<p>Steven Godfrey is joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly for an early 2026 snapshot of where things stand in the MAC, what possible upheaval of the pecking order looks like in Conference USA, and who you should keep an eye on in the Sun Belt.</p><p>This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://phantomisland.show">phantomisland.show</a> to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.homefieldapparel.com/"><strong>Homefield</strong></a> and produced by Michael Surber.</p>