Sun Belt Showdown: Which Team Will Seize the Unexpected Opportunity and Dominate This Season?
One exciting thing: Continuity. The Eagles were in the driver’s seat in the Sun Belt East for most of last year, and they have 13 starters back, including a solid Group of Five QB, JC French.
Player to watch: Cornerback Chance Gamble had three interceptions and seven pass breakups for the Eagles last year. He allowed just a 48.2% burn rate on 56 coverage targets, stacking himself up as one of the better defensive backs in the G5. He returns to anchor the secondary.
6. South Alabama
- 2024 final TRACR rank: 4th (3rd OFF, 7th DEF)
- 2025 preseason TRACR rank: 6th (7th OFF, 7th DEF)
One scary thing: All three of the star skill-position players most responsible for last year’s strong offense are gone. Quarterback Gio Lopez is at North Carolina, running back Fluff Bothwell is at Mississippi State, and game-breaking receiver Jamaal Pritchett is trying to catch on with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.


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