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For the Record: The Sun Belt has unfinished business, a championship reunion, and 39 letters of trouble

The Sun Belt Conference is delivering a packed slate of storylines this week, starting with a historic rivalry revival. Louisiana and Louisiana Tech will meet Saturday for the first time since 2015, ending an 11-year hiatus in their long-running series.

The matchup marks the 88th meeting between the two programs, with Louisiana Tech holding an eight-game winning streak dating back to 1997—the longest streak in a rivalry that began in 1910. The game also holds significance as Louisiana Tech’s first Sun Belt opener and the first conference game played in Ruston.

Meanwhile, Appalachian State will honor its 2006 FCS national championship team during its home opener against Old Dominion. That squad, featuring quarterback Armanti Edwards and running back Kevin Richardson, won 14 straight games after a season-opening loss, capped by a 28-17 victory over UMass to claim the title.

The current Mountaineers enter the season at 3-1, adding another layer of excitement to the celebration. Elsewhere, James Madison’s perfect 5-0 start faces its toughest test yet against Georgia Southern, a team that has historically struggled to win at JMU’s home field.

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