Abilene Christian ranks No. 15 in FCS Preseason Top 25 poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Abilene Christian Wildcats enter the 2026 college football season as the No. 15 team in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 poll. This ranking marks the highest preseason position for Abilene Christian since becoming a Division I program in 2010. The Wildcats, part of a competitive Texas contingent in the poll, have a challenging schedule with games against five ranked opponents. They begin their season on August 29 against No. 20 Lamar, continuing a streak of 28 consecutive appearances in the FCS Top 25 polls that dates back to September 2024.
- •Abilene Christian ranks No. 15 in the FCS Preseason poll.
- •This is their highest preseason rank since 2010.
- •They will play No. 20 Lamar to start the season.
- •ACU has faced five ranked opponents this season.
- •The Wildcats have appeared in 28 consecutive FCS Top 25 polls.
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — See where Abilene Christian stands in Preseason FCS Top 25 rankings
"The Abilene Christian Wildcats will start the fall as one of the country's top-ranked FCS teams when the 2026 college football season kicks off.
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