Looking at the schools in the Pioneer League, who are the top teams in the conference going into Week 1 of the college football schedule? In this week’s power rankings, which can be found below, we take a look at each team and how they stack up.

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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
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• 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
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• 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
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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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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
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