James Madison, Old Dominion and other Sun Belt teams face crucial matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The Sun Belt Conference enters Week 4 with pivotal games scheduled for Sept. 26. Key matchups include James Madison, undefeated at 3-0, facing Old Dominion, which is struggling at 1-2. James Madison boasts an average of 44 points per game, while Old Dominion has managed only 23. In another contest, Georgia Southern seeks to end a two-game skid against No. 25 Houston, who has a potent offense averaging 45.3 points per game. Also, South Alabama, with no turnovers this season, faces Kentucky after an upset win over Texas A&M. These games are crucial as teams vie for positioning in the conference.
- •James Madison at Old Dominion kicks off Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Georgia Southern faces No. 25 Houston at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday.
- •South Alabama aims to maintain a turnover-free record against Kentucky.
- •James Madison has the highest average scoring in the conference.
- •Old Dominion's defense will be tested against JMU's high-powered offense.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sun Belt Week 4 Key Matchups
"Sun Belt Week 4 is here, and the weekend is loaded with games that can truly identify which teams have what it takes to be the conference’s best. The first conference game is on Saturday, so the stakes will begin to rise from here on. Outside of that game, other matchups can help teams build …
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