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American Conference Analysis
American Conference title race
The race right now
| # | Team | Conf | GB | Left | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Memphis TigersMemphis | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 4-1 |
| 2 |  Florida Atlantic OwlsFlorida Atlantic | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 4-1 |
| 3 |  UTSA RoadrunnersUTSA | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 4-1 |
| 4 |  North Texas Mean GreenNorth Texas | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 3-2 |
| 5 |  UAB BlazersUAB | 1-0 | 0 | 8 | 3-2 |
| 6 |  South Florida BullsSouth Florida | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7 | 4-1 |
| 7 |  Army Black KnightsArmy | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7 | 2-2 |
| 8 |  Temple OwlsTemple | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7 | 2-3 |
| 9 |  East Carolina PiratesEast Carolina | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9 | 2-2 |
| 10 |  Tulane Green WaveTulane | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9 | 2-2 |
| 11 |  Tulsa Golden HurricaneTulsa | 0-1 | 1 | 8 | 3-2 |
| 12 |  Rice OwlsRice | 0-1 | 1 | 8 | 1-4 |
| 13 |  Charlotte 49ersCharlotte | 0-1 | 1 | 8 | 0-5 |
| 14 |  Navy MidshipmenNavy | 0-2 | 1.5 | 7 | 1-3 |
Top two (highlighted) meet in the American Conference Championship Game. GB is games back of second place in conference play. "Left" counts remaining conference games of a 9-game slate.
Each team's position
Model it yourself
Set the remaining conference games and see who reaches the title game with the American Conference title race calculator, or track the live table on the standings page.
Who is in position for the American Conference Championship Game, how far back everyone else is, and how many conference games are left. Updated as the results come in.
5 teams share the American Conference lead at 1-0 in conference play: Memphis, Florida Atlantic, UTSA, North Texas, UAB. The top two at the end of the regular season meet in the American Conference Championship Game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who leads the American Conference right now?
5 teams share the American Conference lead at 1-0 in conference play: Memphis, Florida Atlantic, UTSA, North Texas, UAB. The full race is below.
How is the American Conference Championship Game decided?
The top two teams in the final American Conference standings meet in the American Conference Championship Game in December. Ties in the standings are broken by the conference's tiebreaker procedure, which starts with head-to-head results.
Does the American Conference champion make the College Football Playoff?
The American Conference champion is in the running for a College Football Playoff spot, and the selection committee's rankings decide the field.