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2026 Position Preview: Building Chemistry in the Trenches
- 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.
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Podcast: CUSA Betting Preview | 2026
- Coastal Carolina faces a broad offensive reset after major losses at quarterback, running back, receiver, and offensive line.
- The quarterback options offer limited confidence: Skyler Locklear regressed as a passer, while former Duke backup Henry Belin has not shown that he is a clear upgrade.
- With only 128th-ranked returning production and extensive staff turnover, the roster has a year-zero profile despite a market win total of 4.5.
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