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FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. Three-time Sun Belt Conference player of the year McCall said Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, that he's entering the NCAA transfer portal to “explore other opportunities.” (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
Coastal Carolina faces East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2022 02:21 PM EST

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. Three-time Sun Belt Conference player of the year McCall said Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, that he's entering the NCAA transfer portal to “explore other opportunities.” (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
Coastal Carolina QB McCall enters NCAA transfer portal

Dec. 12, 2022 03:40 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

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

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)
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...

FILE - Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) celebrates a third-down stop against Coastal Carolina during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. Martial is poised to become the all-time leading tackler in FBS history, likely in the next couple of weeks. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Troy streaks into Sun Belt title game with Coastal Carolina

By John Zenor Dec. 01, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Ex-Charleston Southern assistant Giardina returning as coach

Nov. 30, 2022 04:36 PM EST
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Albany State coach Gabe Giardina is returning to take over as Charleston Southern coach. The school announced Giardina's...

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Georgia State on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Atlanta. McCall will miss three to six weeks with a foot injury sustained a week ago in a win over Appalachian State. The school announced McCall's status Wednesday, Nov. 9. The injury's recovery timeline means that McCall's availability for a potential Sun Belt Conference championship game on Dec. 3 is in question. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
No. 23 Coastal Carolina puts ranking on line at JMU

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2022 07:34 PM EST

FILE - The Coastal Carolina cheerleaders lead the team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Georgia State on Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. What looked like a week of opportunity for No. 23 Coastal Carolina quickly became one of grief and unconditional support for the University of Virginia football team the Chants were supposed to play on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. That game was called off Wednesday, Nov. 16, as Virginia continued grieving their three football players killed by a former member of the Cavaliers last Sunday night, Nov. 13. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr., File)
No. 23 Chants turn excitement into support for grieving UVA

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 16, 2022 02:48 PM EST

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall looks to pass against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. McCall had surgery last month, his right arm is in a sling and he can't turn his shoulder loose to throw until right before the start of preseason camp this summer. Still, he'll be a willing, active spectator as the Chanticleers go through spring workouts. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
NFL QB prospect McCall passes on Power 5, remains at Coastal

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 11, 2022 02:26 PM EST

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) runs the ball against Northern Illinois during the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
McCall, Coastal Carolina beat N. Illinois 47-41 in Cure Bowl

By Mark Didtler Dec. 17, 2021 10:21 PM EST

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) runs for a 75-yard touchdown against Georgia State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
Georgia State at Coastal Carolina 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:53 PM EST

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) runs for a 75-yard touchdown against Georgia State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
Georgia State's late stop saves 42-40 win vs. No. 22 Coastal

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 13, 2021 05:42 PM EST

Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell and players wait in the tunnel before heading out onto the field, for an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 22 Coastal Carolina, Georgia St sorting out QB issues

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 11, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Coastal Carolina running back Shermari Jones (5) and quarterback Grayson McCall (10) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Coastal coach: QB McCall could be out for the season

Nov. 09, 2021 04:48 PM EST

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) avoids a tackle against Georgia Southern safety Justin Birdsong (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 21 Coastal Carolina remains in hunt for Sun Belt title

Nov. 06, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett runs for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
McCall leads No. 24 Coastal Carolina to 35-28 win over Troy

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 28, 2021 11:22 PM EDT

Troy wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) runs for a first down during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Troy at Coastal Carolina 10/28/2021

Oct. 28, 2021 09:19 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell and players wait in the tunnel before heading out onto the field, for an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 24 Coastal Carolina looks to rebound vs Troy after loss

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 27, 2021 02:10 PM EDT