Pioneer League Football Power Rankings for Week 3

Published 2:18 pm Sunday, September 8, 2024

Which team is on top of the Pioneer League as we head into Week 3 of the college football season? Keep reading, as we’ve got power rankings to get you caught up on where each team stands.

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Pioneer League Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Drake

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-0
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 22nd
  • Last Game Result: W 35-32 vs Eastern Washington

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: BYE

No. 2: Butler

  • Current Record: 2-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 50th
  • Last Game Result: W 19-17 vs Murray State

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: Hanover
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: FloFootball

No. 3: St. Thomas

  • Current Record: 0-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 21st
  • Last Game Result: L 17-10 vs Northern Iowa

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Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: Black Hills State
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: Midco Sports Plus

No. 4: San Diego

  • Current Record: 2-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 80th
  • Last Game Result: W 26-7 vs Central Washington

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: BYE

No. 5: Dayton

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 78th
  • Last Game Result: W 18-10 vs St. Francis (PA)

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Indiana State
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 6: Davidson

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 8th
  • Last Game Result: W 49-14 vs Catawba

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Next Game

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

No. 7: Morehead State

  • Current Record: 2-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 92nd
  • Last Game Result: W 48-7 vs Kentucky Christian

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Montana
  • Game Time: 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: MTN (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: Stetson

  • Current Record: 2-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-9
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 99th
  • Last Game Result: W 35-0 vs Warner

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Furman
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 9: Marist

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 9th
  • Last Game Result: L 31-10 vs Georgetown

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: @ Lafayette
  • Game Time: 12:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 10: Valparaiso

  • Current Record: 0-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 17th
  • Last Game Result: L 59-25 vs Youngstown State

Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: Indiana Wesleyan
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 11: Presbyterian

  • Current Record: 1-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 4th
  • Last Game Result: W 31-14 vs Erskine

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Next Game

  • Week 3 Opponent: Virginia-Lynchburg
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 14
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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