Villanova, Richmond Move Into Top 10 In Latest FCS Top 25 Polls

Villanova, Richmond Move Into Top 10 In Latest FCS Top 25 Polls

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Rob Washburn

RICHMOND, Va. (November 11, 2024) – Villanova and Richmond moved into the top 10 to lead four CAA Football teams ranked in the FCS Top 25 polls released by Stats Perform and the AFCA on Monday.
 
Villanova (8-2) rose to #8 in the AFCA rankings and #9 in the Stats rankings following a 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T last Saturday. The Wildcats travel to Monmouth this week.
 
Richmond (8-2) climbed to #7 in the AFCA poll and #11 in the Stats poll after rallying over Campbell, 27-24, last Saturday for its eighth consecutive win. The Spiders are on the road at Hampton this week.
 
Stony Brook (8-2) rose to #16 in the Stats rankings and #17 in the AFCA rankings after beating UAlbany, 24-6, last Saturday. The Seawolves head to New Hampshire this week.
 
Rhode Island (8-2) fell to #15 in the Stats poll and #18 in the AFCA poll after a narrow 24-21 setback at Delaware, which ended a seven-game winning streak. The Rams welcome UAlbany on Saturday.
 
William & Mary (6-4) was among others receiving votes in both poll and New Hampshire (6-4) picked up votes in the Stats poll. The Tribe hosts Bryant on Saturday and the Wildcats entertain Stony Brook.
 
Hampton (5-5) Is ranked #10 in the HBCU FCS Coaches Poll. The Pirates are home against Richmond on Saturday.
 
2024 STATS PERFORM FCS TOP 25 POLL – NOV. 11
  1. North Dakota State
  2. Montana State
  3. South Dakota State
  4. UC Davis
  5. South Dakota
  6. UIW
  7. Mercer
  8. Idaho
  9. Villanova
  10. Montana
  11. Richmond
  12. Southeast Missouri
  13. Tarleton State
  14. Abilene Christian
  15. Rhode Island
  16. Stony Brook
  17. Illinois State
  18. UT Martin
  19. Chattanooga
  20. Harvard
  21. ETSU
  22. Duquesne
  23. Jackson State
  24. Central Arkansas
  25. Northern Arizona
RV: South Carolina State, Eastern Kentucky, North Dakota, William & Mary, Drake, Tennessee State, North Carolina Central, Dartmouth, Southeastern Louisiana, New Hampshire, Southern Utah, Western Carolina
 
2024 AFCA FCS TOP 25 POLL – NOV. 11
  1. North Dakota State
  2. Montana State
  3. South Dakota State
  4. UC Davis
  5. South Dakota
  6. UIW
  7. Richmond
  8. Villanova
  9. Mercer
  10. Idaho
  11. Montana
  12. Tarleton State
  13. Southeast Missouri
  14. Missouri State
  15. Abilene Christian
  16. Illinois State
  17. Stony Brook
  18. Rhode Island
  19. UT Martin
  20. Jackson State
  21. Duquesne
  22. Harvard
  23. South Carolina State
  24. Dartmouth
  25. Butler/Chattanooga
RV: Central Arkansas, Drake, William & Mary, Tennessee State, North Carolina Central, North Dakota, Northern Arizona, ETSU, Southeastern Louisiana, Eastern Kentucky
 
2024 HBCU FCS COACHES POLL – NOV. 11
  1. Jackon State
  2. South Carolina State
  3. North Carolina Central
  4. Tennessee State
  5. Southern
  6. Florida A&M
  7. Alabama State
  8. Morgan State
  9. Alcorn State
  10. Hampton