Nelson, Mamaril, Romero, William & Mary, Harvard Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 10)
Harvard was named the national team of the week, and four others received Stats Perform FCS football honors after Week 10 games. Opta Analyst tracks weekly national player and team awards throughout the season, culminating in the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Players of the Week
- Rodney Nelson (Monmouth)
- Carsten Mamaril (Portland State)
- William & Mary special teams unit
- Nicholas Romero (Wagner)
Team of the Week
The Harvard Crimson earned the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week honor following their performance in Week 10.
Weekly Honors Context
These weekly recognitions lead up to the 39th annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show, highlighting the top performances of the season.
Rodney Nelson’s Performance
Monmouth (8-1) leaned on Nelson’s outstanding performance, where he achieved career highs in carries (34), rushing yards (244), and all-purpose yards (306), rushing for two touchdowns in a 35-7 CAA victory over Bryant. His receptions of 49 and 13 yards contributed to scoring drives. Nelson’s 306 all-purpose yards rank second among FCS players this season, and he leads with the most games rushing over 100 yards (eight) and 200 yards (three).
"His all-purpose yards are the second most by an FCS player this season, and he’s first in games with 100+ rushing yards (eight) and 200+ rushing yards (three)."
Author’s summary: These recognitions showcase the standout performances in FCS football Week 10, highlighting individual excellence and team achievements as the season progresses toward the national awards event.