CAA Football once again topped all FCS conferences with six teams ranked in the latest Top 25 national polls that were released by STATS and the AFCA on Monday, with Stony Brook making its first appearance of the season.

James Madison stayed at No. 2 in both polls after recording a 45-10 road win at nationally ranked Elon last week. The Dukes (4-1) wrap up a three-game road swing with another ranked foe as they visit No. 24 Stony Brook on Saturday.

Villanova continued its climb up the rankings, moving to No. 5 in the STATS poll and No. 8 in the AFCA poll following a 33-17 triumph over nationally ranked Maine last week. The Wildcats (5-0), who are off to their best start since 2009, travel to William & Mary on Saturday.

Towson rose to No. 9 in the STATS poll and remained at No. 10 in the AFCA poll despite a 38-0 loss at SEC power Florida. The Tigers (3-2) have a bye this week before hosting UAlbany on Oct. 12.

Delaware edged up one spot to No. 18 in the AFCA poll and No. 19 in the STATS poll following its narrow 17-14 setback at ACC member Pitt last Saturday. The Blue Hens (3-2) have a bye this week before visiting Elon on Oct. 12.

Maine slipped to No. 20 in the STATS Top 25 and No. 22 in the AFCA Top 25 after falling 33-17 at unbeaten Villanova last week. The Black Bears (2-3) are on a bye this week before entertaining Richmond on Oct. 12.

Stony Brook moved into both polls at No. 24 after rallying for a 31-27 victory at Rhode Island last Saturday. The Seawolves (4-1) host No. 2 James Madison this week.

Elon (2-3) was among others receiving votes in both polls after being ranked No. 24 a week ago. The Phoenix travel to New Hampshire on Saturday.

CAA Football’s six ranked teams are one more than both the Big Sky and the Missouri Valley Conferences.

STATS FCS TOP 25 POLL

AFCA FCS TOP 25 POLL