Getting into Week 6 places the Soccer Championship Subdivision at almost the midseason level. Whereas we’re not fairly there but, we’re far sufficient into it to see some photos clearing as much as turn out to be a lot sharper photos.
For example, on the subject of the Walter Payton Award, you’ll be hard-pressed to seek out 5 higher candidates than quarterbacks Tim DeMorat (Fordham), Lindsay Scott Jr. (Incarnate Phrase), Shedeur Sanders (Jackson State), fullback Hunter Luepke (North Dakota State) and working again Jaden Shirden (Monmouth). With the best way these guys are main their soccer groups whereas being dynamic within the course of, it is no shock that one can find just about all of them within the newest FCS Energy Rankings.
Additionally, Stonehill Faculty deserves a fast shout out. The personal faculty situated in North Easton, Massachusetts, made the leap from Division II this season and notched its first win over a Division I staff final weekend (Duquesne). The Dukes have been one of many higher groups within the Northeast Convention during the last 5 years, and the Skyhawks notched their first convention win and Division I win in the identical sport, beating the Dukes 24-20. What’s much more spectacular is that Stonehill is sitting undefeated at 3-0. Now, two of these wins got here in opposition to Division II opponents, however nonetheless, it is an awesome begin.
This is how the remainder of the FCS Energy Rankings look.
Greatest Risers – Elon — No. 10 (Final Week: 16), Mercer — No. 11 (LW: 15)
Dropped Out: Missouri State, New Hampshire, Furman, North Carolina Central
On the Cusp: Monmouth (3-2), (Campbell (2-2), Princeton (3-0)