BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – During the live ESPN broadcast of the 2025 SWAC Football Media Day, the Southwestern Athletic Conference unveiled its annual Preseason Predicted Order of Finish. Alcorn State has been projected to finish second in the SWAC Western Division, reinforcing expectations for a strong campaign under Head Coach
Cedric Thomas.
The Braves enter the 2025 season with momentum after a solid showing last year and a talented roster highlighted by several Preseason All-SWAC honorees. Alcorn's predicted second-place finish reflects both respect from league observers and the competitiveness of the Western Division heading into the new season.
Alcorn State opens the 2025 season on August 28
th against Northwestern State
with eyes set on reclaiming the top spot in the West and making a run for the SWAC Championship.
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2025 SWAC Football Predicted Order of Finish:
SWAC East
- Jackson State- 126 points (16)
- Florida A&M- 99 points (3)
- Alabama State- 91 points (2)
- Alabama A&M- 62 points
- Bethune-Cookman- 45 points (1)
- Mississippi Valley State- 24 points
SWAC West
- Southern- 120 points (17)
- Alcorn State- 90 points (2)
- Prairie View A&M- 72 points (1)
- Texas Southern- 60 points
- Grambling State- 55 points
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff- 28 points (1)
*First place votes listed in parenthesis ()
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