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(STATS) -- Finding elbow room near the top of the FCS has been more difficult than usual this season. Joe Thornton Jersey .Unbeaten Sam Houston State as well as Jacksonville State, Eastern Washington and North Dakota State have represented the top four in some order for a remarkable eight straight weeks.While the first set of Top 10 rankings from the NCAA Division I FCS selection committee created great discussion and some criticism last week -- and a new set of rankings will be out Thursday -- each of those four teams has reason to believe it should be No. 1.Add in unbeaten The Citadel and James Madison and just about everyone is in agreement of the top six teams. Those six have combined for a mere four losses -- Jacksonville States and James Madisons came against FBS opponents and Eastern Washingtons came against North Dakota State. Only North Dakota States came from outside the Top 10, but barely with No. 11 South Dakota State.So when fans feel their favorite team isnt getting their due, they should remember there are some other pretty darn good teams in the FCS.The 24-team playoffs that begin in two weeks are highly anticipated.---=FCS GAME OF THE WEEK=The Matchup: No. 14 Charleston Southern (5-3, 2-1 Big South) at No. 25 Liberty (6-3, 4-0)Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET at Williams Stadium (19,200) in Lynchburg StadiumTelevision: ESPN3Series: Liberty leads 19-4 (most recent meeting: Charleston Southern won 31-24 at home on Nov. 14, 2015)The Skinny: Liberty has clinched a share of a record eighth Big South title and seeks its first outright title since 2008 as well as the conferences automatic bid to the FCS playoffs. Charleston Southern has to win to remain alive for the title and a playoff bid (with a loss, it wont get to six Division I wins, which are necessary for an at-large bid). Opponents have run the ball well against Liberty, and thats CSUs strength (268.1-yard rushing average), mostly behind big-play RB Mike Holloway. The host Flames are 5-0 since freshman Stephen Calvert has become the starting quarterback. The defense, led by DE Juwan Wells and LB Nick Newman, is coming off a shutout of Presbyterian. The game matches the leading FCS kick returners: CSUs Darius Hammond (32.3 ypr) and Libertys Frankie Hickson (31.9 ypr).Prediction: Liberty is 14-2 in November games under coach Turner Gill. Both losses are to Charleston Southern, which faces a desperate spot. Charleston Southern, 20-17.---=STATS FCS TOP 25 SCHEDULE=All Times ETX-Predicted WinnerFriday, Nov. 11X-No. 24 Harvard (7-1, 5-0 Ivy) at Penn (5-3, 4-1), 7 p.m. -- Ouch, the Harvard Crimson school newspaper says to forget Yale, that this is The Game. The Crimson will clinch a share of the Ivy League title with a victory.Saturday, Nov. 12Southern Illinois (3-6, 1-5 Missouri Valley) at X-No. 17 Youngstown State (6-3, 4-2), noon -- YSU has scored one touchdown in the last two games, and it came on special teams. With SIU and Missouri State, next weeks opponent, a combined 3-9 in MVFC games, the opportunity is there for the Penguins to end a 10-year playoff drought.Albany (5-4, 2-4 CAA) at X-No. 21 New Hampshire (6-3, 5-1), noon -- The talk is often about UNH trying to extend its streak of consecutive playoff appearances to a national-best 13, but the Wildcats are very much in contention for the CAA Football title. Coach Sean McDonnells squad is coming off a bye.X-No. 6 James Madison (8-1, 6-0 CAA) at No. 9 Villanova (7-2, 5-1), 1 p.m. -- Like UNH, Villanova is a half-game behind CAA leader James Madison entering the 25th all-time meeting. The conferences best defense sets its sights on slowing down Dukes quarterback Bryan Schor, who has earned four of the last six CAA offensive player of the week honors.X-No. 5 The Citadel (9-0, 7-0 Southern) at VMI (3-6, 1-5), 1:30 p.m. -- The Military Classic of the South was tied until The Citadel reeled off wins in the last nine meetings. The playoff-bound Bulldogs and first-year coach Brent Thompson are seeking a perfect conference season.Wofford (6-3, 4-2 Southern) at X-No. 7 Chattanooga (8-1, 6-1), 2 p.m. -- Mocs coach Russ Huesman says leading rusher Derrick Craine will be back after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Craines absence has helped Woffords Lorenzo Long to the SoCon rushing lead.Bryant (4-5) at X-No. 15 Coastal Carolina (7-2), 2 p.m. -- Although All-American running back DeAngelo Henderson is sidelined by injury, Coastal has had two 100-yard rushers in two straight games.X-No. 10 North Carolina A&T (8-1, 6-0 MEAC) at Delaware State (0-9, 0-6), 2 p.m. -- The Aggies seek to remain sharp and avoid injury a week before the pseudo-MEAC title game against North