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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 2h

The highest FCS vs. FCS out-of-conference winning percentages (*does not include three Big Sky vs. Big Sky nonconference games). Ranking the FCS conferences: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 18h

Three teams not getting Top 25 votes but in the top 25 of TRACR, which reflects how good a team is offensively and defensively against an average team per 10 drives in a game: Chattanooga (3-2) – 15 TRACR Gardner-Webb (1-4, two 1-pt FBS losses) – 17 ETSU (3-2) – 24 theanalyst.com/fcs-predicti...

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FCS Predictions and Rankings | Opta Analyst

Our FCS college football rankings and predictions are powered by our net efficiency TRACR metric that evaluates how well a team performs.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 21h

On The FCS Edge, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill discussed Division I football's potential future with three tiers. Full episode: youtu.be/s8XaFEcOhNE?...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 01/10/2026

One thing that bands teams together is pride in their conference strength. Five weeks into the 2026 season, the TRACR projection model ranks the FCS conferences 1 to 13. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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How TRACR Ranks the FCS Conferences 1 to 13 | Opta Analyst

Their overall strength is a source of pride among FCS conferences. Through five weeks of games, the TRACR projection model ranks them.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 01/10/2026

The FCS teams that have outscored their opponents the most this season.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 30/09/2026

The Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week offers a chance to rise in the Valley: No. 2 South Dakota State (4-1, 1-0) at No. 10 Illinois State (4-1, 0-1) Kendra Sheehan previews the Week 5 showdown.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 30/09/2026

Per FCS senior editor Craig Haley, first-year FCS program West Florida has an agreement to play Arkansas in 2029. The Argonauts are eligible to play an FBS school in 2028, so another matchup could wind up preceding the Razorbacks.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 30/09/2026

🎙️ New episode of The FCS Edge🎙️ Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill talks FCS big picture: Health of FCS? Will D-I football restructure? Championship game future? Private equity scenario stalling? Plus, Week 5 predictions and team statements needed. theanalyst.com/podcast/fcs-...

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FCS Big Picture With Tom Wistrcill | Opta Analyst

On this week's FCS football podcast, the Big Sky Conference commissioner discusses key off-the-field topics. We also preview Week 5.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 30/09/2026

Points responsible for include those scored or passed for by a player. To qualify for the NCAA leaderboard, a player must have participated in 75 percent of a team’s games.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

There are four FCS ranked-vs.-ranked games this week. FCS Top 25 Poll: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

FCS vs. FBS matchups on Saturday: Samford (1-3) at UAB (2-2) Texas Southern (1-3) at Florida Atlantic (3-1) McNeese (2-3) at LSU (3-1)

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

With 19 straight wins, Montana State is nearing the top 10 of the longest streaks in FCS history. The Bobcats could be in the top five by the time Montana visits Bozeman on Nov. 21. theanalyst.com/articles/the...

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The Longest Winning Streaks in FCS History | Opta Analyst

The longest FCS winning streaks include a relative Who’s Who of championship programs. They like to grab a win and move on to the next one.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

Two rivals less than 50 miles apart, Wofford and Furman are set for a special matchup on Saturday in Greenville, South Carolina.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Flexing muscle in the Stats Perform FCS Top 10 Poll. Top 25: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Top-10 win-out percentages for the remainder of the regular season. Full TRACR rankings and predictions: theanalyst.com/fcs-predicti...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Top 25 Games in Week 5 No. 2 SDSU (4-1, 1-0 MVFC) at No. 10 Illinois St (4-1, 0-1) No. 8 Youngstown St (3-2, 1-1 MVFC) at No. 21 Southern Illinois (3-2, 1-0) No. 19 Northern Arizona (3-2, 1-1 Big Sky) at No. 12 Idaho St (4-0, 1-0) No. 22 Colgate (4-1, 3-0 Patriot) at No. 20 Harvard (2-0, 1-0 Ivy)

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week Congratulations to Alabama A&M RB Byron Perrilliat. FCS Week 4 Awards: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week Congratulations to the St. Thomas Tommies and coach Glenn Caruso. FCS Week 4 Awards: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week Congratulations to Portland State PK Joshua Hossmann Lees. FCS Week 4 Awards: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week Congratulations to Harvard DB Xaden Benson. FCS Week 4 Awards: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026

Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week Congratulations to Montana RB Eli Gillman. FCS Week 4 Awards: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

Illinois and defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, the former Montana head coach, departed ways on Sunday, one day after a 42-19 loss to Ohio State dropped the Illini to 2-2.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

FCS Longest Active Winning Streaks Overall 19 – Montana State 13 – South Carolina St 8 – Idaho St 5 – Lehigh, SFA 4 – Alabama A&M, Dayton, Jackson St, Tarleton State, Tenn Tech Home 16 – Rhode Island 12 – Montana State, South Carolina St Road 9 – Lehigh 6 – Montana State, South Carolina St

