SDSU football continues their reign at the top. Stats Perform perched them at No. 1 overall in one of the first FCS Top 25 polls of the preseason. South Dakota State received 52 of the 56 first-place votes.

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The Jackrabbits successfully defended their national title back in January when they handily defeated Montana, 23-3. The Dakotas were well represented, with South Dakota State (1), North Dakota State (2), South Dakota (5) and North Dakota (24) all appearing in the top 25. Montana and Montana State (who received one first-place vote) landed at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively.

The first team represented outside of the midwest and west is Villanova, who clocks in at No. 6. 

Villanova football opens their season at home against legendary FCS program Youngstown State, who landed at No. 25 on the Stats Perform poll.

Here's the full FCS college football top 25 poll.

FCS Preseason Rankings 2024 - Stats Perform Top 25 Poll

1. South Dakota State (52) - 1396
2. North Dakota State (3) - 1327
3. Montana - 1285
4. Montana State (1) - 1199
5. South Dakota - 1155
6. Villanova - 1151
7. Idaho - 1021
8. Sacramento State - 874
9. Chattanooga - 868
10. Southern Illinois - 832
11. Central Arkansas - 724
12. Furman - 678
13. Richmond - 625
14. UIW - 605
15. William & Mary - 546
16. Albany - 527
17. Lafayette - 359
18. UC Davis - 351
19. Illinois State - 350
20. Western Carolina - 318
21. Tarleton State - 302
22. Weber State - 268
23. Nicholls - 201
24. North Dakota - 197
25. Youngstown State - 177

Others Receiving Votes

Elon - 174, UT Martin - 169, Eastern Illinois - 139, Mercer - 98, Florida A&M - 65, North Carolina Central - 52, Austin Peay - 51, Alabama State - 17, Holy Cross - 17, Eastern Washington - 14, Duquesne - 8, Drake - 8, Samford - 6, Harvard - 6, UNI - 4

When Do The 2024 FCS College Football Playoffs Start?

The FCS playoffs begin on November 30, 2024.

The 2024 Division I FCS College Football Championship game will be played on January 6, 2025, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

College Football Rankings 2023 - Final FCS Coaches Poll

• 1. South Dakota State, 15-0
• 2. Montana, 13-2
• 3. North Dakota State, 11-4
• T-4. Idaho, 9-4
• T-4. South Dakota, 10-3
• 6. Furman, 10-3
• 7. UAlbany, 11-4
• 8. Montana State, 8-4
• 9. Villanova, 10-3
• 10. Florida A&M, 12-1
• 11. Delaware, 9-4
• 12. Austin Peay, 9-3
• 13. Southern Illinois, 8-5
• 14. UIW, 9-2
• 15. Sacramento State, 8-5
• 16. North Dakota, 7-5
• 17. Chattanooga, 8-5
• 18. North Carolina Central, 9-3
• 19. Lafayette, 9-3
• 20. Mercer, 9-4
• 21. Youngstown State, 8-5
• 22. Richmond, 9-4
• 23. UT Martin, 8-3
• 24. Eastern Illinois, 8-3
• 25. Holy Cross, 7-4

2024 CAA Football Coaches Poll

1. Villanova: 217 points (9 first-place votes)
2. Richmond: 189 points (1 first-place vote)
3. UAlbany: 179 points (3 first-place votes)
4. William & Mary: 175 points
5. Delaware: 163 points (3 first-place votes)
6. Elon: 157 points
7. New Hampshire: 150 points
8. Rhode Island: 142 points
9. Towson: 114 points
10. Monmouth: 95 points
11. Campbell: 83 points
12. Hampton: 62 points
13. Maine: 57 points
14. North Carolina A&T: 49 points
15. Bryant: 46 points
16. Stony Brook: 42 points

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