 10
Bison claim MVFC title and the season’s first automatic bid to the FCS playoffs
Cole Payton 8-yard TD run with 2:22 left gave Bison their first lead
Photo: @NDSUfootball on X
No. 14 Rhode Island (8-2, 6-0 CAA) 34, Elon (4-6, 2-4) 20
URI QB Devin Farrell: 309 pass yards, 3 total TDs
Rams hold first place over Villanova (6-1 CAA) and Maine and Monmouth (5-1 each)
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URI QB Devin Farrell: 309 pass yards, 3 total TDs
Rams hold first place over Villanova (6-1 CAA) and Maine and Monmouth (5-1 each)
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November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
No. 14 Rhode Island (8-2, 6-0 CAA) 34, Elon (4-6, 2-4) 20
URI QB Devin Farrell: 309 pass yards, 3 total TDs
Rams hold first place over Villanova (6-1 CAA) and Maine and Monmouth (5-1 each)
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URI QB Devin Farrell: 309 pass yards, 3 total TDs
Rams hold first place over Villanova (6-1 CAA) and Maine and Monmouth (5-1 each)
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