FACTS & STATS: Site: Cajun Field (31,000) -- Lafayette, Louisiana. Television: None. Home Record: ASU 3-1, ULL 1-0. Away Record: ASU 1-1, ULL 2-3. Neutral Record: ASU 0-0, ULL 0-0. Conference Record: ASU 2-0, ULL 2-0. Series Record: UL-Lafayette leads, 18-17-1

GAME NOTES: Sun Belt Conference action will take place this Saturday when the UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns host the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Cajun Field. The Red Wolves are coming off a strong, 37-29 victory over UL-Monroe this past weekend. It was the fourth win of the season for ASU, which is now 2-0 in Sun Belt Conference play. In their last eight road games the Red Wolves have struggled, posting a mere 1-7 ledger. As for the Cajuns, they have won two consecutive games, including a convincing 59-30 win over North Texas this past weekend. This is just the second home game of the season for ULL, which has dropped five of its last seven games at Cajun Field. ULL leads the all-time series by a slim, 18-17-1 advantage, but the Red Wolves have won two of the last three meetings, including a convincing, 52-21 win this past season in Jonesboro.

The Red Wolves have used a balanced offensive attack throughout the season, and the success for this unit has led to an impressive 35.0 ppg. ASU is currently averaging 206.5 ypg through the air, while adding another 246.0 ypg via the run. Derek Lawson and Reggie Arnold have been a dangerous duo in the backfield, as Lawson currently has 551 yards and three scores, while Arnold has rumbled for 490 yards and four TDs. Corey Leonard has contributed 316 rushing yards on the year, but the quarterback has also thrown for 1,239 yards and has 10 touchdowns against only two interceptions. This past weekend against ULM, the Red Wolves used a heavy dose of their ground game, as the team rumbled for 262 yards on 6.0 ypc. Lawson paced the team with 104 yards and one score on 15 totes, while Arnold added 71 yards, also on 15 carries. Leonard only threw for 129 yards in the contest, but the signal caller was able to score once on the ground.

The defense has been just as effective, as the unit is limiting teams to just 339.7 total ypg, and a mere 20.5 ppg. The front line for this squad has done a solid job against the run, limiting opponents to just 121.8 ypg on just 3.5 ypc. The Red Wolves have done an impressive job forcing big plays, as the defense has collected 16 takeaways, while also recording 16 sacks. Although ASU surrendered 27 points against ULM, the defense still did a tremendous job against the run, holding the Warhawks to just 87 yards on just 26 attempts. The Red Wolves were able to force three turnovers in the win, and also got to the quarterback on three different occasions. Alex Carrington had a tremendous showing in the win, as the lineman grabbed eight tackles to go along with one forced fumble and 2.5 sacks.

The Cajuns come into this matchup with one of the most potent ground games in the nation, as the team is gashing opposing teams for 332.2 ypg. Overall this offensive unit is producing a whopping 529.2 total ypg and that has led to an impressive 37.0 ppg. The main reason for the Cajuns' success on the ground is due to Tyrell Fenroy, who has rushed for 842 yards and 11 scores in just six games. Quarterback Michael Desormeaux has also done a terrific job on the ground, as the signal caller has rushed for 708 rushing yards and five TDs. Unfortunately the QB has not enjoyed the same success with his arm, as Desormeaux has thrown for just 1,076 yards and six TDs against five interceptions. The ground game was on display this past weekend against North Texas, as ULL pounded the Mean Green for 338 yards on 7.2 ypc. Desormeaux led the way with 123 yards and one touchdown, while Fenroy added 92 yards and one score on just 18 totes. However, the most important player was Jason Cherry, who tallied 85 yards and one TD on the ground, while also grabbing three passes for 123 yards and three more scores.

Unfortunately the success for the offense has been the downfall for the defense, as the Cajuns are being abused for 242.3 ypg on the ground. Overall this unit has been tortured for 458.5 total ypg, and that has led to a terrible 34.7 ppg. Although the Cajuns walked away with a 29-point win over North Texas this past weekend, the defense was embarrassed for 528 total yards, including 361 yards through the air. Thankfully the defense was able to force three turnovers in the win, and also held the Mean Green to just 5-of-15 on third down attempts. Dwight Bentley led the way for the Cajuns with nine tackles, one TFL and one fumble.

Arkansas State has been solid against the run, but the Cajuns' ground game is far too superior for the Red Wolves. Expect Fenroy to continue his tremendous season, as he runs the Cajuns to another victory.