2016 Southern Conference football season

The 2016 Southern Conference football season was the 95th season of college football for the Southern Conference and formed a part of the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

Head coaches

Russ Huesman, Chattanooga – 8th year
Brent Thompson, The Citadel – 1st year
Carl Torbush, East Tennessee State – 2nd year
Bruce Fowler, Furman – 6th year
Bobby Lamb, Mercer – 4th year
Chris Hatcher, Samford – 2nd year
Scott Wachenheim, VMI – 2nd year
Mark Speir, Western Carolina – 5th year
Mike Ayers, Wofford – 29th year

Preseason poll results

''First place votes in parentheses''

Preseason All-Conference Teams

Offensive Player of the Year: Detrez Newsome, Jr., RB
Defensive Player of the Year: Keionta Davis, Sr., DL

Regular season

All times Eastern time.
Rankings reflect that of the Sports Network poll for that week.

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Week Three

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Week Four

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Week Five

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Week Six

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Week Seven

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Week Eight

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Week Nine

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Week Ten

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Week Eleven

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Week Twelve

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''Not released''