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Louisiana-Lafayette football coach Michael Desormeaux discusses the upcoming season, during the Sun Belt Conference media days Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in New Orleans. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Rising Sun? Sun Belt expands, hopes to keep moving forward

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 26, 2022 12:29 PM EDT

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

Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard celebrates after being named most valuable player in the team's Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP All-Bowl Team: Top performers from the Alamo to Sun bowls

By Steve Megargee Jan. 06, 2022 02:37 AM 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

McCall's 5TDs sends Coastal Carolina past Texas St. 35-21

Nov. 20, 2021 07:59 PM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Grayson McCall tied a school record five touchdown passes and Coastal Carolina maintained possession for more than 35 minutes in a 35-21...

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 tight end Isaiah Likely (4) catches the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Coastal Carolina at Georgia Southern 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 07:41 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 quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley).
No. 24 Coastal Carolina seeking bounce-back against Troy

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

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 Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley).
Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State 10/20/2021

Oct. 20, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

FILE - Coastal Carolina tight end Isaiah Likely (4) runs for a touchdown against Arkansas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jonesboro, Ark., in this Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, file photo. Likely was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Coastal Carolina looks to end road drought at App State

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to make a block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. Lindenbaum was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Young, Davis headline AP Midseason All-America Team

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina's Myles Olufemi (41) reacts after making a tackle against Arkansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 14 Coastal Carolina eager to shine in national spotlight

By Steve Reed Oct. 19, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Colorado State's Cayden Camper, left, and Keith Williams celebrate Camper's field goal against Toledo during an NCAA college football game in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP)
STAT WATCH: Field goals coming in bunches for Rams' kicker

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2021 02:23 AM 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

Reese White celebrates after a first down 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)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina swarms Louisiana Monroe in 59-6 win

Oct. 02, 2021 05:42 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