vs. Florida AtlanticPregame 26–30
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Sun Belt · 2026 · Week 8

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vs. Florida AtlanticPregame 26–30
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at South AlabamaPregame 22–34
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vs. Louisiana TechPregame comparison unavailable
Original full-season forecast
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2026 results
Current record, team efficiency, player production, and verified results from completed games.
Current record
1-61 win · 6 lossesThrough 7 completed gamesLoading player usage…
Original season forecast
The original Sun Belt forecast, retained alongside current results.
Sun Belt projected standing
#13
2-6 projected · 2.6 expected conference wins · #13 of 14.
Preseason baseline
2025 percentiles retained as preseason context; current results and player production lead this page.
2025 FBS percentile scale · 50 is average
Incoming class
National and conference recruiting ranks, confirmed commitments, and the highest-ranked recruits in this class.
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Completed games show final results. Upcoming games use this week’s forecast where available; later games retain their published season outlook.
Detailed football intelligence
The full team identity, offense, defense, and supporting evidence.
Team identity
Last season, UL Monroe tried to lean on the running game; it rarely provided an easy foundation.
Why it matters
The passing game was UL Monroe's less difficult offensive option, but it did not provide a dependable way to stay ahead of the chains; the offense must prove that rhythm before opponents have to widen their structure.
at TroyPregame 19–34
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At a glance
Current form leads the outlook.
2026 rates aggregate verified completed-game box scores. EPA is expected points added per play.
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Armenta | 79/122 | 979 | 7 | 1 |
| Austin Carlisle | 39/62 | 314 | 3 | 3 |
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Carlisle | 41 | 226 | 5.5 | 1 |
| Bryson Roland | 40 | 144 | 3.6 | 0 |
| Derrick Jameson | 22 | 124 | 5.6 | 2 |
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus Jackson | 26 | 234 | 9.0 | 0 |
| LT Robinson | 12 | 189 | 15.8 | 1 |
| Parker Fulghum | 14 | 177 | 12.6 | 1 |
| Player | TOT | SOLO | TFL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Flemmings | 52 | 20 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Marcus Ross | 34 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Jabari Tiller | 28 | 16 | 0.5 | 0 |
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Profile high point
Big-play creation held the profile's highest percentile position.Profile low point
Big-play prevention held the lowest percentile position among the profile's strength measures.





Big-play creation is what UL Monroe can trust most.
Why it matters
The offense has its best route to changing field position without requiring flawless drive efficiency; offensive efficiency remains the first counter an opponent should test.
The offense's down-to-down consistency is UL Monroe's biggest concern, and opponents can test it immediately.
What matters
UL Monroe's offensive efficiency ranked near the bottom nationally last season.
UL Monroe's best path is to lean on the running game, then let the passing game finish drives; fewer possessions make every empty drive more expensive.
What matters
UL Monroe's run-leaning structure played at a deliberate pace. The pass game finished weak, while the run game finished bottom-tier.
Inside the team
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The down-to-down question that determines whether the offense can keep both the run and pass available.
Before defenses have to adjust, UL Monroe must prove routine throws can keep first down on schedule.
What matters
Last season's passing results did not establish a dependable way to stay out of long-yardage.
The pace, play selection, and methods this offense uses to stay on schedule.
UL Monroe played at a deliberate pace in 2025.
What matters
UL Monroe worked with fewer possessions than most teams last season.
UL Monroe's prior passing record was weak.
Why it matters
UL Monroe's offense needs protection, field position, or explosive variance when ordinary dropbacks do not create enough value.
UL Monroe's prior rushing record was bottom-tier.
Why it matters
When UL Monroe's run game cannot stay on schedule, protection and passing-down execution carry more of the offense.
UL Monroe's explosive-play upside came with real defensive volatility.
Why it matters
That mix can produce fast scoring swings in either direction and makes missed tackles or coverage busts especially expensive.
How consistently the offense creates manageable situations and the defense prevents them.
UL Monroe's defense was more consistent down to down than its offense.
Why it matters
UL Monroe's success rate shows whether it can sustain drives and get stops without relying on sacks, turnovers, or isolated big plays.
Opponent-adjusted EPA identifies the pass game as UL Monroe's stronger offensive unit.
Why it matters
If an opponent removes the first passing answer, the run game's lower adjusted value becomes the key counter to test.
Where the defense can create pressure, control the run, and end drives.
UL Monroe's prior defense was below-average overall and strongest in run front.
Why it matters
Opponents can use efficient throws to stay out of obvious passing downs; UL Monroe needs its run front to create long-yardage without overloading the box before that plan settles in.
UL Monroe's available disruption measures finished below the national average last season; a charted pressure rate is not available.
Why it matters
Without consistent disruption, UL Monroe's defense must win more snaps through coverage, leverage, and early-down prevention.
UL Monroe's sack and disruption results were below-average.
Why it matters
UL Monroe's disruption can hurry an offense; sacks do more by erasing field position and ending passing downs.
UL Monroe's prior run-defense results were above-average.
Why it matters
A dependable run front can let UL Monroe create obvious passing downs without committing extra bodies to the box.