Sun Belt Championship Prediction: Troy Hosts Title Tilt Against Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Troy Trojans are playing in the Sun Belt Football Championship Game on Saturday. James Madison won the East Division with a 47-7 win over Coastal Carolina last week. Troy has won six Sun Bowl titles in a row. It's the first time Troy is playing for the title. It won its first Sun League title last season. The conference split into two divisions in 2018. They play each other on their home fields. Coastal Chants are looking for their second Sun Ball championship in three years. Their last victory came against Arkansas State.

Sun Belt Championship Prediction: Troy Hosts Title Tilt Against Coastal Carolina.

CCU's star quarterback Grayson McCall is doubtful to play because of an ankle injury. Jarrett Guest and Bryce Carpenter could start for the Chanticleers if McCell is not available. CCU will face a very good Troy defense. Troy is ranked 16th in the FBS and 16.8 ppg. The Trojans have 37 sacks on the season. The Chants are ranked No. 16 in total defense (316. 8 ypg). They have a team-high 10 interceptions. They also have the top-ranked pass defense in Sun Belt. Their defense is led by senior linebacker Carlton Martial.

Troy's offense is inconsistent this season, but the team's running game is getting better. Coastal Carolina's defense is much worse, allowing almost 400 yards per game. The team is ranked last in the Sun Belt. Troy will host Coastal in Sun Bowl Championship game on Saturday. The winner will go to the FBS championship game against Georgia. It's a game of the game that decides the champion.

Sun Belt Championship Prediction: Troy Hosts Title Tilt Against Coastal Carolina. Coastal has little chance of pulling off the upset without Grayson McCall running the offense. Troy has one of the best Group of 5 defenses in the country. Jamey Chadwell is widely considered to be the top candidate to replace him as head coach at either USF or Liberty.