Montana Rises as Tarleton State and Central Arkansas Fall in FCS Top 25
The Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll for Week 10 highlights the dominance of North Dakota State, led by first-year coach Tim Polasek, maintaining their top position. The poll also emphasizes the impact of first-year coaches, with teams like Harvard, UC Davis, and Mercer making significant strides. Harvard, under coach Andrew Aurich, entered the rankings at No. 24 after defeating Dartmouth. Nine different leagues are represented in the Top 25, with Duquesne from the Northeast Conference making its first appearance this season. The poll is determined by a national media panel.