FCS Computer Rankings: Idle Montana State Stays On Top, South Dakota Drops To 4th

October 27, 2024 by CollegeFootballPoll.com Staff

South Dakota State regrouped from last week's 13-9 loss at North Dakota State by edging South Dakota at home in overtime, 20-17, on Saturday and moved up from 4th to 3rd in this week's FCS Congrove Computer Rankings at CollegeFootballPoll.com. The Coyotes drop to 4th.

No. 1 Montana State was idle and keeps the top spot, followed by North Dakota State, a 59-6 winner at Murray State.

Delaware stays 5th after a 28-14 win at home over Albany, while UC Davis and Montana sit tight at 6th and 7th, respectively. The Aggies were idle as the Griz were dealing a 24-0 blanking at Northern Colorado.

Tarleton State switches places with Missouri State for 8th and 9th. The Texans move up with their 27-17 win at Austin Peay, and the Bears drop a spot, despite 49-42 win at Northern Iowa.

Dartmouth moves up one to round out the top 10 after scoring a 24-21 mild upset at Columbia. The Big Green, along with Montana State, are the only undefeated programs left in the FCS.

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