Nelson, Mamaril, Romero, William & Mary, Harvard Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 10)
Harvard was named the national team of the week, while four standout players and units received Stats Perform FCS football honors after Week 10 games. These weekly recognitions are part of Opta Analyst’s ongoing FCS coverage leading toward the annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show, which will take place on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
National Players of the Week
- Rodney Nelson (Monmouth)
- Carsten Mamaril (Portland State)
- Nicholas Romero (Wagner)
- William & Mary Special Teams Unit
The group was officially recognized on Monday as the Stats Perform FCS National Players of the Week for their performances in Week 10 college football matchups. Harvard Crimson also earned the title of Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week.
Performance Highlights
Monmouth’s Rodney Nelson delivered a dominant game, setting career highs with 34 carries, 244 rushing yards, and 306 all-purpose yards in a 35–7 CAA victory at Bryant. He scored two rushing touchdowns and contributed two key receptions of 49 and 13 yards that helped set up additional scores.
His 306 all-purpose yards are the second highest by an FCS player this season, and he leads the nation in games with over 100 rushing yards (eight) and over 200 rushing yards (three).
The weekly player honors pave the way to the 39th annual Stats Perform FCS season-ending awards, which celebrate the best players and teams in the division.
Author’s Summary
Harvard and four standout performers, including Monmouth’s Rodney Nelson, dominated Week 10 FCS honors, signaling the lead-up to the 39th Stats Perform Awards in early 2026.