FCS Computer Rankings: South Dakota (not State) Takes Top Spot

September 3, 2024 by CollegeFootballPoll.com Staff

The top five keeps the same teams, but in a different order, following the Labor Day weekend of 93 FCS games. There would have been 94, but Drake's home game with D2 member Quincy was ruled a 'no contest' after a length weather delay during halftime.

South Dakota takes over the top spot from South Dakota State in the latest rankings of all 129 teams.

The weekly update of the FCS Congrove Computer Rankings was released on Sunday evening on CollegeFootballPoll.com after NC Central downed North Alabama in Miami to wrap up the Labor Day weekend slate of games in that division.

The Coyotes were 45-3 winners at home over Northern State (South Dakota), a Division 2 school, while their state rival and two-time defending FCS Champion Jackrabbits fell 44-20 after FBS stalwart Oklahoma State.

Delaware, which is moving to the FBS next year, moved up from 5th to 2nd. But the Blue Hens are ineligible for the CAA title or the FCS playoffs, even though they are still playing a CAA slate this year. Delaware was the computer's top team in season-ending projections.

Montana, South Dakota State and North Dakota State round out the top five.