WEEK 8 IN THE FCS

Week 8 brought fireworks across the FCS, and the top teams made big statements. North Dakota State forced turnovers early and often in a 45–17 rout of Southern Illinois, while South Dakota State’s defense put on a Hobo Day masterclass, holding UNI to just a field goal. Montana’s second-half surge kept the Griz rolling past Cal Poly, and Tarleton State’s James Paige went off in a 41–23 win over Utah Tech. (Presented by GameStrat)

Montana State looked every bit the contender with a 48–14 blowout of Idaho State, Tennessee Tech stayed hot with a win over Charleston Southern, and North Dakota handled Youngstown State to stay in the top 10 mix. UC Davis, ACU, and Mercer also impressed with statement victories in the national top-25 landscape.

This week’s show breaks it all down, the plays, the power shifts, an ...