Sun Belt

FILE - James Madison guard Kiki Jefferson (30) drives around Liberty center Mya Berkman (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference.(Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP, File)

James Madison finding success in transition to Sun Belt

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 23, 2023 01:20 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) jogs off the field after a 34-0 win over Austin Peay at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was named the Defensive player of the year on the All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Alabama's Anderson repeats as Bronko Nagurski award winner

Dec. 05, 2022 10:59 PM EST

New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia throws a pass during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Bowling Green, New Mexico State to meet in Quick Lane Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2022 04:12 PM EST

FILE - Troy head coach Jon Sumrall reacts after his team defeated Marshall in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Troy, Ala. The Trojans were 1-2 and reeling from a demoralizing loss on an Appalachian State Hail Mary. They haven’t lost since. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

No. 22 UTSA, No. 23 Troy meet for first time in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 11:33 PM EST

San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan, center, holds up the Dick Tomey Legacy trophy after defeating Hawaii 27-14 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Spartans, Eagles to meet in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:21 PM EST

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) looks up at the scoreboard after failing to convert on fourth down during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Coastal Carolina to face East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 05:18 PM EST

South Alabama tight end DJ Thomas-Jones catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)

W. Kentucky, South Alabama to meet in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:35 PM EST

Marshall's Koby Cumberlander hypes up the crowd as the Herd takes on Georgia State during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington W.Va./The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

UConn ends turnaround year vs. Marshall at Myrtle Beach Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:32 PM EST

South Alabama Receiver Devin Voisin tries to break the tackle from Southern Miss Safety Camron Harrell in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)

Southern Miss meets Rice in Lending Tree Bowl on Dec. 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:10 PM EST

FILE - Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton enters the field with his team before an NCAA football game against Louisiana Lafayette on Nov. 10, 2022, in Lafayette, La. Georgia Southern and Buffalo will play in the Camellia Bowl on Dec. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Georgia Southern-Buffalo to meet in Camellia Bowl on Dec. 27

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell talks over his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)

Coastal Carolina hires NC State's Beck to replace Chadwell

Dec. 04, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores a touchdown against Utah during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Southern Cal, Riley headed to Cotton Bowl to play Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2022 03:09 PM EST

Liberty hires Coastal Carolina's Chadwell to replace Freeze

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 04, 2022 10:46 AM EST

Watson, Troy win Sun Belt title over Coastal Carolina, 45-26

By John Zenor Dec. 03, 2022 07:11 PM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Gunnar Watson and the streaking Troy Trojans came out with a flurry of big plays and a defense that was barely budging. Watson...

Bowl-eligible New Mexico State drubs Valparaiso

Dec. 03, 2022 07:11 PM EST
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Diego Pavia threw a career-high four touchdown passes, all in the first half, and New Mexico State celebrated bowl-eligibility with a 65-3...

Texas State hires Incarnate Word coach Kinne to lead Bobcats

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2022 12:20 PM EST
Texas State hired Incarnate Word coach G.J. Kinne on Friday to lead a Sun Belt program that has had only one winning season since moving up to the Bowl Subdivision...