Is Furman the best team in the SoCon?

With Week 9 of the college football schedule rapidly approaching, it’s time to take a look at the top contenders in the Southern Conference (SoCon), as well as the teams lagging behind. To keep you updated on each team’s current standing, check out our power rankings below. And don’t forget, you can catch all the college football action on Fubo and ESPN+!

SoCon Power Rankings

Please note that the projected records only include games against FCS opponents.

1. Western Carolina
Current Record: 5-2 | Projected Record: 9-1
Overall Rank: 25th
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 85th
Last Game: Loss 29-17 against Furman

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: Mercer
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 2:30 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

2. Furman
Current Record: 6-1 | Projected Record: 10-0
Overall Rank: 34th
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 106th
Last Game: Win 29-17 against Western Carolina

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: East Tennessee State
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 2:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

3. Chattanooga
Current Record: 6-2 | Projected Record: 7-3
Overall Rank: 52nd
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 113th
Last Game: Win 34-3 against East Tennessee State

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: VMI
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 1:30 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

4. Mercer
Current Record: 5-3 | Projected Record: 7-3
Overall Rank: 63rd
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 110th
Last Game: Win 31-17 against Wofford

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: Western Carolina
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 2:30 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

5. Samford
Current Record: 4-4 | Projected Record: 4-5
Overall Rank: 80th
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 94th
Last Game: Win 27-14 against VMI

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: Citadel
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 3:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

6. VMI
Current Record: 3-4 | Projected Record: 3-7
Overall Rank: 104th
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 117th
Last Game: Loss 27-14 against Samford

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: Chattanooga
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 1:30 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

7. East Tennessee State
Current Record: 2-5 | Projected Record: 3-6
Overall Rank: 107th
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 73rd
Last Game: Loss 34-3 against Chattanooga

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: Furman
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 2:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

8. Wofford
Current Record: 0-8 | Projected Record: 0-10
Overall Rank: 123rd
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 104th
Last Game: Loss 31-17 against Mercer

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Next Game

9. Citadel
Current Record: 0-7 | Projected Record: 1-9
Overall Rank: 125th
Strength of Schedule Rank (FCS): 74th
Last Game: Loss 17-13 against VMI

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Next Game
Week 9 Opponent: Samford
Game Time: Saturday, October 28, 3:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Watch on ESPN+

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