FCS Top 25 polls, Week 6: Villanova holds at number-6

In proper Monday tradition, the new FCS polls are coming out. The Wildcats remain the third highest rated program in FCS according to the Sagarin ratings, and in the Sports Network's Top-25 media poll, the 'Cats have held steady at number-6.

For the CAA, New Hampshire is the top vote-getter again this week, checking in at number-4 on TSN's list, despite being further down in the computer rankings. In all, six CAA football teams are ranked in the TSN poll, including William & Mary at 12, Richmond at 20, Albany at 23 and Delaware (moving up a spot)

We're going with a new, more easily digestible format this week, with each system explained below the polls. Quick note on the Sagarin ratings - because they include the FBS, we're listing just the FCS teams by their actual Sagarin rankings.

The Sports Network FCS Top 25 College Poll

FCS Coaches Poll Poll

Sagarin Rankings

The three rankings explained:

The Sports Network Top 25: The longest-running and best-respected human poll. It doesn't have any official bearing on the selection committee. Expect it to set the course for the committee, however, as most outlets will use TSN's rankings as the standard, being that these guys actually watch the games. Typically released early Monday afternoon.

The FCS Coaches Poll: Though polling athletic departments in order to rank other athletic departments is dubious, not to mention the coaches aren't typically watching games outside of their conference, we still want multiple human polls in here. Typically released late Monday afternoons.

Jeff Sagarin's Sagarin Rating: An early-Sunday morning insta-ranking that combines three of Sagarin's computer formulas into one. Not officially used in playoff selection, but it will likely be brought up in discussions as it takes into account important barometers for at-large bids such as strength of schedule. This ranking system includes FBS teams, so it's great ammunition when trash-talking big brother.