Posted: Aug 27, 2021
Huntingdon on Top of USA South Preseason Football Poll
The USA South Athletic Conference's football coaches have released their 2021 preseason poll. Huntingdon was atop the rankings and will look to capture the program's sixth USA South championship. During last season's COVID-altered spring campaign, the Hawks earned a win in the USA South championship game over East Division champion Methodist while sharing the West Division crown with Brevard.
Additionally, the USA South will feature nine football-playing institutions this season as the League welcomes Southern Virginia into the Conference.
Head coaches do not vote for their own teams in the balloting.
| 2021 USA South Coaches Preseason Football Poll | ||
| Rank | Institution (1st Place Votes) | Points |
| 1. | Huntingdon^ (5) | 58 |
| 2. | Brevard^ (2) | 54 |
| 3. | Methodist* | 48 |
| t-4. | Averett (1) | 41 |
| t-4. | Maryville (1) | 41 |
| 6. | N.C. Wesleyan | 31 |
| 7. | LaGrange | 21 |
| 8. | Southern Virginia | 18 |
| 9. | Greensboro | 12 |
| *Defending East Division Champion ^Defending West Division Co-Champion |
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