The Division 2 college football season is around the corner, meaning the Great American Conference is back in action.

Harding is considered one of the top teams in D2 and are ranked No. 2 in FloCollege's Preseason Rankings, but a deep slate of teams should make for an interesting season.

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Ouachita Baptist has a high-powered offense behind young stars at QB and WR, while Southern Arkansas has a stout defense. Both teams could shock the GAC and compete for the conference title.

Here's what you need to know about the GAC ahead of the 2026 college football season.

2026 Great American Conference Football Preseason Poll

1. Harding (11 first-place votes) — 121 points
2. Ouachita Baptist (1 first-place vote) — 103 points
3. Southern Arkansas — 99 points
4. Henderson State — 95 points
5. Arkansas Tech — 78 points
6. East Central — 68 points
7. Southwestern Oklahoma State — 67 points
8. Southeastern Oklahoma State — 53 points
9. Arkansas-Monticello — 38 points
10. Oklahoma Baptist — 30 points
11. Southern Nazarene — 24 points
12. Northwestern Oklahoma State — 16 points

GAC OPOY Candidates

• Andrew Miller, RB Harding
• Tre Nicholls, QB, Ouachita Baptist
• Carter McElhany, WR Ouachita Baptist

GAC DPOY Candidates

• Kamron Fields, DB, Southeastern Oklahoma State
• Tutt McGlothan, DB, Southern Arkansas
• De’Angelo Shanks, DE Southeastern Oklahoma State

Games To Watch In The GAC

• Harding vs. Ouachita Baptist - September 26
• Ouachita Baptist vs. Henderson State - November 14
• Southern Arkansas vs. Arkansas-Monticello - November 14

2025 GAC Standings

1. Harding: 11-0 Conf (15-1 Overall)
2. Henderson State: 8-3 Conf (8-3 Overall)
3. Southern Arkansas: 8-3 Conf (8-3 Overall)
4. Arkansas Tech: 7-4 Conf (7-5 Overall)
5. Ouachita Baptist: 7-4 Conf (7-4 Overall)
6. East Central: 6-5 Conf (6-6 Overall)
7. Southwestern Oklahoma State: 6-5 Conf (6-5 Overall)
8. Southeastern Oklahoma State: 4-7 Conf (4-7 Overall)
9. Arkansas-Monticello: 3-8 Conf (3-8 Overall)
10. Northwestern Oklahoma State: 2-9 Conf (2-9 Overall)
11. Oklahoma Baptist: 2-9 Conf (2-9 Overall)
12. Southern Nazarene: 2-9 Conf (2-9 Overall)

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