Which team sits on top of the Sun Belt as we head into Week 9 of the college football schedule? Keep reading, as we’ve got power rankings to get you caught up on where each team stands.

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Sun Belt Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: James Madison

• Current Record: 5-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 97th
• Last Game Result: L 28-14 vs Georgia Southern

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Southern Miss
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 2: Georgia Southern

• Current Record: 5-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 20th
• Last Game Result: W 28-14 vs James Madison

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ Old Dominion
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Oct. 24
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Marshall

• Current Record: 4-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 39th
• Last Game Result: W 35-20 vs Georgia State

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Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: BYE

No. 4: Texas State

• Current Record: 4-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 116th
• Last Game Result: L 24-14 vs Old Dominion

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: BYE

No. 5: Louisiana-Monroe

• Current Record: 5-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 108th
• Last Game Result: W 38-21 vs Southern Miss

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ South Alabama
• Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 6: Louisiana

• Current Record: 6-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 129th
• Last Game Result: W 34-24 vs Coastal Carolina

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Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: BYE

No. 7: Old Dominion

• Current Record: 3-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 69th
• Last Game Result: W 24-14 vs Texas State

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Georgia Southern
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Oct. 24
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 8: Coastal Carolina

• Current Record: 4-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-5
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 85th
• Last Game Result: L 34-24 vs Louisiana

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: BYE

No. 9: South Alabama

• Current Record: 3-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 110th
• Last Game Result: W 25-9 vs Troy

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Louisiana-Monroe
• Game Time: 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 10: Georgia State

• Current Record: 2-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 38th
• Last Game Result: L 35-20 vs Marshall

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ Appalachian State
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 11: Arkansas State

• Current Record: 4-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 109th
• Last Game Result: W 44-28 vs Southern Miss

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Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Troy
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 12: Troy

• Current Record: 1-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 70th
• Last Game Result: L 25-9 vs South Alabama

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ Arkansas State
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 13: Appalachian State

• Current Record: 2-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-9
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 81st
• Last Game Result: L 34-24 vs Louisiana

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: Georgia State
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 14: Southern Miss

• Current Record: 1-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 103rd
• Last Game Result: L 44-28 vs Arkansas State

Next Game

• Week 9 Opponent: @ James Madison
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 26
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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