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

Harvard was named the national team of the week, while four others received Stats Perform FCS football honors following Week 10 games. Opta Analyst’s FCS football coverage highlights weekly player and team awards during the regular season, building up to the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

National Players of the Week

Rodney Nelson (Monmouth)
Carsten Mamaril (Portland State)
William & Mary special teams unit
Nicholas Romero (Wagner)

These players and units were recognized Monday as Stats Perform FCS National Players of the Week for Week 10 college football games.

National Team of the Week

The Harvard Crimson earned the title of Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week for their performance.

Season Context

The weekly honors are part of the lead-up to the season finale awards, now in their 39th year, culminating in the January ceremony.

Spotlight on Rodney Nelson

Monmouth (8-1) leaned heavily on Nelson's efforts, as he posted career highs with 34 carries, 244 rushing yards, and 306 all-purpose yards, scoring two touchdowns in a 35-7 CAA victory over Bryant. He also made 49- and 13-yard receptions on drives that ended in teammates’ touchdowns.

“His all-purpose yards are the second most by an FCS player this season, and he leads with eight games of 100+ rushing yards and three games surpassing 200 rushing yards.”

Nelson’s consistent production stands out among FCS athletes this season.

Author's summary: Harvard and standout players including Rodney Nelson earned top FCS football honors for Week 10, with accolades highlighting exceptional individual and team performances ahead of the season-ending awards in January.

Opta Analyst — 2025-11-04