If your team can’t be crowned conference champion this year, what conference mate would you root for in your place?

East:
What a mess this year, but I’ll have to say I think App St always represents the conference well. Honorable mention, I think Deuce Bailey is fun to watch from Coastal… I just don’t think the rest of the team is there yet.

West:
Louisiana Tech looks to be in a good position, but a lot can happen in 4 games. I’d be happy with LA Tech winning it, but I’ll admit I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern Miss as Marshall fans share a lot of empathy in knowing what it’s like to be a historic program and then somewhat losing your way. Hope to see SoMiss back on top one day.

It's awesome to have 3 former FCS powers so close in the Sun Belt East race. Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, James Madison, all fighting it out, beating each other in a grueling effort to win the division. The tiebreaker stuff between the three of them comes into effect if Georgia Southern loses one more, and they still have to play Louisiana Tech.

I'm entertained, and sad that JMU is choosing to no longer be a part of this.

I'll second the Southern Miss sentiment. They have the opportunity to lift the conference and move the needle more than any.

Problem with JMU is when they struggle they'll disappear. Southern Miss struggles and their still Southern Miss. I think Ohio would be a nice replacement. They may struggle but their still Ohio. Beating "Ohio" just sounds good.

Marshall in the East would be fun to win it. Can have a rematch of the 2014 champ game, hopefully this time in Ruston


Would love for SoMiss to win all but the one in Ruston. They deserve to get back to the top.

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The CCG MIGHT, and I emphasis MIGHT! be Tech vs. Ga. Southern. If that happens, we will play each other in back-to-back weeks.

Yes, still too much football to be played but given the schedule this could happen.

EAST: Anybody but JMU.

WEST: Ark St. Their fans deserve a win.

Everyone's sentiments toward my alma mater are appreciated. Hopefully, we can deliver at some point.

Unless we win the east I will pull for La Tech in the CCG. For all the people upset at the Georgia schools not wanting to be moved to the west it will be great for them to get egg on their faces.

JMO, but there's no Sun Belt team more past due for a title than we are. Since 2018 we've beaten the first-place east team 4 times and have a 12-4 record in the east since 2024.

(11-01-2026 09:23 AM)Herdforlife Wrote:  If your team can’t be crowned conference champion this year, what conference mate would you root for in your place?

East:
What a mess this year, but I’ll have to say I think App St always represents the conference well. Honorable mention, I think Deuce Bailey is fun to watch from Coastal… I just don’t think the rest of the team is there yet.

West:
Louisiana Tech looks to be in a good position, but a lot can happen in 4 games. I’d be happy with LA Tech winning it, but I’ll admit I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern Miss as Marshall fans share a lot of empathy in knowing what it’s like to be a historic program and then somewhat losing your way. Hope to see SoMiss back on top one day.

I will never root for LaTurd, not a single day in my life. It goes all the way back to ‘98 when they were recruiting me.

(11-01-2026 09:23 AM)Herdforlife Wrote:  If your team can’t be crowned conference champion this year, what conference mate would you root for in your place?

East:
What a mess this year, but I’ll have to say I think App St always represents the conference well. Honorable mention, I think Deuce Bailey is fun to watch from Coastal… I just don’t think the rest of the team is there yet.

West:
Louisiana Tech looks to be in a good position, but a lot can happen in 4 games. I’d be happy with LA Tech winning it, but I’ll admit I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern Miss as Marshall fans share a lot of empathy in knowing what it’s like to be a historic program and then somewhat losing your way. Hope to see SoMiss back on top one day.

How is Louisiana Tech's history not more impressive than Marshall's?

I'm rooting for Georgia Southern in the East. They are due something good happening to them.

I'll probably root for whoever the West rep is in the Championship game though.

(11-01-2026 09:26 AM)Yosef181 Wrote:  It's awesome to have 3 former FCS powers so close in the Sun Belt East race. Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, James Madison, all fighting it out, beating each other in a grueling effort to win the division. The tiebreaker stuff between the three of them comes into effect if Georgia Southern loses one more, and they still have to play Louisiana Tech.

I'm entertained, and sad that JMU is choosing to no longer be a part of this.

You're really going to count out THIS former FCS power?

(11-01-2026 01:24 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote:  

(11-01-2026 09:23 AM)Herdforlife Wrote:  If your team can’t be crowned conference champion this year, what conference mate would you root for in your place?

East:
What a mess this year, but I’ll have to say I think App St always represents the conference well. Honorable mention, I think Deuce Bailey is fun to watch from Coastal… I just don’t think the rest of the team is there yet.

West:
Louisiana Tech looks to be in a good position, but a lot can happen in 4 games. I’d be happy with LA Tech winning it, but I’ll admit I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern Miss as Marshall fans share a lot of empathy in knowing what it’s like to be a historic program and then somewhat losing your way. Hope to see SoMiss back on top one day.

