The two teams that shared the Sun Belt Conference crown last season meet tonight at Cajun Field in Lafayette as U-L-L hosts Arkansas State at seven o’ clock. Tonight’s game can be seen nationally on ESPN Two. Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth wants to see a big crowd, because it’s a game that can show the university in a positive light….
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The Cajuns easily beat the Red Wolves last season by the final score of 23-7.

Coach Les Miles is asking LSU fans to bring food to the game this Saturday against Ole Miss, so they will stay for all four quarters and be loud. Tiger Stadium has been less than half full for some second halves this season.

In Saints news…running back Pierre Thomas will reportedly miss two to three weeks because of a shoulder injury. New Orleans hosts Green Bay this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech’s Terrell Pinson has been named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player fo the Week. Pinson had two interceptions, a fumble recovery for a touchdown and seven tackles in Tech’s 27-20 win over Texas San Antonio. The Bulldogs are at Southern Miss this Saturday.

In the Southland Conference….Southeastern Louisiana Quarterback Bryan Bennett is the conference’s offensive player of the week. Bennett rushed for a season-high 131 yards and three touchdowns in the Lions 41-24 win over Central Arkansas.

Northwestern State’s Tyler Roussel is the defensive player of the week. He had nine tackles and forced a fumble in the Demons upset win of Sam Houston State. Coach Jay Thomas on Roussel….
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The Demons are at Central Arkansas this Saturday.