REACTION: LA TECH TAKES CONTROL! Is Winning the Sun Belt West INEVITABLE? | Sun Belt Podcast

Louisiana Tech seize control of the Sun Belt West with a commanding 35-20 win over South Alabama—Blake Baker’s three-touchdown showcase has the Bulldogs eyeing a championship run. Is this the year La Tech punches their ticket to the top, or can rivals like Troy or Arkansas State still catch up? The conversation focused on pivotal moments, from Trey Kucuk’s explosive connection with Cyrus Allen to Marshall’s game-altering 100-yard “kick six” by Xavion Turner-Bradshaw against Old Dominion. A key theme that emerged was how turnovers and special teams play swung outcomes, with Jorge Diaz-Nicolas drilling five field goals for Marshall and Deuce Bailey’s three touchdown passes, overcoming his two interceptions to lead Coastal Carolina past Georgia State. Standings updates, betting mishaps, and playoff scenarios round out a packed postgame breakdown. Will South Alabama’s offense bounce back, and can Coastal Carolina keep momentum after toppling Georgia State?