Projected Southland Conference standings
LangIndex projects McNeese as the strongest team in the Southland Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a -1.4 power rating, ranking it #20 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 | McNeese | +4.8 | #73 |
| 2 | Stephen F. Austin | +0.6 | #148 |
| 3 | UT Rio Grande Valley | +0.3 | #160 |
| 4 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | -0.3 | #180 |
| 5 | New Orleans | -0.8 | #205 |
| 6 | Nicholls | -2.4 | #273 |
| 7 | Lamar | -2.7 | #280 |
| 8 | East Texas A&M | -3.0 | #290 |
| 9 | Incarnate Word | -3.1 | #294 |
| 10 | Houston Christian | -3.3 | #305 |
| 11 | SE Louisiana | -3.3 | #306 |
| 12 | Northwestern State | -3.9 | #322 |
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