Searching for an updated view of the Big South-OVC and how each team stacks up? We’ve got you covered below, as our power rankings help you separate the top teams from the cellar dwellers.

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Big South-OVC Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FCS opponents.

No. 1: Eastern Illinois

• Current Record: 1-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-0
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 7th
• Last Game Result: L 31-7 vs Northwestern

Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: @ Illinois State
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 21
• TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 2: Tennessee-Martin

• Current Record: 1-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 68th
• Last Game Result: W 43-28 vs North Alabama

Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: Missouri State
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 21
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 3: Southeast Missouri State

• Current Record: 2-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 67th
• Last Game Result: W 45-42 vs Tennessee-Martin

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Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: @ Southern Illinois
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 21
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 4: Tennessee State

• Current Record: 2-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 55th
• Last Game Result: W 41-28 vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: @ Tennessee Tech
• Game Time: 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 21
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 5: Gardner-Webb

• Current Record: 0-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 85th
• Last Game Result: L 27-26 vs Charlotte

Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: @ Presbyterian
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 21
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 6: Tennessee Tech

• Current Record: 0-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 83rd
• Last Game Result: L 48-3 vs Georgia

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Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: Tennessee State
• Game Time: 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 21
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 7: Lindenwood

• Current Record: 0-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 42nd
• Last Game Result: L 28-14 vs Missouri State

Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: St. Thomas
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Sept. 21
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: Western Illinois

• Current Record: 0-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 64th
• Last Game Result: L 51-34 vs Illinois State

Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: BYE

No. 9: Charleston Southern

• Current Record: 1-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-9
• Strength of Schedule Ranking (FCS): 114th
• Last Game Result: L 38-0 vs Richmond

Next Game

• Week 4 Opponent: BYE

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