Football is officially back in the Southwestern Athletic Conference after Southern played in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off on Sunday.

Here are the first Times-Picayune/The Advocate SWAC Power Rankings of the season following Week 0.

1. Jackson State

2024 record: 12-2 overall, 8-0 SWAC

Previous rank: N/a

Last week: N/a

This week: vs. Hampton, 2 p.m. Saturday (HBCU GO)

Extra points: The Tigers are at the top of the conference as reigning Celebration Bowl champions. Senior quarterback JaCobian Morgan returns for coach TC Taylor after completing 163 of 256 passes for 2,236 yards, 21 touchdowns and 8 interceptions last season.

2. FAMU

2024 record: 7-5 overall, 5-3 SWAC

Previous rank: N/a

Last week: N/a

This week: vs. Howard, 3 p.m. Saturday (ESPNU)

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