As the new football season approaches, Rhodes College has been picked seventh with 24 points, according to the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) preseason poll.
The Lynx are coming off of a 2-5 record in SAA play and an overall mark of 3-7 in 2024. They have been building momentum and are looking to make a decisive impact in the SAA. With a dedicated coaching staff and a talented roster, Rhodes aims to challenge the top teams and elevate their status within the conference.
Voting was conducted among the SAA's eight head coaches.
2025 SAA Football Preseason Poll
- Berry – 54 (5)
- Trinity – 50 (2)
- Maryville – 43 (1)
- Centre – 41
- Millsaps – 27
- Southwestern – 25
- Rhodes – 24
- Sewanee – 16
The 2025 football season kicks off September 4.
SAA Football Champions
2024 – Berry (6-1), Trinity (6-1), Centre (6-1)
2023 – Trinity (8-0)
2022 – Trinity (7-0)
2021 – Trinity (7-0)
2020 – no season
2019 – Berry/Trinity (7-1)
2018 – Berry/Centre (7-1)
2017 – Berry (8-0)
2016 – Berry/Washington U. (7-0)
2015 – Hendrix (7-1)
2014 – Centre (6-0)
2013 – Millsaps/Rhodes (5-1)
2012 – Birmingham-Southern/Millsaps (3-1)
