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Breaking Down 2016 FBS Conference Races After Week 10

By Zach Bigalke

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) carries for a 21 yard touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the fourth quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) carries for a 21 yard touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the fourth quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Troy Trojans wide receiver Emanuel Thompson (8) celebrates with teammates at the end of their game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Troy won 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Troy Trojans wide receiver Emanuel Thompson (8) celebrates with teammates at the end of their game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Troy won 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Sun Belt Conference

The Sun Belt currently features three teams atop its table that have yet to lose in conference play. Appalachian State, Troy, and Arkansas State have all reached November without losing a league game. The Mountaineers and Trojans square off against one another in Alabama on November 12. If Troy wins, they follow up with a home date the following weekend against Arkansas State. Should the Trojans win out, they will make things easy by winning an outright and undefeated championship.

If the Trojans lose to both of their fellow contenders, the league’s unbalanced schedule will make things a little more muddled. Arkansas State and Appalachian State do not face one another this season, meaning that a split conference title is a distinct possibility yet again for the Sun Belt. If it gets to that point where the Red Wolves and Mountaineers are tied and unbeaten, a coin flip would determine the champion for bowl seeding purposes.

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