With Week 1 of the college football schedule upon us, which teams are the leading contenders at the top of the Pioneer League, and which teams are in the cellar? To update you on where every team stands, see our power rankings below.

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Pioneer League Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Drake

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 86th

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• Week 1 Opponent: Quincy
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 2: Butler

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 105th

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• Week 1 Opponent: Upper Iowa
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
• TV Channel: FloFootball

No. 3: St. Thomas

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 101st

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• Week 1 Opponent: Sioux Falls
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
• TV Channel: Tommies All-Access

No. 4: Davidson

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 124th

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• Week 1 Opponent: @ Georgetown
• Game Time: 12:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
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• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 5: San Diego

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 114th

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• Week 1 Opponent: Cal Poly
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
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• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 6: Morehead State

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 92nd

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• Week 1 Opponent: Central State (OH)
• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 7: Dayton

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 109th

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• Week 1 Opponent: St. Francis (PA)
• Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
• TV Channel: FACEBOOK

No. 8: Valparaiso

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 102nd

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• Week 1 Opponent: @ Northern Iowa
• Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
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• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 9: Presbyterian

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 115th

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• Week 1 Opponent: @ Mercer
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
• TV Channel: CW (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 10: Marist

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 111th

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• Week 1 Opponent: BYE

No. 11: Stetson

• Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-9
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 99th

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

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