SWAC Football Power Rankings for Week 3

Published 12:19 pm Sunday, September 8, 2024

Which team is on top of the SWAC as we enter Week 3 of the college football season? Keep reading, as we’ve got power rankings to update you on where each team stands.

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SWAC Power Rankings

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Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Florida A&M

  • Current Record: 2-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-0
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 33rd
  • Last Game Result: L 56-9 vs Miami (FL)

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: BYE

No. 2: Texas Southern

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 53rd
  • Last Game Result: L 69-7 vs Rice

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: BYE

No. 3: Jackson State

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-2
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 126th
  • Last Game Result: W 58-7 vs Lane

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Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: Southern University
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 4: Alcorn State

  • Current Record: 0-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-2
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 127th
  • Last Game Result: L 55-0 vs Vanderbilt

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: Edward Waters
  • Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: YouTube

No. 5: Prairie View A&M

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 20th
  • Last Game Result: W 37-31 vs Northwestern State

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Michigan State
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 6: Alabama State

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 68th
  • Last Game Result: W 24-3 vs Miles

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Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Samford
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 7: Grambling State

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-5
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 128th
  • Last Game Result: W 37-20 vs Tuskegee

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Texas A&M-Commerce
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: Southern University

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 19th
  • Last Game Result: W 42-10 vs Savannah State

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Jackson State
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 9: Alabama A&M

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 125th
  • Last Game Result: W 49-7 vs Kentucky State

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: Georgetown College
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: YouTube

No. 10: Bethune-Cookman

  • Current Record: 0-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-5
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 5th
  • Last Game Result: L 31-2 vs Mercer

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Western Michigan
  • Game Time: 6:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 11: Arkansas-Pine Bluff

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-10
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 123rd
  • Last Game Result: W 73-0 vs Arkansas Baptist

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Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Tennessee State
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: KUSI (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 11: Mississippi Valley State

  • Current Record: 0-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 76th
  • Last Game Result: L 28-14 vs Lamar

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Murray State
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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