We are approximately a quarter through the 2025 football season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and positions are starting to be solidified.

Here are our latest Times-Picayune/The Advocate SWAC football power rankings.

1. Jackson State

Record: 2-1 overall, 0-0 SWAC

Previous rank: 1

Last week: 30-0 win vs. Tuskegee

This week: BYE

Extra points: The Tigers go into the bye week with two convincing wins and a competitive road test at Sun Belt-leading Southern Miss. JSU has the top-rated defense in the conference, allowing only 7 touchdowns so far in 2025. Coach T.C. Taylor wants to tighten up the team's penalties, where they also lead the SWAC with 32 for a total of 294 yards.

2. Alabama State

Record: 2-1 overall, 0-0 SWAC

Previous rank: 2

Last week: 37-9 w

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