Long the worst conference, the Sun Belt is taking a big step forward. It's top-heavy with a few legit teams and some marquee non-conference match-ups; win one or two and they'll make a name.
| Team | Record (Conf) | Win-Shares (Conf) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Appalachian State | 9-3 (7-1) | 7.77 (5.6) | 3.63 |
| 2. Troy | 8-4 (6-2) | 7.58 (5.53) | 3.67 |
| 3. Georgia Southern | 7-5 (6-2) | 6.59 (4.92) | 3.37 |
| 4. Arkansas St | 7-5 (6-2) | 6.26 (4.74) | 3.07 |
| 5. Georgia State | 6-6 (5-3) | 7.1 (5.06) | 3.36 |
| 6. South Alabama | 6-6 (5-3) | 5.07 (3.79) | 3.01 |
| 7. Louisiana Lafayette | 5-7 (4-4) | 5.57 (4.36) | 3.00 |
| 8. Texas State | 4-8 (3-5) | 4.44 (2.94) | 2.42 |
| 9. Louisiana Monroe | 3-9 (3-5) | 3.74 (3.29) | 2.72 |
| 10. Idaho | 2-10 (1-7) | 3.74 (2.44) | 2.49 |
| 11. New Mexico St | 1-11 (1-7) | 4.56 (3.45) | 2.87 |
| 12. Coastal Carolina | 2-10 (1-7) | 3.29 (1.88) | 2.24 |
No championship game, so Appalachian State is the predicted Sun Belt champion. 6 bowl teams.