Carolina Central. Senior running back Tarik Cohen has gone 482 straight touches without a fumble.X-No. 2 Jacksonville State (8-1, 5-0 OVC) at Murray State (4-5, 4-2), 2 p.m. -- Racers quarterback KD Humphries has passed for 1,035 yards and nine touchdowns with only one interception in a three-game winning streak. But the No. 2 Gamecocks know a lot about winning streaks, as theyve won 22 straight in the Ohio Valley Conference.X-Northern Arizona (5-4, 4-2 Big Sky) at No. 12 North Dakota (8-2, 7-0), 2 p.m. -- Dating to last season, the Fighting Hawks are on a 10-game Big Sky winning streak. They hope to have quarterback Keaton Studsrud (shoulder) back as they try to lock down at least a share of the conference title. NAU coach Jerome Souers has led a four-game winning streak.X-No. 16 Cal Poly (6-3, 4-2 Big Sky) at Weber State (5-4, 4-2), 2 p.m. -- The Mustangs, who were 4-7 last season, would have embraced being in this spot going into the season. Following a home loss to Eastern Washington, they will be disappointed if they dont finish the job with a playoff bid.Northern Iowa (4-5, 3-3 Missouri Valley) at X-No. 19 Western Illinois (6-3, 3-3), 2 p.m. -- UNI freshman Jalen Rima went 94 yards for a touchdown on the longest punt return in school history last week. Hes the grandson of Panthers play-by-play radio announcer Gary Rima.X-No. 18 Montana (6-3, 3-3 Big Sky) at Northern Colorado (5-4, 3-3), 2:05 p.m. -- Griz sophomore linebacker Josh Buss has racked up a Big Sky-best 17.5 tackles for loss.Alabama State (3-6, 3-5 SWAC) at X-No. 20 Grambling State (6-1, 6-0), 3 p.m. -- G-Man Chad Williams is second in the FCS in receiving yards per game (134.7), primed to go over 1,000 for the season.South Dakota (4-5, 3-3 Missouri Valley) at X-No. 11 South Dakota State (6-3, 5-1), 3 p.m. -- Seven of South Dakotas eight FCS games have been decided by seven points or less, including three in double overtime. SDSU tight end Dallas Goedert has a seven-game streak of 100 or more receiving yards.Nicholls (5-4, 5-2 Southland) at X-No. 13 Central Arkansas (8-1, 7-0), 3:30 p.m. -- Beating Nicholls, quarterback Chase Fourcade and a physical defense is no sure thing for a UCA team thats a week away from facing top-ranked Sam Houston for the Southland title. The Bears are No. 1 in the FCS against the run (60.8 ypg).Indiana State (4-6, 2-5 Missouri Valley) at X-No. 4 North Dakota State (8-1, 5-1), 3:30 p.m. -- During their FCS dynasty, the Bison have had a bad run of losing key defenders to injury before the playoffs. This year, its defensive tackle Nate Tanguay (ACL tear). Junior Grant Morgan is expected to start this week.Delaware (4-5, 2-4 CAA) at X-No. 8 Richmond (7-2, 4-2), 3:30 p.m. -- Delaware has won two straight games behind interim coach Dennis Dottin-Carter. The host Spiders hope to get back on track from a loss to James Madison, which made them 3-5 in regular-season games in November since 2014.Mercer (5-4, 3-3 Southern) at X-No. 22 Samford (6-3, 4-2), 3:30 p.m. -- Samford, which let a 10-point lead slip away in the final five minutes of regulation at The Citadel last week, seeks to end a two-game losing streak. Sophomore Devlin Hodges leads all FCS quarterbacks in combined passes and rushes (502).Idaho State (2-7, 1-5 Big Sky) at X-No. 3 Eastern Washington (8-1, 6-0), 6:35 p.m. -- Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp has 389 career receptions, just six shy of Terrell Hudgins FCS-record 395 at Elon from 2006-09.X-No. 1 Sam Houston State (9-0, 7-0 Southland) at Northwestern State (1-8, 0-7), 7 p.m. -- Incredibly, the Bearkats still havent trailed in a game this season. They have over twice as many offensive touchdowns (67) than punts (33).Idle: No. 23 Lehigh (8-2, 5-0 Patriot) Patrick Marleau Sharks Jersey . Colin Wilson had two goals and an assist, and Mike Fisher scored a goal and helped set up two others in the Predators 6-4 victory over the Red Wings on Monday night. Joel Ward Sharks Jersey . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. http://www.hockeysharksshop.us/Customized/ . -- There were so many positives from the Orlando Magics first victory of the season that it was hard for coach Jacque Vaughn to stop praising his players.SEATTLE -- Liz (Girlrilla) Carmouche has already made history as the first openly gay fighter in the UFC. Now the former U.S. marine is set to do it again as she faces Brazilian Jessica Andrade in the first bout between openly lesbian fighters in the mixed martial arts organization. Carmouche still cant quite believe it is her in the spotlight as pioneer. "I never thought after being so closeted in the marine corps to being now in the UFC that I would ever be that person, let along be somebody who could be open or be somebody thats