DEBATE: Huff vs Chesney for Sun Belt Coach of the Year | MORE CRITICAL Expectations vs Record

CHARLES HUFF transforms SOUTHERN MISS from 1-11 to a championship contender. Does his historic turnaround trump BOB CHESNEY's dominant JMU season for the SUN BELT Coach of the Year? DAVE SCHULTZ breaks down why expectations matter most in coaching awards, comparing HUFF's remarkable SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES rebuild to CHESNEY's JAMES MADISON DUKES dominance. The analysis covers CONFERENCE USA's lawsuit against LOUISIANA TECH over their SUN BELT departure, examining the $5.2 million distribution controversy and delayed 2026 entry. Week 12 previews highlight TEXAS STATE's resilience despite PAC-12 move rumors, COASTAL CAROLINA's four-game winning streak positioning them for a stunning finish, and critical matchups including TROY at OLD DOMINION and GEORGIA SOUTHERN versus COASTAL CAROLINA. Key discussions include why playing a complete 60 minutes is overrated when opponents are fighting back, MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD's bounce-back opportunity, and whether TEXAS STATE is truly mailing it in or simply facing tough competition. Tune in for expert SUN BELT CONFERENCE analysis on coaching excellence, conference realignment drama, and which teams are exceeding expectations heading into championship season.