The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks (2-2, 1-0 Sun Belt) will be going for their second consecutive win when they face the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-3, 0-1, Sun Belt) on Saturday night. The Warhawks are coming off a 21-17 win over Louisiana as 9.5-point underdogs. The Red Wolves are coming off a 29-26 loss to Old Dominion as five-point underdogs.
Arkansas State is 10-0 in its last 10 games against Louisiana Monroe.
The Warhawks bounced back from their loss to Alabama with a win over the Ragin’ Cajuns in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Red Wolves, which will give them their second win in a row and third win in their last five games.
Louisiana Monroe is averaging 18.3 points per game. They are throwing for 176.8 yards and rushing for 141 yards per game.
Chandler Rogers completed 54 percent of his passes for 192 yards and one interception in the win over the Ragin’ Cajuns. He also had 36 rushing yards and one touchdown. Andrew Henry had 11 carries for 123 yards and one touchdown, while Tyrone Howell had three catches for 124 yards.
Louisiana Monroe has struggled defensively, giving up 34.8 points per game. They gave their second-best defensive effort of the season in their last game, giving up 17 points, and will need a similar effort if they want to win this game.