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(STATS) -- As the college football season moves into the conference schedules of October this weekend, the FCS departs September with 10 wins over FBS programs.Its not as many as the record 16 in 2013, but reaching double figures is significant. Its one more win than last season and there are some more matchups ahead.But while most of the FCS-over-FBS wins are considered upsets, are they really surprising?This season, theres been the perfect storm of quality FCS teams facing struggling FBS teams. Nine of the 10 FCS teams to beat FBS opponents are nationally ranked, and the exception, Central Arkansas, is 3-1 and in the 33rd spot. Only Iowa has a winning record out of the FBS 10, which are a combined 9-29.Heres a ranking of the least surprising win to the most surprising:10. Northern Iowa 25, Iowa State 20 (Sept. 3) -- Its not like the Panthers were in foreign territory. They were making their fifth trip to Ames this decade, and they won there in 2013 and lost by a point in 2011.9. Richmond 37, Virginia 20 (Sept. 3) -- Considering their previous game was at the Fargodome and most of that starting lineup was back, the question was more, How much are the Spiders going to win by?8. Western Illinois 28, Northern Illinois 23 (Sept. 24) -- This was Western Illinois seventh all-time win over both an FBS and Mid-American Conference program, and five are against NIU.7. Eastern Illinois 21, Miami of Ohio 17 (Sept. 10) -- There was some surprise because EIU third-year coach Kim Dameron had yet to beat a team outside the Ohio Valley Conference. But this was Miami of Ohio -- a doormat in the MAC. Thank you, Cinderella, for wiping off the slippers.6. Central Arkansas 28, Arkansas State 23 (Sept. 24) -- After holding their own against Colorado, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State the last three years, the Bears were not too fazed by playing a winless Sun Belt team.5. North Dakota State 23, Iowa 21 (Sept. 17) -- Sorry, but not buying this was a shocker, even with Iowa entering at No. 13. The Bison had beaten five straight FBS opponents and won the last five FCS national titles. They didnt go to Iowa City to lose.4. Eastern Washington 45, Washington State 42 (Sept. 3) -- The high-flying Eagles had a quarterback (Gage Gubrud) starting for the first time behind an entirely new offensive line, and against the 2015 Sun Bowl champs. Oh, yes, they also had the best player on the field in wide receiver Cooper Kupp.3. North Carolina A&T 39, Kent State 36, 4 OTs (Sept. 10) -- A&T had lost to its three prior FBS opponents by an average of 39.7 points. If you knew beforehand the Aggies would need to go four overtimes with a third-string quarterback running the offense, even realizing they have a veteran roster wouldnt have swayed you into thinking upset.2. Illinois State 9, Northwestern 7 (Sept. 10) -- After Illinois State lost its two former FBS-level talents in the backfield -- quarterback Tre Roberson and running back Marshaun Coprich -- this didnt seem to be the year to beat a Big Ten opponent. It sure helped to have a defense that limited Northwestern to 277 yards.1. Albany 22, Buffalo 16 (Sept. 2) -- With Buffalo pounding Albany 51-14 last year in the Great Danes first-ever game against an FBS opponent, it was hard to see this one coming. The Danes were a mere 3-8 a year ago. Then again, Buffalo coach Lance Leipolds old teams at Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater could probably beat the Bulls as well. Swell Spectrum Collection . Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. "Im proud of the way Im playing just now, because I had to do a lot of work to get back to where I want to be," Murray said after celebrating with his teammates on the red clay court in a temporary stadium in left field of the downtown home of baseballs San Diego Padres. Swell Drink Bottle Sale . The 28-year-old from Calgary matched his career best after missing just one shot in his two rounds of shooting in the mens 10-kilometre sprint competition. Smith finished in 23 minutes 15. http://www.swellbottlesclearance.com/ . -- Stanford squashed Oregons national championship hopes again, schooling the Ducks in power football. Swell Water Bottle Sale .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. Cheap SWell Bottle . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left.A stunning second-half goal condemned an otherwise impressive England Womens team to a 1-0 defeat against World Cup winners the United States in Tampa. Captain Steph Houghton was caught out by a sharp turn from substitute Crystal Dunn, who wriggled into the penalty area from the left to score, giving Englands California-born goalkeeper Karen Bardsley little chance.The goal arrived in the 72nd minute on Thursday night, and England could not find the equaliser that their performance arguably deserved. Watch the stunning second-half goal from Crystal Dunn which condemned England Womens team to a 1-0 defeat against the United States. Shortly before the hour mark, England spurned a golden chance as Toni Duggan shot straight at Hope Solo when a pass across goal to strike partner Jodie Taylor could have brought England the opener.They were to regret that, as the visitors fell to defeat in their first match of three at the SheBelieves Cup. Afteer this setback at the Raymond James Stadium, home to NFL side the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, England will face Germany on Sunday and France next Wednesday.dddddddddddd England forward Jodie Taylor attacks USA defender Becky Sauerbrunn Against a side that had already played six internationals this year, winning them all with an aggregate score of 28-0, England were far from overawed.In an all-red kit, they began purposefully and Demi Stokes had an early left-footed shot charged down.Englands XI contained six Manchester City Women players, led by captain of club and country Houghton.Coach Mark Sampsons Lionesses, third at the World Cup last summer, wanted a 35th-minute penalty after the ball rolled off the arm of American defender Becky Sauerbrunn, who came under pressure from Taylor, but it was not given. The United States celebrate their goal against England England had the clearest chance of the opening hour in the 59th minute when Duggan ran behind the US defence to meet a hopeful ball forward from Fara Williams and had a free shot at goal.From a narrowing angle, her drive towards the bottom left corner was grasped by Solo as unmarked Taylor waited in vain for a pass.It was cruel on England to fall behind but the finish was sublime from Dunn.England swiftly replaced Williams with Karen Carney, and Fran Kirby came on for Taylor up front, but there was no way back.Earlier, Germany beat France 1-0 in the round-robin tournaments opening match, Leonie Maier scoring an 84th-minute winner. ' ' '