The anticipation for the upcoming 2023 FCS season is reaching its peak, and here at Redshirt Sports, our dedicated team is thrilled to present our meticulously crafted Preseason Top 25 rankings. We've delved deep into the stats, team dynamics, and player potential to bring you this comprehensive guide. From perennial powerhouses to rising contenders, this is the ultimate rundown for fans and enthusiasts. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the leading teams, the underdogs, and all that's in store in our Preseason FCS Top 25 rankings.
Using a points-based system, each team was awarded 25 points for a 1st place vote all the way down to 1 point for a 25th place vote. This approach reflects the collective insights of our team as we pored over the data and analyzed each team's prospects.
1. South Dakota State — 125
2. Montana State — 118
3. North Dakota State — 117
4. Furman — 104
5. Holy Cross — 101
6. Samford — 98
7. William & Mary — 95
8. Idaho — 93
9. Incarnate Word — 67
10. Sacramento State — 81
11. Weber State — 66
T12. North Dakota — 63
T12. Montana — 63
14. Southeastern Louisiana — 59
15. New Hampshire — 54
T16. Southeast Missouri State — 53
T16. UC Davis — 53
18. Mercer — 40
19. North Carolina Central — 30
20. Richmond — 27
21. Northern Iowa — 15
22. Gardner-Webb — 14
23. Chattanooga — 13
T24. Rhode Island — 11
T24. Youngstown State — 11
Received votes: Eastern Kentucky (8), Florida A&M (8), Jackson State (6), Southern Illinois (6), Yale (6), Western Carolina (5), Central Arkansas (4), Delaware (4), UT Martin (3), St. Thomas (2), Elon (1), Howard (1).
