Montana State University Football Team Ranked #3

Congratulations to our Bobcat Football team!  And to John Weidenaar, who received National FCS Freshman player of the week honors!

FCS TOP 25 RANKINGS

1. North Dakota State Bison (59) 7-1

2. Georgia Southern Eagles (76) 7-1

3. MONTANA STATE BOBCATS (9) 7-1

4. Sam Houston State Bearkats (9) 6-2

5. Old Dominion Monarchs (2) 7-1

6. Wofford Terriers 7-1

7. Eastern Washington Eagles 6-2

8. Lehigh Mountain Hawks (4) 8-0

9. Stony Brook Seawolves (4) 8-1

10. James Madison Dukes 6-2

11. New Hampshire Wildcats 7-2

12. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (2) 7-1

13. Central Arkansas Bears 7-2

14. Indiana State Sycamores 7-2

15. Appalachian State Mountaineers 6-3

16. Cal Poly Mustangs 7-1

17. Illinois State Redbirds 7-2

18. Tennessee State Tigers 8-1

19. Towson Tigers 4-4

20. Albany Great Danes 7-1

21. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 6-2

22. Richmond Spiders 5-3

23. Delaware Blue Hens 5-3

23. Villanova Wildcats 6-3

25. Eastern Kentucky Colonels 6-3

FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK

John Weidenaar, Montana State, Freshman, 6-7, 267, LT, Manhattan, MT

Very rarely do offensive linemen garner individual attention for their performances, let alone a freshman, but Weidenaar helped anchor an impressive offensive output in Montana State's 55-10 victory over North Dakota. The local product played a crucial role in protecting and paving the way the way for MSU's dangerous playmakers. Weidenarr, who has started every game this season, helped the Bobcats rush for 436 yards and total a school-record 695 yards of offense. His unit didn't allow a sack in the game, while running backs Cody Kirk and Orenzo Davis topped the 100-yard rushing plateau, gaining 160 and 145 yards, respectively.

Source:  The Sports Network