#1 Louisiana-Lafayette- Despite losing head coach Billy Napier in the offseason to Florida, the Ragin’ Cajuns are still favored to win their division because their schedule is ranked the second easiest in the Football Bowl Subdivision, according to football analyst Phil Steele. With the addition of losing quarterback Levi Lewis, the defending Sun Belt Conference champions are expected to decline in 2022.
#2. Troy- Under first year head coach Jon Sumrall, the Trojans plan to rebound from an up-and-down 5-7 campaign in 2021. With a move to the weakened West Division, Troy should expect an easier schedule in 2022.