LAFAYETTE, La. -- On the field, the two programs have been the most successful in the Sun Belt Conference the past five seasons.
If it weren't for NCAA infractions, which caused Louisiana-Lafayette to vacate 22 victories over four seasons, it would be second behind Arkansas State in total league victories. The matchups between the two teams were given center stage the past four seasons, too, with Tuesday night games being played on national TV.
"It's been a good, competitive rivalry for a while," ASU Coach Blake Anderson said.
Similar sizzle seems to be lacking from this year's meeting.