Which team sits on top of the Southland as we head into Week 0 of the college football season? Keep scrolling, as we’ve got power rankings to get you caught up on where each team stands.

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Southland Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Incarnate Word

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 95th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 2: Nicholls State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 80th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 3: Lamar

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 87th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 4: Stephen F. Austin

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 59th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 5: Southeastern Louisiana

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 89th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 6: Houston Christian

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 90th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 7: Texas A&M-Commerce

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 68th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 8: McNeese

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 79th

Next Game

• Week 0 Opponent: @ Tarleton State
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 24
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 9: Northwestern State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 77th

Next Game

• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

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