Sun Belt Showdown: Which Team Will Seize the Unexpected Opportunity and Dominate This Season?
One exciting thing: The offensive line should be respectable, with four starters back from a pretty solid bunch. One of them is left tackle Nick Del Grande, who’s earned a couple of All-Sun Belt honors in his career. He allowed just two adjusted sacks while playing a team-high 749 snaps last year.
Player to watch: Linebacker Shane Bruce, the team’s leading tackler last year with 75, is one of only three returning starters on defense. He’s been a key contributor for three years under both Jamey Chadwell and Tim Beck. He’s not big, but he’s the most consistent defender the Chanticleers have.
13. Louisiana-Monroe
- 2024 final TRACR rank: 8th (12th OFF, 5th DEF)
- 2025 preseason TRACR rank: 13th (14th OFF, 6th DEF)
One scary thing: Not to be glib about it, but when you’re ULM, virtually anything could go wrong. On this team, I’d worry most about the player I’ll mention next not being able to rein in his interceptions.


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