Harvard Named National Team of the Week in FCS Football
The Harvard Crimson earned the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week honor following Week 10 games. This recognition is part of the weekly national player and team awards given during the FCS regular season leading up to the annual season-ending Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show.
Player Awards for Week 10
- Rodney Nelson, Monmouth
- Carsten Mamaril, Portland State
- William & Mary Special Teams Unit
- Nicholas Romero, Wagner
These players and unit were selected as the Stats Perform FCS National Players of the Week for their outstanding performances during last weekend’s college football games.
Highlights from Rodney Nelson’s Performance
Monmouth’s Rodney Nelson, who has helped his team to an 8-1 record, posted career highs with 34 carries, 244 rushing yards, and 306 all-purpose yards. He scored two rushing touchdowns in Monmouth's 35-7 CAA victory at Bryant.
Nelson's 49- and 13-yard receptions set up drives that ended with teammates scoring touchdowns. His all-purpose yardage is the second highest by any FCS player this season. He leads the nation with eight games having 100+ rushing yards and three games exceeding 200 rushing yards.
“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).”
Upcoming Awards Show
The weekly honors culminate in the 39th annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show, scheduled for January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Author’s summary: Harvard and four standout FCS players, including Monmouth’s Rodney Nelson with record performances, earned Week 10 Stats Perform awards ahead of the January 2026 national ceremony.