MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The final 2025-26 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings were released, with six Southern States Athletic Conference schools placing in the top 100 and two placing in the top 10. 
 
William Carey and Life paced the SSAC with top-10 finishes. The Crusaders earned third-place finishes in baseball and women’s tennis, while Life earned top-10 placements in men’s and women’s outdoor track & field. 
 
8. William Carey – 741.00
9. Life – 705.75
46. Loyola – 386.50
79. Dalton State – 229.50
80. Faulkner – 221.00
91. Mobile – 192.50
123. UT Southern – 121.50
143. Thomas – 67.00
145. Blue Mountain Christian – 65.50
166. Point – 39.00
168. Abraham Baldwin – 37.50
 
The Learfield Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in NAIA National Championships.

Complete standings and the scoring structure can be found on NACDA's website at www.directorscup.org. In addition, please visit www.thedirectorscup.com and follow them on X @ldirectorscup.