Three Teams That Could Win the Sun Belt
Summary
Three college football teams—James Madison, Troy, and Louisiana—are the main contenders to win the Sun Belt Conference in 2026. James Madison is favored in the East Division, Troy leads the West Division, and Louisiana has strong offensive and defensive players aiming to compete.Key Facts
- James Madison made the College Football Playoff in 2025 and has a new head coach, Billy Napier.
- JMU has top preseason players like offensive lineman Zach Greenberg and defensive lineman Amar Thomas.
- Troy won the Sun Belt West Division last year and is coached by Gerad Parker.
- Troy’s senior defensive end Donnie Smith is a favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.
- Troy’s offense is led by senior quarterback Goose Crowder and sometimes uses running quarterback Tucker Kilcrease.
- Louisiana’s standout players include wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. and defensive back Brent Gordon Jr., both first-team preseason selections.
- Louisiana’s team has fewer transfers compared to others and is coached by Michael Desormeaux.
- All three teams show strong potential to compete for the Sun Belt title in 2026.
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