Searching for an updated view of the Southland and how each team measures up? We’ve got you covered below, as our power rankings help you separate the top teams from the cellar dwellers.

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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

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• 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

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

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