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LAFAYETTE, La. -- Quarterback James Blackman, no helmet in sight, watched as Johnnie Lang hobbled to the Arkansas State sideline and headed straight for the trainers.

Ben Wooldridge put forth an incredible performance in his second game as a starter, leading the Cajuns to a 38-18 routing of Arkansas State.

Ben Wooldridge put forth an incredible performance in his second game as a starter, leading the Cajuns to a 38-18 routing of Arkansas State.

Over the nearly seven decades of games between Arkansas State and Louisiana-Lafayette, the numbers suggest a relatively even split between the programs.

Seconds after Jeff Foreman snatched a line-drive nine-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter last Saturday, tight end Seydou Traore ran in behind the junior wideout for a leaping chest bump. Several others followed, dapping up Foreman in the end zone.

Louisiana football looks to sustain the momentum of beating Marshall with a win over Arkansas State. Heres our scouting report on Saturdays game.

Having played seven games in the last seven weeks doesnt make Arkansas State an exception. 59 of 131 teams at the FBS level have not yet had an open date in their schedule.

JONESBORO -- Butch Jones isnt afraid of harsh criticism. He acknowledged as much Tuesday afternoon, alluding to his experience in a town some 600 miles east where things "will never be replicated in terms of scrutiny."

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Even if it was little more than a hope and a prayer, James Blackman had a chance.

Southern Mississippi quarterback Zach Wilcke runs away from Arkansas State defenders during an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Saturday.