The FCS quarterback rankings have a new look, with a change coming to the top three and three new entrants into the top 10. Let’s break down the movement.
The top FCS quarterbacks entering Week 9
Tier 1 – Crème de la Crème
The two front-runners for the Walter Payton Award.
1. Lindsey Scott Jr. | UIW | Prev: 1
Lindsey Scott Jr. separated himself at No. 1 after throwing five touchdowns on 12 completions against Faulkner.
Lindsey Scott Jr. ™️
Stats through just over ONE quarter
♦️ 12-14-0
♦️ 302 yds
♦️ 5 TDs #TheWord pic.twitter.com/lNj5uKMrxD— UIW Football (@UIWFootball) October 22, 2022
2. Tim DeMorat | Fordham | Prev: 1
Tim DeMorat and Fordham had a bye last week. He falls slightly behind Scott for No. 1 after having the week off.
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Tier 2 – Consistently Elite
These quarterbacks have consistently been the best in the FCS all season long.
3. Michael Hiers | Samford | Prev: 6
Michael Hiers earned FCS player of the week honors after completing 45 of 51 passes (88 percent) for 442 yards and four touchdowns. Hiers also ran for 50 yards and a touchdown in Samford’s win over ETSU. Hiers’ performance moves him to the top of the second tier of elite quarterbacks from No. 3 to No. 7.
𝗙𝗖𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
Quarterback @Michaelhiers107 completed 45-of-51 passes for 442 yards and four touchdowns. Hiers also added 50 yards and a score on the ground, in @SamfordFootball‘s 55-45 win at East Tennessee State on Saturday.#FCS pic.twitter.com/fmDICinblW
— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) October 24, 2022
4. Shedeur Sanders | Jackson State | Prev: 3
Shedeur Sanders drops from No. 3 after throwing just one touchdown in Jackson State’s latest win. Sanders has put up quiet outings by his standard over the last few games.
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T-5. Matthew Sluka | Holy Cross | Prev:…
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