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American Conference Analysis
American Conference power rankings
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Memphis is 4-1 in 2026, 1-0 in American Conference play, with 193 points scored and 112 allowed (+81). Team skill rating 89, 1st of 14 in the American Conference.
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South Florida is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in American Conference play, with 133 points scored and 73 allowed (+60). Team skill rating 85, 5th of 14 in the American Conference.
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Florida Atlantic is 4-1 in 2026, 1-0 in American Conference play, with 186 points scored and 133 allowed (+53). Team skill rating 82, 9th of 14 in the American Conference.
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UTSA is 4-1 in 2026, 1-0 in American Conference play, with 157 points scored and 131 allowed (+26). Team skill rating 87, 3rd of 14 in the American Conference.
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North Texas is 3-2 in 2026, 1-0 in American Conference play, with 203 points scored and 165 allowed (+38). Team skill rating 87, 2nd of 14 in the American Conference.
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Tulsa is 3-2 in 2026, 0-1 in American Conference play, with 139 points scored and 106 allowed (+33). Team skill rating 85, 7th of 14 in the American Conference.
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UAB is 3-2 in 2026, 1-0 in American Conference play, with 120 points scored and 117 allowed (+3). Team skill rating 78, 12th of 14 in the American Conference.
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Army is 2-2 in 2026, 1-1 in American Conference play, with 133 points scored and 79 allowed (+54). Team skill rating 80, 11th of 14 in the American Conference.
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East Carolina is 2-2 in 2026, with 96 points scored and 101 allowed (-5). Team skill rating 85, 4th of 14 in the American Conference.
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Tulane is 2-2 in 2026, with 75 points scored and 93 allowed (-18). Team skill rating 82, 10th of 14 in the American Conference.
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Temple is 2-3 in 2026, 1-1 in American Conference play, with 129 points scored and 124 allowed (+5). Team skill rating 85, 6th of 14 in the American Conference.
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Navy is 1-3 in 2026, 0-2 in American Conference play, with 101 points scored and 91 allowed (+10). Team skill rating 77, 13th of 14 in the American Conference.
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Rice is 1-4 in 2026, 0-1 in American Conference play, with 90 points scored and 137 allowed (-47). Team skill rating 77, 14th of 14 in the American Conference.
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Charlotte is 0-5 in 2026, 0-1 in American Conference play, with 86 points scored and 203 allowed (-117). Team skill rating 82, 8th of 14 in the American Conference.
How these rankings work
The order is computed, not hand-picked. Programs are sorted by 2026 win percentage, then by point differential per game, then by team skill rating. The team skill rating blends the skill-engine grades of each program's projected starters on offense, defense and special teams with its head coach rating. Before a game is played, the order is the team skill rating alone. For the official conference table, see the American Conference standings.
All 14 American Conference programs ordered by 2026 results and team skill rating, with the numbers behind each spot. Rebuilt from the latest data through the season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is ranked first in the American Conference power rankings in 2026?
Memphis sits first, ordered by 2026 record, then point differential, then team skill rating.
How often are the American Conference power rankings updated?
The order is rebuilt from the latest results and ratings on every site update through the season.