For the Record: The Sun Belt has unfinished business, a championship reunion, and 39 letters of trouble
Week 6 brings an old Louisiana rivalry back to life and sends an unbeaten team into unfriendly territory.
The Sun Belt conference has plenty of drama to discuss in week six of their football season. The rivalry between Louisiana Tech and Louisiana continues, marking their 88th meeting after an 11-year hiatus. Louisiana Tech enters the game with an impressive 8-game winning streak dating back to 1997, while Louisiana sits at 4-1.
App State is making a triumphant return, as they welcome their 2006 FCS championship team to Boone for their Sun Belt opener against Old Dominion. The team's stellar 13-0 season under Armanti Edwards culminated in a national title win, led by Kevin Richardson's four touchdowns. Meanwhile, James Madison's perfect 5-0 record faces a familiar foe, Georgia Southern, who have a perfect 6-0 record against JMU at Paulson Stadium.
Punt returners from various teams are making headlines with their impressive performances. Devin Roche from Old Dominion managed a 78-yard return against Georgia State, while Robby Washington from Coastal Carolina scored a 73-yard punt return against Georgia Southern. These returns serve as a reminder that covering a punt is a crucial aspect of the game.
Southern Miss brings a new crop of players to Hattiesburg, with 74 newcomers making up 66% of the roster. Some of these players, known as the "Coffeyville Five," played together at Coffeyville Community College before joining Southern Miss. The team's opening game against Troy resulted in a hard-fought 55-34 loss.
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