Over the last couple weeks, we've began a discussion on who deserves to be voted preseason No. 3 in the national FCS polls after North Dakota State and James Madison. While there has been the classic "preseason polls don't matter" comments, there's also been a lot of passionate arguments over the six teams we've highlighted (which is exactly the point of these articles).
Now you can put your opinion to a vote. Each of the six articles are linked below with a poll at the bottom. So let us know which team is most deserving of being considered the third best entering the 2018 season.
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Eastern Washington
The Eagles missed out on the playoffs last year at 7-4 and 6-2 in the Big Sky. Human nature suggests it’s hard to put them as the third best team, but the Eagles certainly have a case for it. EWU is the type of program to not stay down for too long…READ MORE
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Jacksonville State
As we saw in 2015, when things click for the Gamecocks, they are one of the most talented teams in the FCS. But when a team isn’t shy on bringing in a handful of FBS transfers every season, you can experience some up years and some down years…READ MORE
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Kennesaw State
KSU is exactly what the FCS needed. While multiple teams have jumped ship to that one subdivision where one corporate-sponsored bowl game decides if your season was successful or not, the Owls have not only added a team to the FCS, but have quickly become a national contender…READ MORE
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Sam Houston State
Ah, Sam Houston State. A team that definitely gets more crap than it deserves, considering the Bearkats have the second best resume in the FCS since 2011. But it’s also a team that tends to be overrated come November by national voters and the playoff committee because of their record and inflated offensive numbers…READ MORE
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South Dakota State
It’s impossible to ignore the seniors SDSU loses on the offensive side from a banner 2017 season. Tight end Dallas Goedert and Jake Wieneke are in the NFL now after combining for 137 catches, 2,076 yards and 23 touchdowns…READ MORE
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Weber State
Weber State put the FCS on notice in last year’s quarterfinals. The Wildcats were up by eight points with 3:14 to play at defending national champs JMU. But the Dukes tied the game a minute later, then hit a game-winning field goal as time expired to win 31-28…READ MORE
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