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Abilene Christian ranks No. 15 in FCS Preseason Top 25 poll

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Abilene Christian ranks No. 15 in FCS Preseason Top 25 poll

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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