BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2025 SWAC Football Predicted Order of Finish on Wednesday, July 16 at SWAC Football Media Day.
Jackson State (126) was selected to finish in first place in the SWAC Eastern Division. Florida A&M (99), Alabama State (91), Alabama A&M (62), Bethune-Cookman (45) and Mississippi Valley State (24) round out the East Division Preseason Poll rankings.
Southern (120) was tabbed to finish in first place in the SWAC Western Division. Alcorn State (90), Prairie View A&M (72), Texas Southern (60), Grambling State (55), and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (28) round out the West Division Preseason Poll rankings.
The Southern Jaguars tallied the most first place votes with 17 overall followed by Jackson State (16) and Florida A&M (3).
2025 SWAC Football Predicted Order of Finish
SWAC East
- Jackson State- 126 points (16)
- Florida A&M- 99 points (3)
- Alabama State- 91 points (2)
- Alabama A&M- 62 points
- Bethune-Cookman- 45 points (1)
- Mississippi Valley State- 24 points
SWAC West
- Southern- 120 points (17)
- Alcorn State- 90 points (2)
- Prairie View A&M- 72 points (1)
- Texas Southern- 60 points
- Grambling State- 55 points
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff- 28 points (1)
*First place votes listed in parenthesis ( )
