Coastal Carolina began preparations for its first season with bowl eligibility in the program’s 16-year history on Friday with the team’s first practice of the 2018 season at Brooks Stadium.
The Chanticleers are entering their second season in the Sun Belt Conference, but were not eligible for a bowl game as part of their transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision from the school’s 14 years at the Football Championship Subdivision level.
Coastal went 3-9 overall and 2-6 in the Sun Belt last season.
“This year we really want to make our mark on the FBS level, so we’re really hoping for a bowl game this year,” said sophomore running back Alex James of Florence.