Introduction
The Sun Belt Conference (SBC) has emerged as one of college athletics’s most competitive and entertaining Group of Five leagues. Its programs regularly challenge Power Four opponents, contend for New Year’s Six bowl bids, and play a vital role in the broader playoff conversation tracked weekly on the CFP Bubble Watch. From Appalachian State to Troy, the Sun Belt continues to raise its national profile through parity, passion, and postseason success.
Quick Facts
Founded: 1976
Teams: 14
Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana
Championship Game: Sun Belt Championship Game (Campus Site)
CFP Appearances: 0
Bowl Record (Last 5 Years): 19–13
Bubble Summary
The Sun Belt’s depth and consistency make it a frequent disruptor in the national landscape. Each week, the CFP Bubble Watch follows which Sun Belt contenders are climbing toward major bowl consideration and which are holding steady among college athletics’s best Group of Five programs.
Historical Identity
Once viewed as a developmental league, the Sun Belt has become a model of growth and competitiveness in modern college athletics. Known for high-powered offenses, rowdy fan bases, and upset victories over nationally ranked programs, the SBC continues to build its reputation as the sport’s most dynamic and dangerous non-Power conference.
Team Links
Appalachian State | Arkansas State | Coastal Carolina | Georgia Southern | Georgia State | James Madison | Louisiana | Louisiana-Monroe | Marshall | Old Dominion | South Alabama | Southern Miss | Texas State | Troy
