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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 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

Coastal Carolina quarterback Bryce Carpenter (12) is tackled by an Arkansas State defender after a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 15 Coastal Carolina beats Arkansas State 52-20

Oct. 07, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Bryce Carpenter (12) is tackled by an Arkansas State defender after a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Coastal Carolina at Arkansas State 10/7/2021

Oct. 07, 2021 09:35 PM EDT

Braydon Bennett dives for a touchdown against Louisiana Monroe during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Louisiana-Monroe at Coastal Carolina 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina running back CJ Marable (1) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Grayson McCall (10) during an NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La. Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell sees a new challenge for his surprising Chanticleers this fall: staying as hungry at chasing success as they were during their landmark 2020 season. Coastal Carolina is ranked No. 22 in the preseason this year, are not alone in the AP Top 25 with Louisiana-Lafayette right behind them at No. 23. It's the first time the league has had a pair of teams in the preseason rankings. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
No. 22 Coastal Carolina opens season against The Citadel

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 01, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Joseph was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
2020 AP All-America Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2020 12:36 PM EST

FILE - Brigham Young offensive lineman Brady Christensen (67) is shown in action in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo. Christensen was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Michael McFarlane reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Conway, S.C. Coastal Carolina won 34-23. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Preview: No. 16 Coastal Carolina visits Texas State

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 11:58 AM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) scrambles as Appalachian State's Caleb Spurlin (97) and Nick Hampton close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 15 Coastal Carolina rallies past Appalachian State 34-23

Nov. 21, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Reese White (2) rushes while defended by South Alabama's Dewayne Betts Jr. (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 15 Coastal Carolina uses defense to beat Jaguars 23-6

Nov. 07, 2020 11:45 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Will McDonald (66) celebrates after a field goal against Louisiana-Lafayette during an NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Lafayette, La. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
Coastal Carolina cracks Top 25, poised to keep moving up

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 21, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp greets fans during the team's walk into Williams Brice Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Coastal Carolina at South Carolina 9/1/2018

Sep. 06, 2018 05:58 AM EDT