Nelson, Mamaril, Romero, William & Mary, Harvard Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 10)
Harvard was named the national team of the week, with four others receiving Stats Perform FCS football awards after Week 10 games. Opta Analyst’s FCS football coverage highlights weekly national player and team honors during the regular season, culminating in the annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Players of the Week for Week 10
- Rodney Nelson (Monmouth)
- Carsten Mamaril (Portland State)
- William & Mary special teams unit
- Nicholas Romero (Wagner)
Harvard Crimson was recognized as the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week.
Season Progress and Awards
The weekly honors serve as a buildup to the 39th annual season-ending Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show in January.
Highlight: Rodney Nelson’s Week 10 Performance
Monmouth (8-1) continued to rely on Nelson’s outstanding performance. He set career highs with 34 carries, 244 rushing yards, and 306 all-purpose yards, scoring two touchdowns during a 35-7 CAA victory over Bryant.
"His 49- and 13-yard receptions were on drives that ended with teammates scoring touchdowns. His all-purpose yards rank second-most among FCS players this season, and he leads in games with over 100 rushing yards (eight) and over 200 rushing yards (three)."
These achievements underscore Nelson’s dominant season and his crucial role in Monmouth’s success.
Additional Honorable Mentions
Alongside the five honorees, honorable mentions for the FCS National Awards were also recognized, maintaining a competitive field as the season advances.
Author’s summary: Week 10 FCS awards highlighted Nelson’s career-best game and Harvard’s team excellence, leading toward the prestigious national awards show in January 2026.