The Sun Belt Conference has announced its 2022 football schedule, featuring four new member schools: James Madison, Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss. The conference will consist of two divisions, with each school playing eight conference games.

The Sun Belt West Division will include Arkansas State, Louisiana, ULM, South Alabama, Texas State, and Troy. The Sun Belt East Division will include App State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, James Madison, Marshall, and Old Dominion.

Each Sun Belt program will play six games against divisional opponents and two games against opponents from the opposite division. This will allow for a more balanced schedule and give fans a chance to see their team compete against teams from other divisions.

The 2022 season is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in the history of the Sun Belt Conference. The conference has already seen success on the field, with each of its four representatives in Bowl Season from a year ago-App State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, and Louisiana-playing in at least two midweek games.

'The compelling matchups of our regional rivalries, our already strong foundation, and the addition of four schools will make the 2022 football season one of the most anticipated in the history of the Sun Belt,' said Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill.

The Sun Belt Conference is now stronger than ever, with successful football programs and passionate fanbases across its 14 member institutions. The conference is looking forward to a great season, and fans are excited to see their teams take the field.

For Old Dominion, this marks their first day in the league and they will compete in the SBC in the 2022-23 season and beyond. The Monarchs join the Sun Belt Conference after playing in the Colonial Athletic Association for the past seven years. Old Dominion is looking forward to competing against some of the top teams in the conference.

The 22nd season of Sun Belt football will feature 56 league games, giving fans plenty of opportunities to cheer on their favorite team. The conference schedule will include midweek and weekend games throughout the first three weeks of the season. Kickoff times and networks for all midweek games and weekend games will be selected in early June.

The Sun Belt Conference is excited about its new members and looks forward to a successful season. With the addition of James Madison, Marshall, Old Dominion, and Southern Miss, the conference has never been stronger. The 2022 football season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in conference history, and fans are eager to see their teams take on some of the top teams in the country.

In conclusion, the Sun Belt Conference's 2022 football schedule is packed with exciting matchups and opportunities for fans to cheer on their favorite team. The addition of four new schools will bring a fresh dynamic to the conference, and fans are looking forward to seeing how these new programs will impact the standings. With kickoff times and networks to be selected in early June, fans won't have to wait long to start planning their weekends around Sun Belt football.

For more information on the Sun Belt Conference, including its 2022 football schedule, visit sunbeltsports.org.

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