Sun Belt Power Rankings: Week 5

1. Appalachian State (LW: 2)

Last week: Won 52-7 vs. South Alabama; This week’s game: Off

Zac Thomas and Jalin Moore continue to lead the Sun Belt’s most potent offensive attack. Each rushed for a pair of touchdowns and Thomas passed for two more to get the Mountaineer out ahead of the Jaguars, 42-7 by halftime.

At 51.8 points per game, they rank third in the FBS in scoring. Let’s not forget the stingy defense, however, that ranks in the top 20 in FBS for points allowed per game (17.0) and yards per game allowed (276.3).

South Alabama won’t.

A week off will allow for strategizing an ESPN2, primetime visit to the Red Wolves’ den.

2. Troy (Last Week: 1)

Last week: Won 45-21 vs. Coastal Carolina;…