Conference Breakdown: Sun Belt
5 things to know about the Sun Belt
Biggest game: Georgia Southern at Appalachian State, October 22
Player to always watch: Fredi Knighten, Arkansas State's do-everything QB who's got all his weapons back
Team nobody wants to play: Texas State
Coach who really needs wins: Trent Miles, Georgia State
Don't be surprised if ... Idaho either reaches a bowl in December or fires Paul Petrino in October
Bill Connelly's Power Rankings
Tier 1
Georgia Southern
The Eagles could've moved up years ago. Now for a second league title?
Arkansas State
The Red Wolves finally kept a head coach! (And return a ton on offense.)
UL-Lafayette
The difficulty's increased, but the Cajuns could win nine for the fifth year in a row.
Tier 2
Appalachian State
With almost the whole depth chart back, can that stunning turnaround continue?
South Alabama
If you wonder where UAB's players ended up, take a look at this roster.
Tier 3
Idaho
We're not saying the Vandals are winning six games, but we're not saying they're not.
Tier 4
New Mexico State
Welcome to year three of a rebuild that could take four, five ...
