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South Dakota State Claims No. 1 Ranking as Montana State Tumbles in FCS Top 25 Poll

South Dakota State takes top spot in FCS Top 25 Poll, Montana State falls to No. 6.

By · Published October 6, 2026  11:51 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  13:24 UTC

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Five FCS football teams will feel the impact of a new No. 1 ranking in the Stats Perform FCS National Poll. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits have taken the top spot, replacing a team that tumbled in the rankings. According to the poll, the Jackrabbits have surpassed the previous No. 1 team, which fell to No. 6.

The reason for the change is attributed to a wild weekend in FCS football, which saw a pair of new No. 1s emerge. The Opta Analyst and NCAA.com are among the outlets that emphasize the dramatic shift in rankings. The exact cause of the change is not specified in the poll, but it is clear that a significant upset occurred.

The evidence behind the change can be seen in the new rankings, which place the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at No. 1 and the Montana State Bobcats at No. 6. The full rankings are available from the Stats Perform FCS National Poll, but one question remains: what's next for the teams that have been affected by the change in rankings?

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What is the current ranking of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

No. 1 in the Stats Perform FCS National Poll

What is the current ranking of the Montana State Bobcats?

No. 6 in the Stats Perform FCS National Poll

What is the reason for the change in rankings?

A wild weekend in FCS football, according to the Opta Analyst and NCAA.com

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FCS football South Dakota State Montana State Stats Perform FCS National Poll NCAA.com Opta Analyst

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