I will never root for LaTurd, not a single day in my life. It goes all the way back to ‘98 when they were recruiting me.

I did get pretty sunburned at the 1998 Tech vs USL game. It was a long one. Could see why that'd be the beginning of hard feelings towards Tech from a ragin cajun.

Lotta football left. If Tech doesn't win the West, I guess I don't have a huge preference.

(11-01-2026 02:09 PM)GreenBison Wrote:  

(11-01-2026 09:26 AM)Yosef181 Wrote:  It's awesome to have 3 former FCS powers so close in the Sun Belt East race. Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, James Madison, all fighting it out, beating each other in a grueling effort to win the division. The tiebreaker stuff between the three of them comes into effect if Georgia Southern loses one more, and they still have to play Louisiana Tech.

I'm entertained, and sad that JMU is choosing to no longer be a part of this.

You're really going to count out THIS former FCS power?

The green face makes it. I'd rather Marshall win it this year over Georgia Southern and James Madison.

(11-01-2026 02:33 PM)Yosef181 Wrote:  

(11-01-2026 02:09 PM)GreenBison Wrote:  

(11-01-2026 09:26 AM)Yosef181 Wrote:  It's awesome to have 3 former FCS powers so close in the Sun Belt East race. Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, James Madison, all fighting it out, beating each other in a grueling effort to win the division. The tiebreaker stuff between the three of them comes into effect if Georgia Southern loses one more, and they still have to play Louisiana Tech.

I'm entertained, and sad that JMU is choosing to no longer be a part of this.

You're really going to count out THIS former FCS power?

The green face makes it. I'd rather Marshall win it this year over Georgia Southern and James Madison.

We still have to play App and Georgia Southern.

Anyone but JMU.

I would say App State, followed by a resurgent Georgia Southern in the east.

In the west, I'm rooting for Troy to keep this up.

(11-01-2026 01:24 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote:  

(11-01-2026 09:23 AM)Herdforlife Wrote:  If your team can’t be crowned conference champion this year, what conference mate would you root for in your place?

East:
What a mess this year, but I’ll have to say I think App St always represents the conference well. Honorable mention, I think Deuce Bailey is fun to watch from Coastal… I just don’t think the rest of the team is there yet.

West:
Louisiana Tech looks to be in a good position, but a lot can happen in 4 games. I’d be happy with LA Tech winning it, but I’ll admit I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern Miss as Marshall fans share a lot of empathy in knowing what it’s like to be a historic program and then somewhat losing your way. Hope to see SoMiss back on top one day.

I will never root for LaTurd, not a single day in my life. It goes all the way back to ‘98 when they were recruiting me.

Deep down you love us.

(11-01-2026 01:24 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote:  

(11-01-2026 09:23 AM)Herdforlife Wrote:  If your team can’t be crowned conference champion this year, what conference mate would you root for in your place?

East:
What a mess this year, but I’ll have to say I think App St always represents the conference well. Honorable mention, I think Deuce Bailey is fun to watch from Coastal… I just don’t think the rest of the team is there yet.

West:
Louisiana Tech looks to be in a good position, but a lot can happen in 4 games. I’d be happy with LA Tech winning it, but I’ll admit I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern Miss as Marshall fans share a lot of empathy in knowing what it’s like to be a historic program and then somewhat losing your way. Hope to see SoMiss back on top one day.

I will never root for LaTurd, not a single day in my life. It goes all the way back to ‘98 when they were recruiting me.

Deep down you love us.

(11-01-2026 01:24 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote:  

(11-01-2026 09:23 AM)Herdforlife Wrote:  If your team can’t be crowned conference champion this year, what conference mate would you root for in your place?

East:
What a mess this year, but I’ll have to say I think App St always represents the conference well. Honorable mention, I think Deuce Bailey is fun to watch from Coastal… I just don’t think the rest of the team is there yet.

West:
Louisiana Tech looks to be in a good position, but a lot can happen in 4 games. I’d be happy with LA Tech winning it, but I’ll admit I’ve always had a soft spot for Southern Miss as Marshall fans share a lot of empathy in knowing what it’s like to be a historic program and then somewhat losing your way. Hope to see SoMiss back on top one day.

I will never root for LaTurd, not a single day in my life. It goes all the way back to ‘98 when they were recruiting me.

Oh yes, the little brother syndrome. You hate us because you ain't us.

But the feeling of hate is not reciprocated. Momma told us to look after lil brother...

It would be funny to see Tech choke the 2 game lead that they have currently and not make the CCG. So I’m rooting for that

(11-01-2026 05:00 PM)debragga Wrote:  It would be funny to see Tech choke the 2 game lead that they have currently and not make the CCG. So I’m rooting for that

Could easily happen. It's good you have something to root for, since your team sucks so bad.