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Final American Conference standings, 2021
| # | Team | CONF | W-L | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cincinnati Bearcatsz | 8-0 | 13-1 | .929 | 516 | 236 |
| 2 |  Houston Cougars | 8-0 | 12-2 | .857 | 502 | 286 |
| 3 |  UCF Knights | 5-3 | 9-4 | .692 | 415 | 319 |
| 4 |  Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 5-3 | 7-6 | .538 | 343 | 346 |
| 5 |  East Carolina Pirates | 5-3 | 7-5 | .583 | 356 | 315 |
| 6 |  SMU Mustangs | 4-4 | 8-4 | .667 | 461 | 341 |
| 7 |  Memphis Tigers | 3-5 | 6-6 | .500 | 361 | 351 |
| 8 |  Navy Midshipmen | 3-5 | 4-8 | .333 | 241 | 339 |
| 9 |  Tulane Green Wave | 1-7 | 2-10 | .167 | 331 | 408 |
| 10 |  South Florida Bulls | 1-7 | 2-10 | .167 | 278 | 416 |
| 11 |  Temple Owls | 1-7 | 3-9 | .250 | 196 | 450 |
Source: CollegeFootballData. CONF is the American Conference record, which orders the table. z = American Conference champion.
How 2021 fits the bigger picture
2021 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 2021: the champion, the final table and the records that decided it.
Quick answer
Cincinnati won the American Conference in 2021, finishing 8-0 in conference play (13-1 overall). The full final standings for all 11 teams are below.
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American Conference 2021: the season in one place
Cincinnati won the American Conference in 2021, finishing 8-0 in conference play (13-1 overall). The final table, ordered by conference record, read 1. Cincinnati 8-0 (13-1), 2. Houston 8-0 (12-2), 3. UCF 5-3 (9-4), 4. Tulsa 5-3 (7-6), 5. East Carolina 5-3 (7-5), 6. SMU 4-4 (8-4), 7. Memphis 3-5 (6-6), 8. Navy 3-5 (4-8), 9. Tulane 1-7 (2-10), 10. South Florida 1-7 (2-10), 11. Temple 1-7 (3-9). This American Conference 2021 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 2021?
Cincinnati won the American Conference in 2021, finishing 8-0 in conference play (13-1 overall).
What were the final American Conference standings in 2021?
1. Cincinnati 8-0 (13-1), 2. Houston 8-0 (12-2), 3. UCF 5-3 (9-4), 4. Tulsa 5-3 (7-6), 5. East Carolina 5-3 (7-5), 6. SMU 4-4 (8-4), 7. Memphis 3-5 (6-6), 8. Navy 3-5 (4-8), 9. Tulane 1-7 (2-10), 10. South Florida 1-7 (2-10), 11. Temple 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.