⚡ CFB Dashboard

- Coastal Carolina's 16-man offensive-line room averages 320 pounds and combines seven returners with experienced transfers, but chemistry remains the central preseason task before the West Virginia opener. - Tray Franklin and Daniel Jones provide the strongest returning continuity, with Franklin appearing in nine games in 2025 and Jones playing all 13 after limited action as a freshman. - Missouri State transfer Cristian Loaiza brings 16 starts across left guard and left tackle and prior experience with Ryan Beard and Nick Petrino, while Florida Atlantic transfer Daughtry Richardson arrives after starting at right tackle in 2025. - Mason Barton adds more than 900 career snaps, and Central Michigan transfer Apisa Poumele offers three-position versatility after starting nine games at center in 2025 and previously playing guard and tackle.

- Coastal Carolina's six-man tight end room brings together a returning starter, three transfer additions and two young returners entering the 2026 season. - The different backgrounds and skill sets throughout the group give head coach Ryan Beard and offensive coordinator Nick Petrino a variety of options as preseason camp continues.

- For the third consecutive season, the Chanticleers will enter the fall with a new starting quarterback. - A quarterback room featuring experienced transfers and promising freshmen will compete throughout preseason camp as Coastal Carolina prepares for the 2026 season.