South Carolina State Remaining Strong in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll
Opta Analyst • • sports
Key Points:
- Montana State remains the unanimous No. 1 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, extending its winning streak to 16 games following its national championship season, with a 2-0 start this year.
- South Carolina State, ranked 22nd, holds the FCS' second-longest active winning streak at 10 games after victories in the Orange Blossom Classic and season opener.
- Teams that defeated FBS opponents in Week 1 saw ranking boosts, with Tarleton State rising to No. 4, Idaho State to No. 17 (its highest since 2003), and The Citadel receiving votes for the first time this season.
- The poll, released weekly on Mondays, ranks teams based on votes where a first-place vote equals 25 points down to one point for 25th place, reflecting current season performances and recent games.
- Notable movements include South Dakota State at No. 2 after a Week 1 loss, Montana at No. 3, and Yale and Harvard entering the rankings despite no games played yet this season.
