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ASU gets No. 15 to end short week

JONESBORO -- By the time Butch Jones and Arkansas State University returned to practice Sunday following their fourth straight loss against Georgia Southern, it was Tuesday. And when Jones walked to the podium to address reporters Monday, it was Wednesday.

That's what happens when you're faced with a short week, something that's become the norm for Sun Belt Conference teams. Although Jones is new to the league, he already knows about playing midweek matchups -- the Red Wolves will return from their open date by hosting Louisiana-Lafayette in two weeks.

But the difficulty of readying on a quick turnaround is significantly amped up when the No.