Rhodes College has been positioned sixth in the 2025 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Men's Cross Country preseason poll, highlighting the Lynx's potential for the upcoming season. 

The Lynx are coming off a competitive season and aim to make a significant impact this year. The team's preparation and strategic focus will be crucial as they navigate the season and build towards the SAA Cross Country Championship. 

The preseason poll was determined by the votes of the SAA's eight head coaches.

2025 MXC Preseason Poll
1. Berry - 52 (4)
2. Trinity - 51 (4)
3. Centre - 45
4. Oglethorpe - 35
5. Southwestern - 31 
6. Rhodes - 30
7. Sewanee - 22
8. Millsaps - 14

The 2025 SAA cross country championship is set for November 1 in Georgetown,Texas, hosted by Southwestern.
 
SAA Men's Cross Country Champions
2024 – Berry
2023 – Berry
2022 – Berry
2021 – Berry
2021* – Centre
2019 – Centre
2018 – Rhodes
2017 – Rhodes
2016 – Rhodes
2015 – Rhodes
2014 – Centre
2013 – Centre
2012 – Centre
*Championship conducted in spring due to Covid