The intra-state matchups in North and South Dakota seemed to garner most of the attention in the FCS this weekend, but there were a couple of other games that affected this week's poll.

Monmouth got blown out by New Hampshire, but the Hawks are still playing without all-world quarterback Derek Robertson.

Montanan needed a late turnover from Eastern Washington to hold a stunning Eagles comeback in Missoula, enough to affect my ballot, as I leapfrogged Montana State over the Griz. The Bobcats have dominated their eight opponents after starting the season 0-2.

Here's my ballot for this week. Digest, Debate, and discuss.

1. North Dakota State (10-0, beat North Dakota) Previous: 1

2. Montana State (8-2, beat Weber State) Previous: 3

3. Montana (10-0, beat Eastern Washington) *Non-D1 win P

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