Saturday Night in the Sun Belt

While Arkansas State, Louisiana and league-leading Georgia Southern all took Saturday off, play in the Sun Belt saw Idaho, Appalachian State and South Alabama all notch league wins.

Idaho (1-6, 1-4) got into the win column for the first time this year, defeating New Mexico State (2-6, 1-3) 29-17.  The Vandals rolled up 536 yards in the victory in Moscow.

Appalachian State rebounded from a loss to FCS member Liberty by blasting Troy 53-17.  The Trojans (1-6, 1-2) took an early 7-0 lead, but their only other touchdown came on a 99 yard kickoff return by Chandler Worthy.  By that time, Appalachian State had taken a 24-7 lead.  The Trojans turned it over four times and the Mountaineers (2-5, 1-2) had 551 yards in offense,including 441 rushing.

And, South Alabama survived a scare from Georgia State in Mobile before prevailing, 30-27.  Brandon Bridge threw a touchdown pass to Danny Woodson with just over 4;)0 to play as the Jaguars (4-2, 3-1) avoided the upset.  Georgia State dropped to 1-6. 0-4 with its sixth straight loss.

SUN BELT STANDINGS

Georgia Southern           4-0   5-2

Arkansas State               2-0   4-2

LOUISIANA                     2-0   3-3

South Alabama               3-1   4-2

ULM                                2-1   3-3

Texas State                    1-1   3-3

Appalachian State          1-2   2-5

New Mexico State          1-2   2-6

Troy                                1-2   1-6

Idaho                              1-4   1-6

Georgia State                0-4   1-6