ODU, JMU hold spots in coaches poll

The top seven teams remain unchanged in this week’s FCS Coaches poll. North Dakota State (No.1), Montana State (No.2), Old Dominion (No.4), Wofford (No.5), and Eastern Washington (No.7) went a combined 5-0 over the weekend, while Youngstown State (No.3) and James Madison (No.6) held their spots after being idle last weekend.

Georgia Southern moved up one spot to No.8 after defeating conference foe and then-No.25 Samford 35-16. Sam Houston State (No.9) and Lehigh (No.10) each moved up one spot to round out the Top 10. Read more

JMU among six teams in I-AA Top 25

The concept that CAA Football teams are lurking in the shadows seems a little strange. The CAA had become the FCS’ dominant conference, only to take a step backward on the national scene last year. But as CAA teams try to reaffirm lofty status among the best in the FCS, the conference is still home to the most ranked teams this season.

The CAA had six teams in The Sports Network FCS Top 25 on Monday, led by Old Dominion and James Madison. Read more

ODU, JMU move up in I-AA polls

James Madison and Old Dominion can each claim a #4 spot in the national I-AA football polls.

JMU (2-0) is fourth in The Sports Network poll, with ODU (2-0) at #6 nationally. ODU, meanwhile, is #4 in the weekly FCS Coaches Poll, with the Dukes a step back at #5.

North Dakota State (2-0) holds the top spot in both rankings.