STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern has been picked to finish third the Sun Belt in the 2016 Preseason Coaches Poll, announced today by the conference.
The Eagles received 98 points and one first-place vote, as Appalachian State (114 points, five first-place votes) was picked first with Arkansas State (110 points, five first-place votes) was picked second. Following GS, Georgia State was picked fourth, followed by Troy, UL-Lafayette, South Alabama, Idaho, New Mexico State, Texas State and UL-Monroe, respectively.
The conference will announce its Preseason All-Sun Belt Teams Friday afternoon and will hold its annual Preseason Media Day on Monday, Aug.