South Alabama 33.5 51% 
Marshall 33.2 49%
Sun Belt
Sun Belt Conference, 14 teams. Sun Belt in the ratings
Rank
7th
of 10 conferences
Average rating
−10.4
90% range −12.7 to −8.1
Offense
21.4
Points scored vs an average team
Defense
31.8
Points allowed vs an average team
Top 25
0
of its 14 teams
Playoff teams
0.4
expected in the field
The race
Provisional odds. Schedule or rules need confirmation.Details
PlaceTeamConfOverall
1 
James MadisonEast4–0 conf7–0 overall Conference record4–0 Overall record7–0 Expected conference wins7.3 Title game94% Champion63%
James MadisonEast4–0 conf7–0 overall Conference record4–0 Overall record7–0 Expected conference wins7.3 Title game94% Champion63%2 
Louisiana TechWest2–0 conf4–2 overall Conference record2–0 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins6.0 Title game52% Champion19%
Louisiana TechWest2–0 conf4–2 overall Conference record2–0 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins6.0 Title game52% Champion19%3 
LouisianaWest2–1 conf5–2 overall Conference record2–1 Overall record5–2 Expected conference wins5.6 Title game26% Champion9%
LouisianaWest2–1 conf5–2 overall Conference record2–1 Overall record5–2 Expected conference wins5.6 Title game26% Champion9%4 South AlabamaWest2–0 conf4–2 overall Conference record2–0 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins4.8 Title game15% Champion4%
South AlabamaWest2–0 conf4–2 overall Conference record2–0 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins4.8 Title game15% Champion4%5 
TroyWest1–1 conf3–3 overall Conference record1–1 Overall record3–3 Expected conference wins3.7 Title game4% Champion1%
TroyWest1–1 conf3–3 overall Conference record1–1 Overall record3–3 Expected conference wins3.7 Title game4% Champion1%6 
App StateEast1–1 conf4–2 overall Conference record1–1 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins3.7 Title game3% Champion1%
App StateEast1–1 conf4–2 overall Conference record1–1 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins3.7 Title game3% Champion1%7 
Georgia SouthernEast2–1 conf3–4 overall Conference record2–1 Overall record3–4 Expected conference wins5.1 Title game2% Champion1%
Georgia SouthernEast2–1 conf3–4 overall Conference record2–1 Overall record3–4 Expected conference wins5.1 Title game2% Champion1%8 
Arkansas StateWest1–2 conf3–4 overall Conference record1–2 Overall record3–4 Expected conference wins3.9 Title game2% Champion<1%
Arkansas StateWest1–2 conf3–4 overall Conference record1–2 Overall record3–4 Expected conference wins3.9 Title game2% Champion<1%9 
Georgia StateEast1–1 conf4–2 overall Conference record1–1 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins4.5 Title game1% Champion<1%
Georgia StateEast1–1 conf4–2 overall Conference record1–1 Overall record4–2 Expected conference wins4.5 Title game1% Champion<1%10 
Southern MissWest0–2 conf1–5 overall Conference record0–2 Overall record1–5 Expected conference wins2.1 Title game<1% Champion<1%
Southern MissWest0–2 conf1–5 overall Conference record0–2 Overall record1–5 Expected conference wins2.1 Title game<1% Champion<1%11 MarshallEast0–2 conf3–3 overall Conference record0–2 Overall record3–3 Expected conference wins2.6 Title game<1% Champion<1%
MarshallEast0–2 conf3–3 overall Conference record0–2 Overall record3–3 Expected conference wins2.6 Title game<1% Champion<1%12 
Coastal CarolinaEast1–2 conf2–5 overall Conference record1–2 Overall record2–5 Expected conference wins2.4 Title game<1% Champion<1%
Coastal CarolinaEast1–2 conf2–5 overall Conference record1–2 Overall record2–5 Expected conference wins2.4 Title game<1% Champion<1%13 
Old DominionEast1–3 conf2–5 overall Conference record1–3 Overall record2–5 Expected conference wins2.8 Title game0% Champion0%
Old DominionEast1–3 conf2–5 overall Conference record1–3 Overall record2–5 Expected conference wins2.8 Title game0% Champion0%14 
UL MonroeWest0–2 conf0–6 overall Conference record0–2 Overall record0–6 Expected conference wins1.4 Title game<1% Champion0%
UL MonroeWest0–2 conf0–6 overall Conference record0–2 Overall record0–6 Expected conference wins1.4 Title game<1% Champion0%
This week
Tue, October 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET South Alabama 33.5 51% Marshall 33.2 49% Thu, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET James Madison 33.5 77% App State 22.4 23% Sat, October 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET UL Monroe 17.6 15% Troy 33.4 85% Sat, October 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET Louisiana 31.8 71% Southern Miss 23.2 29% Sat, October 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET Old Dominion 16.9 19% Louisiana Tech 30.2 81% Sat, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET Georgia State 28.8 49% Arkansas State 29.2 51%
South Alabama 33.5 51% Marshall 33.2 49% James Madison 33.5 77% App State 22.4 23% UL Monroe 17.6 15% Troy 33.4 85% Louisiana 31.8 71% Southern Miss 23.2 29% Old Dominion 16.9 19% Louisiana Tech 30.2 81% Georgia State 28.8 49% Arkansas State 29.2 51%