Which team is on top of the Southland as we head into Week 6 of the college football season? Keep reading, as we’ve got power rankings to get you caught up on where every team stands.

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Southland Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Incarnate Word

• Current Record: 2-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 6th
• Last Game Result: W 38-14 vs Northern Arizona

Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: Prairie View A&M
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 2: McNeese

• Current Record: 4-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 19th
• Last Game Result: W 28-26 vs Weber State

Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: @ Houston Christian
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 3: Stephen F. Austin

• Current Record: 2-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 30th
• Last Game Result: W 48-7 vs Northern Colorado

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Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: Northwestern State
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 4: Southeastern Louisiana

• Current Record: 1-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 1st
• Last Game Result: L 36-33 vs Tarleton State

Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: Texas A&M-Commerce
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 5: Nicholls State

• Current Record: 1-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 71st
• Last Game Result: W 66-0 vs Mississippi Valley State

Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: @ Southern University
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: Jaguar Sports Network

No. 6: Lamar

• Current Record: 3-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 50th
• Last Game Result: L 34-14 vs Central Arkansas

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Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: BYE

No. 7: Houston Christian

• Current Record: 2-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 26th
• Last Game Result: W 27-24 vs Indiana State

Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: McNeese
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: Texas A&M-Commerce

• Current Record: 0-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 15th
• Last Game Result: L 34-0 vs Sacramento State

Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: @ Southeastern Louisiana
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 9: Northwestern State

• Current Record: 0-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 27th
• Last Game Result: L 19-0 vs Southeast Missouri State

Next Game

• Week 6 Opponent: @ Stephen F. Austin
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 5
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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