Nelson, Mamaril, Romero, William & Mary, Harvard Earn FCS Football Awards (Week 10)
Harvard was named the national team of the week, with four others recognized by Stats Perform FCS football for their performances in Week 10 games. Opta Analyst’s FCS football coverage highlights weekly national player and team honors throughout the regular season, culminating in the annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Players of the Week
- Rodney Nelson (Monmouth)
- Carsten Mamaril (Portland State)
- William & Mary special teams unit
- Nicholas Romero (Wagner)
Team of the Week
The Harvard Crimson were selected as the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week.
Achievements and Highlights
Monmouth, at 8-1, continued to rely heavily on Rodney Nelson, who set career highs with 34 carries, 244 rushing yards, and 306 all-purpose yards. He scored two rushing touchdowns in Monmouth's 35-7 CAA win against Bryant. Nelson also had 49- and 13-yard receptions that set up teammates' touchdowns. His all-purpose yardage ranks second among FCS players this season. He leads in games with over 100 rushing yards (8 games) and more than 200 rushing yards (3 games).
"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)."
Award Context
The weekly awards are part of the build-up to the 39th annual Stats Perform FCS National Awards Show, honoring outstanding performances throughout the season.
Author’s summary: Week 10 FCS football awards showcased standout performances from Nelson, Mamaril, Romero, William & Mary’s special teams, and Harvard as team of the week, highlighting key contributors as the postseason nears.