THE RFC MYC: Southland Conference (FCS)

Southland Conference (FCS)

Overview: The race for the 2019 Southland Conference championship came down to the final week of the regular season, as both Central Arkansas and Nicholls State claimed a share of the SLC crown after finishing the regular season in a two-way tie for first place. After earning a first-round bye, the Bears fell to Illinois State in the second round of the FCS playoffs in a 24-6 setback. UCA ended its season at 9-4 overall and 7-2 in Southland Conference action after the loss to the Redbirds. 

The other SLC co-champion hailed from Thibodaux, La., as Nicholls State edged Southeastern Louisiana in the final seconds to claim a share of the SLC crown. The Colonels downed North Dakota in the first round of the FCS playoffs, before falling to eventual national champion North Dakota State in the second round to finish their season at 9-5 overall and 7-2 in SLC play.

There was a third SLC squad that advanced to the FCS playoffs in Southeastern Louisiana last fall. The Lions rallied in the second half to stun at Villanova in the first round before being crushed at Montana in the second round to finish the 2019 season at 8-5 overall and 6-3 in the SLC. 

As for what the 2020 season will hold in store for the Southland Conference, don't be surprised if the race for this season's conference championship comes down to the final week of the regular season yet again. 

2020 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

Editor's Note: At the time this post was uploaded, there is a possibility that the 2020 college football season could be postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, follow RFC @realfootball and/or other media sources for any changes, details, or developments.

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is not highlighted, it means that the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2020 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post. Also, please visit the RFC blog at realfootballcentral.blogspot.com for schedules, schedule updates, preseason previews, and much more.

Final 2019 Southland Conference Football Standings

Abilene Christian

Central Arkansas

Houston Baptist

Incarnate Word

Lamar

McNeese State

Nicholls 

Northwestern State

Sam Houston State

Southeastern Louisiana

Stephen F. Austin

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