McNeese strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
H · 1 
H · 2 
A · 3 
H · 4 
A · 5 
A · 7 
A · 8 
H · 9 
A · 10 
A · 11 
H · 12 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
McNeese 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Wesleyan | vs | 6.4 | Played |
| 2 | Tarleton State | vs | 2 | Played |
| 3 | UT Rio Grande Valley | @ | 1 | Played |
| 4 | East Texas A&M | vs | 0 | Played |
| 5 | LSU | @ | 7 | Played |
| 7 | Northwestern State | @ | 1 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Incarnate Word | @ | 1 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Nicholls | vs | 1 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Houston Christian | @ | 0 | Upcoming |
| 11 | SE Louisiana | @ | 1 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Lamar | vs | 8 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
McNeese Cowboys 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the McNeese schedule in 2026?
McNeese faces an easier than average schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 2.6 wins in 2025, below the 6.4-win FBS average.
How is McNeese strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the McNeese 2026 schedule.