Projected Southern Conference standings
LangIndex projects Samford as the strongest team in the Southern Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a -1.9 power rating, ranking it #22 of 32 leagues nationally. Ratings estimate scoring margin per 100 possessions against an average D-I opponent, adjusted for schedule.
| # | Team | Proj. Rating | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samford | +1.7 | #120 |
| 2 | Furman | +0.7 | #144 |
| 3 | East Tennessee State | +0.4 | #155 |
| 4 | Mercer | +0.1 | #162 |
| 5 | UNC Greensboro | -0.5 | #187 |
| 6 | Chattanooga | -1.0 | #220 |
| 7 | Wofford | -1.6 | #250 |
| 8 | Western Carolina | -1.7 | #253 |
| 9 | Tennessee Tech | -3.5 | #312 |
| 10 | The Citadel | -5.6 | #349 |
| 11 | VMI | -9.7 | #365 |
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