Pioneer League Football Power Rankings for Week 8

Published 1:19 pm Sunday, October 13, 2024

Which team sits on top of the Pioneer League as we head into Week 8 of the college football schedule? Keep scrolling, as we’ve got power rankings to update you on where each team stands.

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Pioneer League Power Rankings

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Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Drake

  • Current Record: 4-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 33rd
  • Last Game Result: W 27-17 vs Butler

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: @ Presbyterian
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 2: Butler

  • Current Record: 5-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 86th
  • Last Game Result: L 27-17 vs Drake

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: Dayton
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: FloFootball

No. 3: San Diego

  • Current Record: 3-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 53rd
  • Last Game Result: W 27-21 vs Presbyterian

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Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: Marist
  • Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 4: Dayton

  • Current Record: 4-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-2
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 128th
  • Last Game Result: W 16-14 vs Davidson

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: @ Butler
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: FloFootball

No. 5: Davidson

  • Current Record: 4-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 129th
  • Last Game Result: L 16-14 vs Dayton

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: Stetson
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 6: Morehead State

  • Current Record: 4-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 73rd
  • Last Game Result: W 14-7 vs Presbyterian

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Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: BYE

No. 7: Presbyterian

  • Current Record: 2-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 96th
  • Last Game Result: L 14-7 vs Morehead State

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: Drake
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: Valparaiso

  • Current Record: 2-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 52nd
  • Last Game Result: L 27-3 vs Drake

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: St. Thomas
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 9: St. Thomas

  • Current Record: 3-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 127th
  • Last Game Result: W 39-32 vs Marist

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: @ Valparaiso
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 10: Stetson

  • Current Record: 2-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 113th
  • Last Game Result: L 34-24 vs St. Thomas

Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: @ Davidson
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 11: Marist

  • Current Record: 0-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 119th
  • Last Game Result: L 39-32 vs St. Thomas

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Next Game

  • Week 8 Opponent: @ San Diego
  • Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 19
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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