With Week 0 of the college football season fast approaching, which teams are the leading contenders at the top of the SWAC, and which teams are in the cellar? To get you caught up on where every team stands, check our power rankings below.

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SWAC Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Florida A&M

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-0
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 122nd

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• Week 0 Opponent: @ Norfolk State
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 24
• TV Channel: ABC (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 2: Jackson State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 126th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 3: Alabama State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 119th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 4: Alcorn State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 127th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 5: Texas Southern

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 121st

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 6: Grambling State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 128th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 7: Southern University

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 120th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 8: Prairie View A&M

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 113th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 9: Bethune-Cookman

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 118th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 10: Alabama A&M

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 125th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 11: Mississippi Valley State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-11
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 116th

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• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

No. 12: Arkansas-Pine Bluff

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 123rd

Next Game

• Week 0 Opponent: BYE

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