pioneering and knocking down doors," said Carmouche, who fights Andrade (9-2) on Saturdays televised UFC card at KeyArena. "So Im just embracing every moment and just grateful that it is happening." Andrade, a pint-sized fighter with a big smile, says she hopes she is helping open the door for others to be open about who they are and how they feel. "In the end, whatever your sexual orientation, it doesnt affect how you work, who you are or what you do," Andrade said through an interpreter. She too is enjoying the moment as she becomes the first Brazilian woman to fight in the UFC. Thanks to a Seattle shopping expedition, she was sporting brand new red Air Jordans on Thursday. "Kid size," explained the interpreter. Carmouche (7-3) was thrown in the spotlight in February when she challenged bantamweight champion (Rowdy) Ronda Rousey at UFC 157. Carmouche was submitted in the first round but not before dragging Rousey into some deep water at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The 29-year-old Carmouche is hard not to root for. While the "UFC Primetime" TV show in advance of the fight showed Rousey commuting in a luxury car, Carmouche was driving a beater with a cracked windshield. A furniture manufacturer, having seen her admit she couldnt afford a kitchen table, reached out to offer her a freebie. Her life remains the same, but has changed significantly on one front. While she still answers the phone at the San Diego Combat Academy, she reports that quick trips to the supermarket or corner store are a thing of the past. Carmouches story has touched a nerve, well beyond her sexual orientation. "It never turns into anything quick, it turns into something longer," she said. "Getting to hear peoples stories, getting to hear the way I impacted peoples lives. Them just wanting to talk to me and interact." While she admits it sometimes plays havoc with her schedule, she says she relishes the attention. "Other days, getting to hear that I could actually influence peoples lives, that they have a role model now to look up to, that just blows my mind," shee said. Tomas Hertl Jersey. The five-foot-six Carmouche says the ripple effect of her title fight has been seen at her gym. "When we started off, I had one other consistent teammate. And now we have 10 women that want to fight. Thats a huge difference." She says it has upped her game, helping her train with a variety of talented women. Kids have also told her they see her as a role model. "Thats just changed my life for the better," she said. "I never thought Id be that person but I accept it with open arms," she added. She feels no pressure from that role, saying she walks the proper path. She rarely drinks and says if she goes out at night, she does so responsibly. She doesnt do drugs and takes care of her body. Carmouche has been invited to appear in several Pride parades, attend openings of LGBT centres and speak to kids. She says she believes there will be a day when her sexual orientation will no longer be an issue, pointing to the advancement of gay marriage and the repealing of discriminatory laws. "I do see that day is coming," she said. "But just like you still have racism now and you still have just people that are ignorant to everything, its still going to be there and I dont think thats going to go away." Carmouche was originally slated to face Miesha Tate in Seattle but Tate was shifted to face Rousey in the co-main event of UFC 168 on Dec. 28 in Las Vegas. Rousey and Tate will set up their rematch -- Rousey won by first-round submission in Strikeforce in March 2012 -- by serving as rival coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter" TV show. "I am bummed out," Carmouche said of missing out on facing Tate. "Im grateful that the UFC still kept the fight. . . . Im still having the opportunity to fight. I wish it could have been Miesha but Im glad Im still in the UFC fighting." Andrade was in the kitchen back home in Brazil, cooking a dinner of pasta and sausage when her coach showed up at the door with news that the UFC had called. For the 21-year-old Andrade, its her first fight in the U.S. But she is no shrinking violet, having fought in Russia last time out. Plus she fought seven times in 2012. "Im ready," she said through an interpreter. "I know what to do." Listed generously at five foot three, Andrades Brazilian nickname "Bate Estaca" means piledriver -- she got it after being disqualified for trying the illegal move during an early Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition. The fourth-youngest fighter in the UFC, she has won seven of her last eight fights. "She may be short but she packs a good punch," said Carmouche. Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '