No. 16 Coastal Carolina kicks off Sun Belt slate vs. UL Monroe

With the first phase of the season complete, No. 16 Coastal Carolina looks to forge ahead in a similar manner as it enters Sun Belt Conference play.

The season's initial league assignment comes against visiting Louisiana Monroe on Saturday afternoon at Conway, S.C.

"It's the conference seasonright now," Coastal Carolina linebacker Silas Kelly said. "It's a little bit more familiar playing a team you've played before. ..