After a solid season that saw Troy beat LSU on the road, a potent offense at Arkansas State, and another championship season in Boone, the Sun Belt cashed in during the bowl season.
In their five appearances. the Fun Belt made a solid showing for themselves as they picked up two blowout victories and had three straight up wins as an underdog. For a conference that is yearly considered as the worst in the FBS, this was a nice step up the ladder to show that the gap is closing between them, the C-USA, and the MAC.
Sun Belt Bowl Record: 4-1
Best Win: Appalachian State over Toledo
Most Exciting Game: New Mexico State over Utah State
Biggest Disappointment: Arkansas State
Best Individual Performances: Larry Rose III, New Mexico State (offense) Chase Middleton, Georgia State (defense)
Stock Market: Rising
The league’s co-champions made definitive statements this bowl season as Troy stomped C-USA runner-up North Texas and Appalachian State shoutout an outstanding MAC champion Toledo.