LAFAYETTE – UPDATE: After 3, Louisiana clings to a 24-13 lead.
The top spot in the Sun Belt West Division standings will be up for grabs on Thursday evening when Louisiana travels to Jonesboro, Ark., for a crucial conference matchup with Arkansas State. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
In a series that has favored the home team in recent years, the Ragin' Cajuns will be looking for their third win in Jonesboro since the 1997 season and back-to-back victories over the Red Wolves since winning three straight from 2008-2010.
Louisiana has been successful on the road this year, boasting a 2-0 record overall and a 1-0 in league play. In those two games, the Ragin' Cajuns have outscored their two opponents, 82-49.
Who: Louisiana (4-2, 1-1 SBC) vs. Arkansas State (3-3, 1-1 SBC)
Where: Centennial Bank Stadium – Jonesboro, Ark.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17 – 6:30 p.m. (CST)
Watch: ESPNU
On the Call: Mark Neely (play-by-play), Cole Cubelic (color)
Listen: ESPN1420
On the Call: Jay Walker (play-by-play), Chris Lanaux (color), Cody Junot (sideline)
All-Time Series: Louisiana Leads, 24-21-1
Last Meeting: Oct. 27, 2018 (Louisiana Won, 47-43)