The Sun Belt Conference consists of 9 football members: Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, Middle Tennessee, North Texas, Troy, and Western Kentucky.

Troy (9-4) was the Sun Belt champions and lost to Central Michigan in the GMAC Bowl 44-41 in overtime.

The 10-3 record earned Middle Tennessee a trip to the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl where they faced Southern Miss and won 42-32.

The 2010 Sun Belt coaches preseason poll was announced during a two-day media web-based event on July 19 and 20.

First Place Votes in Parentheses [1] [2] Offense Defense Special teams Offensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year All three bowl-eligible Sun Belt teams were invited to participate in bowl games.