MEAC Football Power Rankings for Week 1

Published 6:26 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

With Week 1 of the college football schedule fast approaching, which teams are the leading contenders at the top of the MEAC, and which teams are at the bottom? To get you caught up on where every team stands, take a look at our power rankings below.

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MEAC Power Rankings

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Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: North Carolina Central

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-2
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 103rd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Alabama State
  • Game Time: 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 1
  • TV Channel: ESPN

No. 2: Howard

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 94th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Rutgers
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Morgan State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-2
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 82nd

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Hampton
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
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No. 4: South Carolina State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-5
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 112th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Florida A&M
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 5: Norfolk State

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 2nd
  • Last Game Result: L 24-23 vs Florida A&M

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ East Carolina
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 6: Delaware State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 96th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Sacred Heart
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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