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Bailey throws for 3 TDs, Lee-Knicely runs for 2, and Coastal Carolina topples Fordham 45-7
— Deuce Bailey threw for three touchdowns, Dominic Lee-Knicely had two rushing scores, and Coastal Carolina defeated FCS-opponent Fordham 45-7 on Saturday night, giving first-year coach Ryan Beard his first win with the Chanticleers.
Cook, Hawkins lead West Virginia over Coastal Carolina 31-24
— Cam Cook rushed for 142 yards and two short touchdowns, Michael Hawkins Jr. threw for one score and passed for another TD, and West Virginia held on for a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina in the teams’ season opener Saturday.
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| Sun Belt - East | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| App State | - | 0.000 |
| Georgia State | - | 0.000 |
| James Madison | - | 0.000 |
| Coastal Caroli.. | 1 | 0.000 |
| Georgia Southe.. | 1 | 0.000 |
| Marshall | 1 | 0.000 |
| Old Dominion | 1 | 0.000 |
| Sun Belt - West | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | - | 0.000 |
| Arkansas State | 1 | 0.000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 0.000 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1 | 0.000 |
| South Alabama | 1 | 0.000 |
| Southern Miss | 1 | 0.000 |
| UL Monroe | 2 | 0.000 |