<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0WijL8_1GnGg85u00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0WijL8_1GnGg85u00" width="2048" height="1365" >November is here, and that means we are beginning to wind down the 2026 college football season. In the Sun Belt, there will be a lot of desperation and urgency as the season nears its end. Teams are looking to save their seasons, get out of slumps, and keep momentum going.Let’s see which matchups can have real ramifications for the rest of the season.<h2>Sun Belt Week 10 Preview</h2><h2>James Madison at Southern Miss</h2>This game is between two teams that are heading in two totally different directions, despite the records. James Madison enters 7-2, having lost their last two games, while Southern Miss is 3-5, winners of two straight.Despite the losing streak, the Dukes still have one of the best offenses and defenses in the nation.The Dukes primary quarterback has been Camden Coleman, but they have used JC Evans in a lot of packages, either as a runner or passer. That has given the Dukes a high level of creativity with what they want to do.The Dukes will have to go again without George Pettaway, who is expected to be out again. Pettaway has had a very strong season, leading the Sun Belt in rushing yards with 824. Against Troy, Seth Cromwell filled in well with 135 rushing yards.The Dukes are facing a defense that has been bad all season. Not having Pettaway shouldn’t be the end of the world in this game. Coleman will have the chance to get back on track as his play has slipped a bit, playing a role in the last two losses.The Golden Eagles also have a rushing attack that can make noise as Steven Robinson and Jamarice Wilder have had great seasons. Robinson has 728 rushing yards, which ranks second in the Sun Belt, and Wilder has 476, which is sixth. Both players have rushed for over 100 yards in each of the last two games.The Golden Eagles’ running game vs. the Dukes’ defensive front will be the marquee matchup. The Dukes only allow 3.3 yards per carry, so they will have their hands full against two running backs who have been on a roll lately.If the Dukes can slow down both players, that puts more pressure on Landry Lyddy. Since becoming the starter, Lyddy has had some really good moments but also moments of inconsistency.For the Dukes to walk out with the win, the goal in this one will be simple: don’t turn the ball over. Turnovers killed them against Troy. If they just protect the ball, that should go a long way to help them get back on track.<ul><li>Kickoff: Thur., Nov. 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET</li><li>Where to watch: ESPN2</li></ul><h2>Louisiana Tech at Troy</h2>Louisiana Tech has another big Sun Belt West Division matchup, against a Troy team that’s trying to catch them in the conference standings. The Bulldogs are currently unbeaten at 4-0 against the Sun Belt while the Trojans are 2-2 in conference play.The Trojans return home with a ton of momentum after traveling to James Madison and defeating the Dukes 24-21.While the Trojans are coming off a huge upset, they are facing a Bulldogs team that is the hottest team in the conference at the moment. The Bulldogs have won five games in a row, while playing great on both sides.Offensively, the Bulldogs rely on quarterback Blake Baker and his connection with wide receiver Jalen Mickens and tight end Eli Finley. Both guys are two of the best receiving threats in the Sun Belt, giving Baker easy targets on a weekly basis.On the other side, it will be interesting to see who the Trojans start at quarterback. While Goose Crowder was available, they still decided to give Tucker Kilcrease the nod. After the way Kilcrease played in the second half, it’ll be interesting to see if the Trojans give him another opportunity to start.The Trojans are an inconsistent offense; it’s hard to predict how they’ll perform, but also which guys you can expect to put up huge numbers. They have multiple running backs with over 300 rushing yards and seven players with 10+ receptions but nobody with more than 20.Offensively, they have good players but nobody that has to truly be game-planned for. Defensively, they lean more on the pass rush, led by Donnie Smith with seven sacks, tied for most in the Sun Belt.This is an important game for the Bulldogs because this would not only give them six straight wins, but this would also allow them to continue to cushion their lead atop the division. The Trojans are in a logjam with several other teams tied at 2-2, so winning this game against the team above them would be enormous.<ul><li>Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 7 at 4:00 p.m. ET</li><li>Where to watch: ESPN+</li></ul><h2>South Alabama at Louisiana</h2>This matchup between South Alabama and Louisiana is one that will surely be decided on the front as both teams prefer to lean on the run.The Jaguars and the Ragin’ Cajuns average over 40 rush attempts per game and under 30 pass attempts.While both teams mainly run the ball, the Jaguars are a bit more explosive and do it differently. Running backs Keenan Phillips and PJ Martin rank third and fourth in the Sun Belt in rushing yards.The Ragin’ Cajuns rely on quarterback Lunch Winfield to do most of the running. He leads the team in rushing yards and attempts. Winfield’s legs are more used in the red zone, where he has nine rushing touchdowns.The concern for the Jaguars is how Jared Hollins has played the last two games. In that stretch, Hollins is completing only 40.6% of his passes, while throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions.Hollins snapping out of his funk will go a long way to helping the Jaguars get out of their slump.While the offenses are pretty close in terms of production, it’s the defenses that are on different ends of the spectrum. The Ragin’ Cajuns are good against the run, the aspect the Jaguars are most productive at, so stopping the run and making Hollins make more decisions should be an emphasis.The Jaguars have been one of the worst defenses in the nation, as they can’t stop the run and give up explosive plays through the air. Against a physical Ragin’ Cajuns team, the defense, specifically the defensive front, will have to force them to play more to their weakness, which is throwing the ball.This is an important game between two teams that are 2-2 against the conference. A win can go a long way for trying to catch the Bulldogs in the West Division. The loser will be facing an uphill climb in a crowded division.<ul><li>Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 7 at 5:00 p.m. ET</li><li>Where to watch: ESPN+</li></ul><h2>Other Sun Belt Games</h2>Old Dominion at Coastal CarolinaGeorgia State at Appalachian StateULM at Arkansas StateMarshall at Georgia SouthernMain Image: Troy Trojans Athletics</div></body>

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November is here, and that means we are beginning to wind down the 2026 college football season. In the Sun Belt, there will be a lot of desperation and urgency as the season nears its end. Teams are looking to save their seasons, get out of slumps, and keep momentum going.

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