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Final American Conference standings, 2016
| # | Team | CONF | W-L | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Temple Owlsz | 7-1 | 10-4 | .714 | 453 | 258 |
| 2 |  South Florida Bulls | 7-1 | 11-2 | .846 | 569 | 411 |
| 3 |  Navy Midshipmen | 7-1 | 9-5 | .643 | 531 | 434 |
| 4 |  Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 6-2 | 10-3 | .769 | 552 | 388 |
| 5 |  Memphis Tigers | 5-3 | 8-5 | .615 | 505 | 375 |
| 6 |  Houston Cougars | 5-3 | 9-4 | .692 | 466 | 305 |
| 7 |  UCF Knights | 4-4 | 6-7 | .462 | 374 | 320 |
| 8 |  SMU Mustangs | 3-5 | 5-7 | .417 | 332 | 435 |
| 9 |  Tulane Green Wave | 1-7 | 4-8 | .333 | 289 | 332 |
| 10 |  Cincinnati Bearcats | 1-7 | 4-8 | .333 | 232 | 323 |
| 11 |  East Carolina Pirates | 1-7 | 3-9 | .250 | 324 | 433 |
| 12 |  UConn Huskies | 1-7 | 3-9 | .250 | 178 | 337 |
Source: CollegeFootballData. CONF is the American Conference record, which orders the table. z = American Conference champion.
How 2016 fits the bigger picture
2016 is one season in the American Conference story. See every American Conference winner in American Conference champions by year, how the national titles split in American Conference national championships by team, and the current race on the live standings.
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How the American Conference finished in 2016: the champion, the final table and the records that decided it.
Quick answer
Temple won the American Conference in 2016, finishing 7-1 in conference play (10-4 overall). The full final standings for all 12 teams are below.
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American Conference 2016: the season in one place
Temple won the American Conference in 2016, finishing 7-1 in conference play (10-4 overall). The final table, ordered by conference record, read 1. Temple 7-1 (10-4), 2. South Florida 7-1 (11-2), 3. Navy 7-1 (9-5), 4. Tulsa 6-2 (10-3), 5. Memphis 5-3 (8-5), 6. Houston 5-3 (9-4), 7. UCF 4-4 (6-7), 8. SMU 3-5 (5-7), 9. Tulane 1-7 (4-8), 10. Cincinnati 1-7 (4-8), 11. East Carolina 1-7 (3-9), 12. UConn 1-7 (3-9). This American Conference 2016 archive sits alongside the History Vault and the live standings, so you can compare any season with the current race.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the American Conference in 2016?
Temple won the American Conference in 2016, finishing 7-1 in conference play (10-4 overall).
What were the final American Conference standings in 2016?
1. Temple 7-1 (10-4), 2. South Florida 7-1 (11-2), 3. Navy 7-1 (9-5), 4. Tulsa 6-2 (10-3), 5. Memphis 5-3 (8-5), 6. Houston 5-3 (9-4), 7. UCF 4-4 (6-7), 8. SMU 3-5 (5-7), 9. Tulane 1-7 (4-8), 10. Cincinnati 1-7 (4-8), 11. East Carolina 1-7 (3-9), 12. UConn 1-7 (3-9). Conference record first, overall record in brackets.
How is the American Conference decided?
The table is ordered by conference record, with head-to-head the first tiebreaker. The top two teams meet in the American Conference Championship Game for the title.