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Louisiana-Lafayette football coach Michael Desormeaux discusses the upcoming season, during the Sun Belt Conference media days Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in New Orleans. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Rising Sun? Sun Belt expands, hopes to keep moving forward

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 26, 2022 12:29 PM EDT

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall looks to pass against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. McCall had surgery last month, his right arm is in a sling and he can't turn his shoulder loose to throw until right before the start of preseason camp this summer. Still, he'll be a willing, active spectator as the Chanticleers go through spring workouts. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
NFL QB prospect McCall passes on Power 5, remains at Coastal

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 11, 2022 02:26 PM EST

Coastal Carolina and Northern Illinois meet in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:36 PM EST
Cure Bowl: Northern Illinois (9-4) against Coastal Carolina (10-2), Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m. Eastern (ESPN 2). Line: Coastal Carolina by 10½, according to...

McCall's 5TDs sends Coastal Carolina past Texas St. 35-21

Nov. 20, 2021 07:59 PM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Grayson McCall tied a school record five touchdown passes and Coastal Carolina maintained possession for more than 35 minutes in a 35-21...

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) runs for a 75-yard touchdown against Georgia State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
Georgia State at Coastal Carolina 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:53 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Bryce Carpenter (12) is tackled in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 22 Coastal Carolina keeps rolling with QB Carpenter

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell and players wait in the tunnel before heading out onto the field, for an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 22 Coastal Carolina, Georgia St sorting out QB issues

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 11, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett runs for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
McCall leads No. 24 Coastal Carolina to 35-28 win over Troy

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 28, 2021 11:22 PM EDT

Troy wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) runs for a first down during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Troy at Coastal Carolina 10/28/2021

Oct. 28, 2021 09:19 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley).
No. 24 Coastal Carolina seeking bounce-back against Troy

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

FILE - Coastal Carolina tight end Isaiah Likely (4) runs for a touchdown against Arkansas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jonesboro, Ark., in this Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, file photo. Likely was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Coastal Carolina looks to end road drought at App State

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina's Myles Olufemi (41) reacts after making a tackle against Arkansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 14 Coastal Carolina eager to shine in national spotlight

By Steve Reed Oct. 19, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina opens Sun Belt play vs. ULM

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall scores against Massachusetts during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 17 Coastal Carolina wins 53-3; UMass' 15th straight loss

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 25, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

Buffalo quarterback Matt Myers (10) breaks tackles by Coastal Carolina safety Brayden Matts, left, and Jacob Proche, right, to score a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina holds on to beat Buffalo 28-25

By Jonah Bronstein Sep. 18, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

Buffalo quarterback Kyle Vantrease (7) is hit by Nebraska linebacker Nick Henrich as he releases the ball in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Unfamiliar foe: Buffalo braces to face No. 16 Chanticleers

By John Wawrow Sep. 16, 2021 04:55 PM EDT

Buffalo quarterback Kyle Vantrease (7) is hit by Nebraska linebacker Nick Henrich as he releases the ball in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 16 Chanticleers set to run with the Bulls in Buffalo

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Kansas coach Lance Leipold watches the team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 17 Coastal Carolina wins third staight over Kansas 49-22

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 10, 2021 11:10 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina safety Alex Spillum dives on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown after he blocked a Kansas punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Kansas at Coastal Carolina 9/10/2021

Sep. 10, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

No. 17 Coastal Carolina looks to keep rolling vs Kansas

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 09, 2021 01:48 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — No. 17 Coastal Carolina got its first eye-opening win at Kansas two years ago. New Jayhawks coach Lance Leipold hopes to return the favor...