Rank | Team | Comments | Prior | |
1 | Jacksonville State | JSU (10-1) quelled any thoughts of UTM of winning the OVC, 33-7. A top 3 or 4 seed should await tomorrow. | 1 | |
2 | Sam Houston State | The Bearkats (11-0) finish the regular season as Southland champs and the only undefeated team in FCS. | 2 | |
3 | North Dakota State | NDSU (10-1) beat South Dakota and finished tied for another MVFC title. A top 2 seed should precede their name tomorrow. | 3 | |
4 | Eastern Washington | EWU (10-1) finsihed off their Big Sky season undefeated with their least impressive performance. Still a top 2 seed. | 4 | |
5 | James Madison | JMU (10-1) treat Elon quite bad, 63-14. Of course, the Dukes have done that to many opponents. Enjoy your 4-5 seed. | 6 | |
6 | North Dakota | North Dakota (9-2) was done last weekend. In a position to get a bye, it might be three weeks between games. | 8 | |
7 | Citadel | The Citadel (10-1) were crushed by North Carolina. But their undefeated FCS campaign should still get them a seed and a bye. | 5 | |
8 | South Dakota State | SDSU (8-3) took care of a UNI team who was fighting for their lives. The Jacks get their first MVFC crown and should get a bye. | 10 | |
9 | Youngstown State | YSU (8-3) completely destroyed Missouri State. They probably fall just short of a bye, but this team is worthy. | 13 | |
10 | Coastal Carolina | CCU (9-2) probably cost Liberty a playoff berth. Now the Chanticleers have one FCS game left: Hampton. | 12 | |
11 | Central Arkansas | UCA (9-2) had a good run crash to an end, without a Southland title. They should host a first round playoff game still. | 7 | |
12 | Villanova | Villanova (8-3) completes an 8-3 season and a no doubt about its playoff resume. | 16 | |
13 | Lehigh | Lehigh (9-2) smashed long-time rival Lafayette and should be in good shape to host a playoff game. | 15 | |
14 | Charleston Southern | Was do or die for CSU (7-3). They persevered and whipped Kennesaw State to win the Big South for a second year in a row. | 17 | |
15 | Wofford | Wofford (8-3) made sure their ticket was punched with a shutout of VMI. Welcome to the playoffs. | 18 | |
16 | Chattanooga | The Mocs (8-3) took a beating from Alabama, no real harm. They'll be hosting a playoff game next week. | 11 | |
17 | Richmond | The Spiders (8-3) got manhandled by William & Mary, who definitely wanted it more. Richmond is still safe for the playoffs. | 9 | |
18 | Albany | Albany (7-4) started hot in 2015, then stumbled. 4-4 in CAA with a FBS win should be good enough for a playoff spot. | 20 | |
19 | New Hampshire | UNH (7-4) doesn't have an overly great resume, but 6-2 in CAA is probably enough. They might be road bound though. | 25 | |
20 | Fordham | Fordham (8-3) wins again, six of their last seven. With many bubble teams losing, they should have just qualified. | 24 | |
21 | Cal Poly | Cal Poly (7-4) secures a playoff bid with a shootout win over NoCo. In fact, someone may have just scored again. | NR | |
22 | Weber State | Wasn't easy or impressive for Weber State (7-4), their win over Idaho State. Resume just good enough for a playoff bid. | NR | |
23 | North Carolina A&T | The Aggies (9-2) do what they always do, lose to NC Central. With a lot of other contenders losing, they might take the last bid. | 19 | |
24 | Samford | Samford (7-4) loses to ESTU, a third loss in four games. A bad way to end the season, that probably cost them a bid. | 14 | |
25 | Southeastern Louisiana | The Lions (7-4) win a shootout over Nicholls State to finish third in the Southland. But seven SLC wins aren't enough. | NR |
Week 12 FCS Football Power Rankings