FCS Computer Rankings: Bison Up To No. 3 Behind Jackrabbits and Griz

December 3, 2023 by CollegeFootballPoll.com Staff

South Dakota State rolled to a 41-0 win over Mercer in the FCS playoffs for the program's 26th straight win and, naturally, continues to hold the top spot in the FCS version of the Congrove Computer Rankings at CollegeFootballPoll.com.

Montana stays at No. 2 after eliminating Delaware from the playoffs with a 49-19 romp, and North Dakota State rises one notch to 3rd on the heels of a 35-34 overtime win at Montana State. NDSU blocked eliminated the 6-seed Bobcats on a blocked extra point in overtime.

NDSU rose above Villanova, despite the Wildcats' 45-28 win over Youngstown State.

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The 1-seed Jackrabbits will host 8-seed Villanova this week, while 2-seed Montana entertains 7-seed Furman, 3-seed South Dakota will host NDSU, and 4-seed Idaho will welcome 5-seed Albany to the Kibbie Dome.

See the complete FCS Top 128.