Which team sits on top of the SoCon as we head into Week 5 of the college football season? Keep reading, as we’ve got power rankings to get you caught up on where every team stands.

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SoCon Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Western Carolina

• Current Record: 1-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 34th
• Last Game Result: L 46-35 vs Montana

Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: BYE

No. 2: East Tennessee State

• Current Record: 2-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-1
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 14th
• Last Game Result: W 34-14 vs Elon

Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: @ The Citadel
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 28
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 3: Mercer

• Current Record: 4-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 122nd
• Last Game Result: W 38-21 vs The Citadel

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Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: @ Wofford
• Game Time: 1:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 28
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 4: Samford

• Current Record: 1-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 92nd
• Last Game Result: W 12-7 vs Alabama State

Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: @ Furman
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 28
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 5: Chattanooga

• Current Record: 0-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 98th
• Last Game Result: L 10-3 vs Mercer

Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: Portland State
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 28
• TV Channel: MyNetworkTV (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 6: Furman

• Current Record: 1-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 127th
• Last Game Result: L 34-24 vs William & Mary

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Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: Samford
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 28
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 7: Wofford

• Current Record: 2-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 104th
• Last Game Result: L 28-21 vs William & Mary

Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: Mercer
• Game Time: 1:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 28
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: The Citadel

• Current Record: 2-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-9
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 112th
• Last Game Result: L 38-21 vs Mercer

Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: East Tennessee State
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 28
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 9: VMI

• Current Record: 0-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 117th
• Last Game Result: L 32-10 vs Norfolk State

Next Game

• Week 5 Opponent: BYE

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