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

No. 1 Montana State (5-0, 2-0 Big Sky) 28, No. 18 Northern Arizona (3-2, 1-1) 14 UM QB Patrick Duchien: 3 total TDs (2 rush, 1 pass); RB Colson Coon: 18 carries, 199 yards Bobcats: 19-game winning streak NAU QB Ty Pennington: 26 of 38, 239 yards, 2 TDs; 72 rush yards Photo: @MSUBobcats_FB on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week No. 5 Montana (4-1, 2-0 Big Sky) 62, No. 10 UC Davis (3-2, 1-1) 22 UM RB Eli Gillman: 26 carries, 275 yards (school record), 4 TDs Grizzlies scored the first 31 points Photo: @MontanaGrizFB on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

No. 14 Idaho State (4-0, 1-0 Big Sky) 28, Southern Utah (1-4, 0-2) 24 ISU WR Chedon James: 7 receptions, 134 yards, TD catch; 4-yard TD run Turnovers: ISU 4, SUU 3 Photo: @BengalGridiron on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

Montana’s Eli Gillman has collected his 57th career rushing touchdown against UC Davis tonight to snap a tie with former Sacramento State running back Charles Roberts for first place in Big Sky Conference history. (@MontanaGrizFB photo)

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

No. 2 South Dakota State (4-1) 42, Eastern Illinois (1-4) 7 SDSU (408 rushing yards) Josiah Johnson: 14 carries, 121 yards, 2 TDs; James Basinger: 9 carries, 116 yards, TD Photo: @GoJacksFB on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

No. 22 Campbell (4-1, 2-0 CAA) 44, Hampton (1-4, 0-2) 20 QB Kamden Sixkiller: 5 TD passes (2 to Chinua Ezeigbo) Camels have doubled last year’s win total already while starting 4-1 for just the third time since they returned to football in 2008. Photo: @GoCamelsFB on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

Columbia is the first FCS team to post back-to-back overtime wins (Lafayette and Georgetown) since Montana in the 2023 playoff quarterfinals and semifinals. Photo: @CULionsFB on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

Northern Iowa (2-2, 1-0 MVFC) 28, No. 3 Illinois State (4-1, 0-1) 21 UNI QB Jaxon Dailey: 261 total yards, 3 total TDs Illinois State’s 11-game road winning streak is over. Photo: @UNIFootball on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

North Carolina A&T (1-4, 1-1 CAA) 22, No. 19 Rhode Island (2-3, 1-2) 18 NC A&T LB Donavan Frederick: 13 tackles (10 solos), 3 TFLs, 1 sack, 3 passes defended Photo: @NCATFootball on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

No. 15 Lamar (3-1, 1-0 Southland) 49, Nicholls (2-3, 1-1) 18 Lamar QB Aiden McCown: 312 total yards, 4 total TDs Photo: @LamarFootball on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 27/09/2026

Gardner-Webb (1-4) has suffered one-point losses to two FBS opponents this season: Sept. 12: 24-23 to Liberty Today: 36-35 to Marshall Photo: @HerdFB on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

Colgate (4-1, 3-0 Patriot) 28, No. 23 Villanova (2-3, 1-2) 21 Colgate QB Jake Stearney: 3 TD passes; LB Trooper Price: 9 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks Villanova WR Braden Reed: 6 receptions, 100 yards, TD Photo: @ColgateFB on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

No. 11 Youngstown State (3-2, 1-1 MVFC) 47, No. 8 South Dakota (3-2, 0-1) 28 YSU QB Beau Brungard: 329 total yards (170 rushing), 4 total yards (3 rushing); LB Graydon Rollins: 17 tackles, 1.5 TFLs Photo: @ysufootball on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

No. 12 Tennessee Tech (4-0, 2-0 SoCon) 42, Wofford (2-3, 1-2) 38 Jax Leatherwood's 15-yard TD pass to Eric Weatherly with 1:06 left was the game-winner for coach Bobby Wilder's Golden Eagles. Leatherwood finished with 427 yards and five TDs through the air.

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

Cornell (1-1, 1-0) 38, No. 17 Yale (1-1, 0-1) 25 Cornell QB Garrett Bass-Sulpizio: 2 TD runs; S Tommy MacPherson: 6 tackles, 2 INTs Yale played without No. 1 QB Dante Reno. Photo: @yalefootball on X

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

Thirteen of the season's final 24 FCS-vs.-FBS matchups are today. Week 4 Preview: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

Week 4 schedule for teams in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll and those receiving votes toward the national media rankings: theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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OptaAnalystFCS @optaanalystfcs.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026

No. 21 Harvard (2-0, 1-0 Ivy) 14, Brown (1-1, 0-1) 10 QB Charlie Smith: 30 of 37, 205 yards, 2 TDs, INT DB Xaden Benson: 4 tackles, 4 takeaways (3 INTs, 1 fumble recovery) theanalyst.com/articles/fcs...

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FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 4) | Opta Analyst

A Week 4 Top 25 scoreboard of FCS teams that are nationally ranked or receiving votes in the Stats Perform media poll.

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