Sun Belt Football Power Rankings for Week 1

Published 4:19 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

Week 1 of the college football season is upon us. To find out how each Sun Belt team measures up to the rest of the conference, take a look at our power rankings below.

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Sun Belt Power Rankings

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Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: Troy

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-0
  • Last Game Result: 17-10 loss against Duke
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 74th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Nevada
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 2: James Madison

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-0
  • Last Game Result: 31-21 loss against Air Force
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 88th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Charlotte
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

No. 3: South Alabama

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
  • Last Game Result: 59-10 win against Eastern Michigan
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 106th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: North Texas
  • Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 4: Appalachian State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
  • Last Game Result: 13-9 win against Miami (OH)
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 95th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: East Tennessee State
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 5: Coastal Carolina

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Last Game Result: 24-14 win against San Jose State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 77th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Jacksonville State
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 6: Texas State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Last Game Result: 45-21 win against Rice
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 110th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Lamar
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 7: Louisiana

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-7
  • Last Game Result: 34-31 loss against Jacksonville State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 111th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Grambling State
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: Old Dominion

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-8
  • Last Game Result: 38-35 loss against Western Kentucky
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 78th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ South Carolina
  • Game Time: 4:15 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network

No. 9: Georgia State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Last Game Result: 45-22 win against Utah State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 79th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Georgia Tech
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ACC Network

No. 10: Arkansas State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Last Game Result: 21-19 loss against Northern Illinois
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 85th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Central Arkansas
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 11: Marshall

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Last Game Result: 35-17 loss against UTSA
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 70th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Stony Brook
  • Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 12: Georgia Southern

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
  • Last Game Result: 41-21 loss against Ohio
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 104th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Boise State
  • Game Time: 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

No. 13: Southern Miss

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
  • Last Game Result: 35-17 loss against Troy
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 71st

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Kentucky
  • Game Time: 7:45 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network

No. 14: Louisiana-Monroe

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
  • Last Game Result: 52-21 loss against Louisiana
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 66th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Jackson State
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

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