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American Conference · 2026Source does not supply an update time · Checked Oct 2, 10:15 AM ET
| School | Conf | CPct. | Overall | Pct. | Home | Away | Neutral | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 1-0 | 1.000 | 4-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | W4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-0 | 1.000 | 3-1 | .750 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | W3 |
| UNT | 1-0 | 1.000 | 3-2 | .600 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | W2 |
| UAB | 1-0 | 1.000 | 2-2 | .500 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | W1 |
| Army | 1-1 | .500 | 2-1 | .667 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | .000 | 3-1 | .750 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | W1 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | .000 | 3-1 | .750 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | W1 |
| Tulsa | 0-1 | .000 | 3-2 | .600 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | L2 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | .000 | 2-2 | .500 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | W2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | .000 | 2-2 | .500 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | W1 |
| Navy | 0-2 | .000 | 1-2 | .333 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | L2 |
| Rice | 0-0 | .000 | 1-3 | .250 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | L3 |
| Temple | 0-1 | .000 | 1-3 | .250 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | L3 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | .000 | 0-4 | .000 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | L4 |
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2026–27Alcorn State University
MS · Southwestern Athletic Conf.
2026–27Appalachian State University
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AZ · Big 12 Conference
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MA · Atlantic Coast Conference
2026–27Bowling Green State University
OH · Mid-American Conference
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RI · The Ivy League
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RI · Coastal Athletic Association
2026–27Bucknell University
PA · Patriot League
2026–27Butler University
IN · Pioneer Football League
2026–27California Polytechnic State University
CA · Big Sky Conference
2026–27California State University, Fresno
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CA · Mid-American Conference
2026–27Campbell University
NC · Coastal Athletic Association
2026–27Central Connecticut State University
CT · Northeast Conference
2026–27Central Michigan University
MI · Mid-American Conference
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SC · Ohio Valley Conference
2026–27Chicago State University
IL · Northeast Conference
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SC · Atlantic Coast Conference
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NY · The Ivy League
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NH · The Ivy League
2026–27Davidson College
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2026–27Delaware State University
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2026–27Drake University
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2026–27Duke University
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PA · Northeast Conference
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