FCS Football Week 10 Awards Recap
Harvard was named the national team of the week, while four players and units received Stats Perform FCS football awards after Week 10 games. These weekly honors are part of Opta Analyst’s ongoing FCS football coverage during the regular season, building up to the annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Week 10 National Players of the Week
- Rodney Nelson, Monmouth
- Carsten Mamaril, Portland State
- William & Mary special teams unit
- Nicholas Romero, Wagner
National Team of the Week
The Harvard Crimson earned the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week honors.
Monmouth's Rodney Nelson Highlights
Monmouth, holding an 8-1 record, relied heavily on Rodney Nelson’s outstanding performance. He set career highs with 34 carries, 244 rushing yards, and 306 all-purpose yards, scoring two touchdowns in a 35-7 CAA victory at Bryant.
"His 49- and 13-yard receptions were on drives that ended with teammates scoring touchdowns."
Nelson ranks second in total all-purpose yards among FCS players this season and leads in games with 100+ rushing yards (eight) and 200+ rushing yards (three).
Context of Awards
The honors this week contribute toward the 39th annual season-ending Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show, scheduled for early January 2026.
Honorees and Recognitions
The awards recognize outstanding individual and team efforts throughout the FCS regular season, spotlighting notable performances each week.
Author's summary: Harvard leads Week 10 FCS honors, with standout performances from Rodney Nelson and others, as the season builds toward the annual national awards in January.