University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Bears Earn Votes in Latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25
10/13/2025 10:49:00 AM | Football
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado football received recognition in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25, earning votes for the week of Oct. 11. The Bears (3-3, 1-1 Big Sky) recorded nine points in the poll, marking continued national attention as the program looks to build momentum.
Northern Colorado sits among a group of programs receiving votes, joining schools such as West Georgia, Southeastern Louisiana, and Gardner-Webb. While the Bears are just outside the Top 25, the recognition reflects a strong showing in recent games and the competitive nature of the Big Sky Conference this season.
The Stats Perform FCS Top 25 is led by North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and Tarleton State. Five Big Sky schools are ranked in the Top 25, with Montana the highest-ranked Big Sky program at No. 4. Sacramento State is also listed in the receiving votes section with 28 votes.
1 North Dakota State 6-0
2 South Dakota State 6-0
3 Tarleton State 7-0
4 Montana 6-0
5 Montana State
6 UC Davis 5-1
7 Lehigh 7-0
8 Tennesee Tech 6-0
9 North Dakota 4-2
10 Illinois State 4-2
11 Monmouth 5-1
12 Southern Illinois 4-2
13 Abilene Christian 4-3
14 Jackson State 5-1
15 Villanova 4-2
16 Rhode Island 5-2
17 Lamar 5-1
18 Harvard 4-0
19 Northern Arizona 4-3
20 Mercer 5-1
21 Presbyterian 6-0
24 22 South Dakota 4-3
23 Austin Peay 4-3
24 Idaho 2-4
25 Stephen F. Austin 4-2
Dropped Out of Top 25: West Georgia (21)
Others Receiving Votes (schools listed on two or more ballots): West Georgia (5-2, 2-2 UAC): 126; Southeastern Louisiana (4-2, 2-0 Southland): 96; Gardner-Webb (4-2, 2-0 OVC-Big South): 54; Sacramento State (3-3, 1-1 Big Sky): 28; Brown (3-1, 1-0 Ivy): 25; Youngstown State (3-3, 0-2 MVFC): 23; Western Carolina (4-3, 3-0 SoCon): 23; North Carolina Central (5-2, 0-0 MEAC): 18; Northern Colorado (3-3, 1-1 Big Sky): 9; Eastern Kentucky (3-3, 1-1 UAC): 5; Lafayette (5-2, 3-0 Patriot): 5.
Northern Colorado (3-3, 1-1 Big Sky) travels to face Sacramento State (2-3, 0-1 Big Sky) on Saturday at Hornet Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MDT on ESPN+.
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