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The college football season is is in full swing and the FCS has returned to action this fall after playing in the spring due to the coronavirus-delayed season just months ago. Ahead of the upcoming week, we get a look at how each team stacks up against the competition.
Sam Houston was idle this past weekend but held on to the No. 1 spot.
James Madison sits in the No. 2 position, followed by No. 3 South Dakota State. Montana and North Dakota State round out the top five.
On Monday, the AFCA Coaches Poll for Week 3 was announced
Where does your favorite team rank?
A full look at the Week 3 FCS AFCA Coaches Poll can be seen below.
Rank School (1st votes)
| 1 | Sam Houston (24) | 2-0 | ||||
| 2 | James Madison (3) | 3-0 | ||||
| 3 | South Dakota St. (1) | 2-0 | ||||
| 4 | Montana | 2-0 | ||||
| 5 | North Dakota St. | 3-0 | ||||
| 6 | Eastern Washington | 3-0 | ||||
| 7 | Villanova | 3-0 | ||||
| 8 | Southern Illinois | 2-1 | ||||
| 9 | Jacksonville St. | 2-1 | ||||
| 10 | UC Davis | 3-0 | ||||
| 11 | Delaware | 2-1 | ||||
| 12 | Montana St. | 2-1 | ||||
| 13 | North Dakota | 2-1 | ||||
| 14 | Northern Iowa | 2-1 | ||||
| 15 | Weber St. | |||||
| 16 | Southeastern Louisiana | 2-1 | ||||
| 17 | East Tennessee St. | 3-0 | ||||
| 18 | Missouri St. | 1-1 | ||||
| 19 | Monmouth (N.J.) | 2-1 | ||||
| 20 | Austin Peay | 2-1 | ||||
| 21 | Richmond | 2-1 | ||||
| 22 | New Hampshire | 3-0 | ||||
| 23 | Chattanooga | 1-2 | ||||
| 24t. | Central Arkansas | 1-2 | ||||
| 24t. | Kennesaw St. | 2-1 |
Others Receiving Votes: Rhode Island, 28; South Dakota, 24; VMI, 23; Furman, 22; Northern Arizona, 19; Murray St., 13; Nicholls, 12; Alabama A&M, 10; Stephen F. Austin, 9; Gardner-Webb, 7; Illinois St., 6; Princeton, 6; Fordham, 5; Duquesne, 4; Harvard, 3; Jackson St., 3; Florida A&M, 1; Holy Cross, 1; UT Martin, 1.
