Nelson, Mamaril, Romero, William & Mary, Harvard Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 10)

Following Week 10 of college football, Harvard was recognized as the national team of the week, with four additional players and units receiving Stats Perform FCS football awards. This weekly recognition is part of Opta Analyst’s FCS football coverage, highlighting outstanding performances during the regular season and leading up to the annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Players and Teams Honored for Week 10

Rodney Nelson from Monmouth
Carsten Mamaril from Portland State
William & Mary special teams unit
Nicholas Romero from Wagner
Harvard Crimson (National Team of the Week)

These awards were announced on Monday, showcasing remarkable individual and team efforts in recent games.

Rodney Nelson’s Outstanding Performance

Monmouth (8-1) continued to rely heavily on Nelson, who set personal bests in carries (34), rushing yards (244), and all-purpose yards (306), while scoring two touchdowns in a 35-7 CAA victory against Bryant. He also made key receptions of 49 and 13 yards, setting up teammates for touchdowns. Nelson’s 306 all-purpose yards rank second highest among FCS players this season.

“He’s first in games with 100+ rushing yards (eight) and 200+ rushing yards (three).”

Additional Context

This weekly recognition contributes towards the 39th year of the season-ending FCS National Awards. Along with the five honorees, honorable mentions will be announced ahead of the awards show in January.

Author’s summary: Harvard led Week 10 FCS football honors, with Monmouth’s Rodney Nelson delivering career-best stats, highlighting significant achievements in the season’s 39th annual national awards cycle.

Opta Analyst — 2025-11-04