Coastal Carolina Chanticleers is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -11.8. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers enters the season with a power rating of -11.8, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head to West Virginia next in Week 1. In 2025, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers went 6-6 overall, 5-7 against the spread, and 8-4 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Power Rating of -11.8 is 12.0 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 5,309 miles, ranking 104th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | West Virginia | 407 mi | 814 mi |
| Week 2 | Fordham | Home | 814 mi |
| Week 3 | Delaware | 443 mi | 1,701 mi |
| Week 4 | Liberty | Home | 1,701 mi |
| Week 5 | Georgia Southern | Home | 1,701 mi |
| Week 6 | Marshall | 372 mi | 2,445 mi |
| Week 7 | App State | Home | 2,445 mi |
| Week 8 | — | Bye | |
| Week 9 | Georgia State | 309 mi | 3,063 mi |
| Week 10 | Old Dominion | Home | 3,063 mi |
| Week 11 | Arkansas State | Home | 3,063 mi |
| Week 12 | Louisiana | 803 mi | 4,669 mi |
| Week 13 | James Madison | 320 mi | 5,309 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Coastal Carolina enters 2026 with a completely overhauled roster and coaching staff. Head coach Ryan Beard, offensive coordinator Nick Petrino, and defensive coordinator L.D. Scott all arrived from Missouri State, bringing a pro-style offense and a 4-3 defense. The Chanticleers have added at least 56 new players, including 38 from the transfer portal, making this essentially a new team. The season will be defined by how quickly this massive influx of talent can develop chemistry and execute Beard's system.
No quarterback returns from 2025, leaving the job open among four newcomers: redshirt freshman Deuce Bailey (Missouri State transfer), Arkansas transfer Trever Jackson, junior-college transfer Tre Guerra, and freshman Osiris Lopez. All four have run-pass versatility, but none has taken a snap for Coastal Carolina. The lack of experience under center is the team's biggest question mark, and the starter's performance will dictate the offense's ceiling.
Defensive coordinator L.D. Scott expects his defensive line to anchor the unit. Oklahoma State transfer Chandavian Bradley, Samford transfer Donovan Grayson, and senior Ibrahim Diawara provide pass-rush potential at end, while experienced transfers fill the interior. This group must generate consistent pressure to compensate for a secondary that, while returning cornerbacks Ja'Marion Wayne and Myles Woods, is still integrating new pieces like safety Jalen Lee from South Dakota State.
Running back Dominic Knicely, wide receiver Robby Washington, and tight end Zach Courtney are the most impactful returning skill players. Kennesaw State transfer Clayton Coppock Jr. and tight end Cyrus Ellison add depth. Washington and receivers Colton Hinton and Karmello English are punt return candidates, while Krosse Johnson, Breyahn Townsend, and Knicely bring elite speed on kickoff returns. If the quarterback play stabilizes, this group can create big plays.
Punter Emile Sebafundi returns after averaging 42.7 yards per punt with 15 inside the 20 and only four touchbacks. The placekicking job is a battle between two FCS all-conference transfers: Nico Cavanillas Alti (South Carolina State) and Daniel Porto (Florida A&M). Reliable kicking and strong punting could swing close games, especially early in the season as the offense and defense find their footing.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -11.8, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers's home field advantage rating is 2.5 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers travels 5,309 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 104th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -11.8.
