More Than a Lone Star: Tarleton State, SFA Headline Texas Contingent in FCS Top 25 Poll
Two Texas FCS schools break into the national Top 25, marking a surge for the Lone Star in Division I football.
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Two Texas FCS schools break into the national Top 25, marking a surge for the Lone Star in Division I football.
Morgan State earns first FCS Top 25 ranking in program history.
South Dakota State’s rise to No. 1 jolts the FCS Top 25, sending Montana State tumbling and reshaping the playoff picture.
Strong mix of conferences near the top of FCS rankings.
South Carolina State remains in the upper tier of the weekly Stats Perform FCS Top 25, as the poll reshuffles with North Dakota and Idaho State climbing.
Montana State is the unanimous favorite to repeat as FCS football champions, according to the preseason polls.
Stats Perform has released its 2026 FCS Preseason All-America Team, highlighting top talent across various collegiate programs.