Week 12 FCS Football Top 25 Rankings
November 20, 2016 · CSM Staff
| Rank | Team | Comments | Prior | |
| 1 |  |
Jacksonville State | JSU (10-1) quelled any thoughts of UTM of winning the OVC, 33-7. A top 3 or 4 seed should await tomorrow. | 1 |
| 2 |  |
Sam Houston State | The Bearkats (11-0) finish the regular season as Southland champs and the only undefeated team in FCS. | 2 |
| 3 |  |
North Dakota State | NDSU (10-1) beat South Dakota and finished tied for another MVFC title. A top 2 seed should precede their name tomorrow. | 3 |
| 4 |  |
Eastern Washington | EWU (10-1) finsihed off their Big Sky season undefeated with their least impressive performance. Still a top 2 seed. | 4 |
| 5 |  |
James Madison | JMU (10-1) treat Elon quite bad, 63-14. Of course, the Dukes have done that to many opponents. Enjoy your 4-5 seed. | 6 |
| 6 |  |
North Dakota | North Dakota (9-2) was done last weekend. In a position to get a bye, it might be three weeks between games. | 8 |
| 7 |  |
Citadel | The Citadel (10-1) were crushed by North Carolina. But their undefeated FCS campaign should still get them a seed and a bye. |
5 |
| 8 |  |
South Dakota State | SDSU (8-3) took care of a UNI team who was fighting for their lives. The Jacks get their first MVFC crown and should get a bye. | 10 |
| 9 |  |
Youngstown State | YSU (8-3) completely destroyed Missouri State. They probably fall just short of a bye, but this team is worthy. | 13 |
| 10 |  |
Coastal Carolina | CCU (9-2) probably cost Liberty a playoff berth. Now the Chanticleers have one FCS game left: Hampton. | 12 |
| 11 |  |
Central Arkansas | UCA (9-2) had a good run crash to an end, without a Southland title. They should host a first round playoff game still. | 7 |
| 12 |  |
Villanova | Villanova (8-3) completes an 8-3 season and a no doubt about its playoff resume. | 16 |
| 13 |  |
Lehigh | Lehigh (9-2) smashed long-time rival Lafayette and should be in good shape to host a playoff game. | 15 |
| 14 |  |
Charleston Southern | Was do or die for CSU (7-3). They persevered and whipped Kennesaw State to win the Big South for a second year in a row. |
17 |
| 15 |  |
Wofford | Wofford (8-3) made sure their ticket was punched with a shutout of VMI. Welcome to the playoffs. | 18 |
| 16 |  |
Chattanooga | The Mocs (8-3) took a beating from Alabama, no real harm. They’ll be hosting a playoff game next week. | 11 |
| 17 |  |
Richmond | The Spiders (8-3) got manhandled by William & Mary, who definitely wanted it more. Richmond is still safe for the playoffs. | 9 |
| 18 |  |
Albany | Albany (7-4) started hot in 2015, then stumbled. 4-4 in CAA with a FBS win should be good enough for a playoff spot. | 20 |
| 19 |  |
New Hampshire | UNH (7-4) doesn’t have an overly great resume, but 6-2 in CAA is probably enough. They might be road bound though. | 25 |
| 20 |  |
Fordham | Fordham (8-3) wins again, six of their last seven. With many bubble teams losing, they should have just qualified. | 24 |
| 21 |  |
Cal Poly | Cal Poly (7-4) secures a playoff bid with a shootout win over NoCo. In fact, someone may have just scored again. | NR |
| 22 |  |
Weber State | Wasn’t easy or impressive for Weber State (7-4), their win over Idaho State. Resume just good enough for a playoff bid. | NR |
| 23 |  |
North Carolina A&T | The Aggies (9-2) do what they always do, lose to NC Central. With a lot of other contenders losing, they might take the last bid. | 19 |
| 24 |  |
Samford | Samford (7-4) loses to ESTU, a third loss in four games. A bad way to end the season, that probably cost them a bid. | 14 |
| 25 |  |
Southeastern Louisiana | The Lions (7-4) win a shootout over Nicholls State to finish third in the Southland. But seven SLC wins aren’t enough. | NR |
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