NEW ORLEANS — James Madison and Georgia Southern earned rivalry game victories over in-state foes in the Sun Belt East Division in Week 8 play, with the Dukes clinching bowl eligibility and remaining unbeaten in conference contests. Troy and Southern Miss also remained unbeaten in Sun Belt action to co-lead the Sun Belt West Division.
A 38-yard field goal from junior kicker Clune Van Andel as time expired capped a 12-point fourth quarter that lifted Arkansas State to a 15-14 victory over South Alabama on Tuesday evening—the Red Wolves' first victory in Mobile since 2015.