Sun Belt Conference · 2026

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Appalachian State schedule

The TailgateNinjas model projects Appalachian State to finish 5-6 in 2026, the most likely of any record at 27%, averaging 4.7 wins across 11 rated games. Updated August 29, 2026.

Projected record

5-6

27% likely

Expected wins

4.7

11 rated games

Vegas win total

5.5

market

Model vs market

-0.8

we're lower

Every game

Win probability from our model. Non-FBS opponents aren't rated, so those games show no number.

How the season could end

The chance of each final record, from the per-game probabilities above. Records under 1% are hidden.

  • 5-627%
  • 4-725%
  • 6-518%
  • 3-814%
  • 7-48%
  • 2-95%
  • 8-32%

Hardest game

at NC State

Week 4 · 15% to win

Easiest game

vs Charlotte

Week 3 · 77% to win

Swing games

Closest to a coin flip — where the season actually gets decided.

Coastal Carolina 50%GA Southern 44%South Alabama 42%