Three CAA Football Teams Ranked Among Top 13 In Latest FCS Top 25 Polls

Three CAA Football Teams Ranked Among Top 13 In Latest FCS Top 25 Polls

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Rob Washburn

RICHMOND, Va. (October 20, 2025) – Three CAA Football teams are ranked among the top 13 in the nation according to the latest Stats Perform and AFCA FCS Top 25 polls released on Monday.

Monmouth (6-1), which pulled away for a 49-21 victory over Stony Brook last week, moved up to No. 9 in the AFCA poll and No. 10 in the Stats poll. The Hawks take a four-game winning streak to Hampton on Saturday.

Villanova (5-2) jumped to No. 11 in the Stats poll and No. 12 in the AFCA poll after extending its winning streak to four with a 56-14 triumph over Hampton. The Wildcats, who have won 19 straight at home, welcome UAlbany on Saturday.

Rhode Island (6-2) vaulted to No. 13 in both the Stats and AFCA rankings following a 58-17 at UAlbany last Saturday. The Rams, who are on a 12-game winning streak at Meade Stadium, entertain in-state rival Bryant this week.
 
2025 STATS PERFORM FCS TOP 25 POLL – OCT. 20
  1. North Dakota State
  2. South Dakota State
  3. Tarleton State
  4. Montana
  5. Montana State
  6. UC Davis
  7. Lehigh
  8. North Dakota
  9. Tennessee Tech
  10. Monmouth
  11. Villanova
  12. Jackson State
  13. Rhode Island
  14. Harvard
  15. Lamar
  16. Southern Illinois
  17. Mercer
  18. Illinois State
  19. Presbyterian
  20. Northern Arizona
  21. South Dakota
  22. Youngstown State
  23. Abilene Christian
  24. Stephen F. Austin
  25. Austin Peay
RV: Southeastern Louisiana, Western Carolina, Sacramento State, North Carolina Central, Lafayette, Penn, Gardner-Webb, Alabama State, Duquesne, West Georgia

2025 AFCA FCS COACHES TOP 25 POLL – OCT. 20
  1. North Dakota State
  2. South Dakota State
  3. Tarleton State
  4. Montana
  5. Montana State
  6. UC Davis
  7. Lehigh
  8. Tennessee Tech
  9. Monmouth
  10. North Dakota
  11. Jackson State
  12. Villanova
  13. Rhode Island
  14. Mercer
  15. Lamar
  16. Presbyterian
  17. Harvard
  18. Southern Illinois
  19. Southeastern Louisiana
  20. Illinois State
  21. Youngstown State
  22. Northern Arizona
  23. Austin Peay
  24. Stephen F. Austin
  25. Abilene Christian
RV: South Dakota, West Georgia, Western Carolina, North Carolina Central, Lafayette, Penn, Sacramento State, UT Rio Grande Valley, Central Arkansas, Gardner-Webb, Alabama State, Dartmouth, Duquesne.