Sun Belt Football Power Rankings for Week 2

Published 8:19 pm Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Which team is on top of the Sun Belt as we head into Week 2 of the college football season? Keep scrolling, as we’ve got power rankings to get you caught up on where every team stands.

Watch college football all season long on Fubo, ESPN+ and Paramount+.

Sun Belt Power Rankings

Sign up for our daily email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: James Madison

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-0
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 50th
  • Last Game Result: W 30-7 vs Charlotte

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: Gardner-Webb
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 2: Troy

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 19th
  • Last Game Result: L 28-26 vs Nevada

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: @ Memphis
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Coastal Carolina

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-2
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 20th
  • Last Game Result: W 55-27 vs Jacksonville State

Stop missing games and start streaming college football right now on ESPN+.

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: William & Mary
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 4: South Alabama

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 8th
  • Last Game Result: L 52-38 vs North Texas

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: @ Ohio
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 5: Appalachian State

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 95th
  • Last Game Result: W 38-10 vs East Tennessee State

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: @ Clemson
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ACCN (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 6: Texas State

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 110th
  • Last Game Result: W 34-27 vs Lamar

Make smart decisions. Use those stats when making your college football picks and place your bet on BetMGM.

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: UTSA
  • Game Time: 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 7: Old Dominion

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-5
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 41st
  • Last Game Result: L 23-19 vs South Carolina

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: East Carolina
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 8: Louisiana

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 111th
  • Last Game Result: W 40-10 vs Grambling State

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: @ Kennesaw State
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 9: Arkansas State

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 85th
  • Last Game Result: W 34-31 vs Central Arkansas

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: Tulsa
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 10: Georgia Southern

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 9th
  • Last Game Result: L 56-45 vs Boise State

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: @ Nevada
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: truTV

No. 11: Georgia State

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 16th
  • Last Game Result: L 35-12 vs Georgia Tech

Make smart decisions. Use those stats when making your college football picks and place your bet on BetMGM.

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: Chattanooga
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 12: Marshall

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 70th
  • Last Game Result: W 45-3 vs Stony Brook

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: @ Virginia Tech
  • Game Time: 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: CW (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 13: Southern Miss

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-5
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 49th
  • Last Game Result: L 31-0 vs Kentucky

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: Southeastern Louisiana
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

No. 14: Louisiana-Monroe

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 66th
  • Last Game Result: W 30-14 vs Jackson State

Next Game

  • Week 2 Opponent: UAB
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, September 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: ESPN+

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.