Projected Sun Belt Conference standings
LangIndex projects Arkansas State as the strongest team in the Sun Belt Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a -1.0 power rating, ranking it #17 of 32 leagues nationally. Ratings estimate scoring margin per 100 possessions against an average D-I opponent, adjusted for schedule.
| # | Team | Proj. Rating | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State | +1.6 | #125 |
| 2 | James Madison | +0.9 | #137 |
| 3 | App State | +0.8 | #141 |
| 4 | Troy | +0.7 | #143 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | +0.4 | #153 |
| 6 | South Alabama | -0.2 | #173 |
| 7 | Marshall | -0.3 | #182 |
| 8 | Southern Miss | -0.6 | #194 |
| 9 | Coastal Carolina | -1.6 | #249 |
| 10 | Old Dominion | -2.8 | #282 |
| 11 | Louisiana | -2.8 | #283 |
| 12 | Georgia State | -4.2 | #327 |
| 13 | UL Monroe | -4.5 | #333 |
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