BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State (4-1) takes a 2-0 league record into its Sun Belt Conference matchup Saturday with visiting Louisiana, which is atop the West Division with a 1-1 conference record.
Led by first-year head coach and former Furman quarterback Billy Napier, the Ragin' Cajuns (3-3) have suffered losses to ranked SEC opponents Alabama and Mississippi State as well as Coastal Carolina. Last weekend, Louisiana posted 534 of its school-record 759 total yards in a 66-38 win against New Mexico State.
Kickoff for the Family Weekend game in Kidd Brewer Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.