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

Harvard was named the national team of the week, joining four standout performers who received Stats Perform FCS football honors following Week 10 matchups.

Opta Analyst’s FCS football coverage highlights weekly national player and team recognitions during the regular season, leading into the annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Players and Teams Honored

Rodney Nelson, Monmouth – delivered a dominant performance with career highs in carries (34), rushing yards (244), and all-purpose yards (306), scoring two touchdowns in a 35–7 CAA victory over Bryant.
Carsten Mamaril, Portland State – recognized for his impressive play.
Nicholas Romero, Wagner – earned national distinction for his Week 10 performance.
William & Mary special teams unit – honored for outstanding execution and consistency.
Harvard Crimson – selected as the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week.

Season Context

The weekly honors build toward the long-standing Stats Perform FCS National Awards, now in their 39th year. These recognitions celebrate excellence across the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

“As Monmouth (8–1) continued to lean on Nelson’s production, he had career highs for carries, rushing yards and all-purpose yards, and rushed for two touchdowns.”

Nelson’s versatility also contributed to key drives, as his 49- and 13-yard receptions helped set up additional touchdowns. His all-purpose yards rank second nationally this season, while he leads all FCS players in 100+ yard and 200+ yard rushing games.

Author’s Summary

Week 10 of the FCS season spotlighted Harvard and standout players Nelson, Mamaril, Romero, and William & Mary’s special teams for exceptional performances recognized by Stats Perform.

Opta Analyst — 2025-11-04