| Rank | Team | Comments | Prior | |
| 1 |  | North Dakota State | NDSU (3-0) demolished Delaware, 38-10. It wasn't as close the score. Oh, but next week? #3 SDSU comes to town. BIG GAME! | 1 |
| 2 |  | James Madison | JMU (3-1) all but widowed William from Mary, 51-0. The Dukes are hitting their stride and travel to rival Richmond next. | 2 |
| 3 |  | South Dakota State | SDSU (2-0) had the week off. Extra rest before Bison week is good. The Jacks have had recent success against them too. | 3 |
| 4 |  | Kennesaw State | KSU (3-1) gave up 13 1st quarter points to a D-III team, then went nuts. A home win next week probably ends Samford's season. | 4 |
| 5 |  | Eastern Washington | EWU (3-1) gave up a lot of rushing to Cal Poly, but the 'Stangs couldn't fly with the Eagles. Very important trip to MSU next week. | 7 |
| 6 |  | Illinois State | The Redbirds (3-0) took that extra rest and prep, went to Colorado State and won. Travel to Missouri State to open MVFC play. | 15 |
| 7 |  | Maine | Maine (2-1) only mustered 5 points at Central Michigan. But the defense was tough. Needs to be again next week when going to Yale. | 5 |
| 8 |  | Elon | Elon (2-1) got off to a sluggish start at Charleston Southern, but came back to win. A home game with a desperate UNH awaits. | 10 |
| 9 |  | Villanova | 'Nova (3-1) continues their dominance over Pennsylvania teams. A roadie at a tough Stony Brook might be concerning. | 11 |
| 10 |  | McNeese State | The Cowboys (3-1) are probably disappointed with their result against BYU. They'll look to SFA to suppress those bad feelings next. | 9 |
| 11 |  | Jacksonville State | JSU (2-1) overwhelmed Tennessee Tech, 48-20. Now they get Austin Peay who might have been looking ahead this week. | 13 |
| 12 |  | Montana | The Griz (3-1) come home after a road dud and outscored Sac State. Next week they go see Cal Poly's rushing attack. | 14 |
| 13 |  | Wofford | The Terriers (2-1) had the week off and now enter into a three-game road trip. First up...Gardner-Webb. | 22 |
| 14 |  | Weber State | Probably been too tough on WSU (3-1). Defense is legit and the offense has found itself, look out. And now they get a week to rest. | 24 |
| 15 |  | Nicholls | The Colonels (2-2) have to be feeling good. An FBS win and a win over SHSU? You bet! Lamar at home next. | 21 |
| 16 |  | Colgate | The Raiders (3-0) are no doubt leaders of the Patriot League after this week. A road game at William & Mary seems very winnable. | 17 |
| 17 |  | Montana State | Bobcats (3-1) clawed out a win against the Vikings, 43-23. Looking for a statement win when EWU comes calling. | 18 |
| 18 |  | UC Davis | UCD (3-1) welcomed Idaho back into Big Sky action with a thorough beatdown. A week off after this good start is well deserved. | 20 |
| 19 |  | Chattanooga | The Mocs (4-0) are still undefeated, also crippling Samford's playoff hopes. They're starting to look like early 2010's Chattanooga. | 25 |
| 20 |  | Stony Brook | Seawolves (3-1) spotted Richmond 3, then smeared the Spiders all over the field. Huge mid-season game with Villanova next. | NR |
| 21 |  | Central Aekansas | UCA (2-1) had the week off, knowing that a trip to SHSU was next. This game just might have playoff implications later. This is big. | NR |
| 22 |  | Sam Houston State | SHSU (1-2) doubled up losing for the first time in what seems like ages. And a home game with UCA won't be any easier. | 12 |
| 23 |  | Northern Arizona | The NAU (2-2) defense comes through in a win. They need to win at Idaho State next week to gain momentum for a playoff push later. | NR |
| 24 |  | Tennessee State | TSU (2-0) comes roaring back and blocks a late FG to beat EIU. After waiting two weeks to play, next week they go to FBS Vandy. | NR |
| 25 |  | North Carolina A&T | NC A&T (3-1) inexplicably lost to Morgan State. The game was a "non-conference" match-up, so the MEAC still goes through them. | 6 |
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