In the latest HBCU FCS Coaches Poll, North Carolina Central University maintains its position at the top, with the top four teams remaining unchanged from last week. The poll, administered by Boxtorow, a nationally syndicated sports talk show now in its 16th year, is voted on by coaches from the HBCU Football Championship Subdivision.

NCCU leads the rankings with a record of 6-2 and received 18 first place votes, totaling 180 points. Jackson State follows in second place with a similar record of 6-2 and 162 points, while Tennessee State holds third with 6-2 and 143 points. Florida A&M, which recently defeated Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division leader Southern, remains in fourth place with a record of 4-3 and one first place vote, totaling 126 points.

Significant movement occurred in the rankings below the top four.

South Carolina State, now in fifth place after defeating Delaware State, has a record of 5-2 and 119 points. Hampton, after a win against Elon, slipped to sixth place with a record of 5-3 and 109 points.

All teams from last week remain in the poll, albeit with some shifts in positions. The updated rankings also highlight Alabama State in seventh place with a record of 4-3, followed by Alcorn State (4-4) and Southern (4-4) in eighth and ninth places, respectively. Grambling rounds out the top 10 with a record of 4-3.

Other teams receiving votes include Alabama A&M (3-3) with 19 points, Howard (3-4) with 12 points, Bethune-Cookman (1-6) with 9 points, Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2-5) with 6 points, and Morgan State (3-4) with 5 points.

The HBCU FCS Coaches Poll reflects the ongoing excitement and competitiveness within the league as teams vie for top positions in the standings.