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Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)
College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (0) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammate Oscar Cardenas (84) in the second quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

Dec. 26, 2020 07:06 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) misses a reception under coverage from Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 12:08 PM EST

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) fends off an attempted tackle by Southern Mississippi defensive back Malik Shorts (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Hattiesburg, Miss. UTSA won 23-20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette gets UTSA in First Responder Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell, center, walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
New Year's Six bowl berth at stake in Sun Belt championship

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 17, 2020 11:54 AM EST

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) is knocked out of bounds, after making a first down, by Louisiana-Lafayette safety Bralen Trahan (24) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcomes bad snaps to beat App State

Dec. 05, 2020 12:37 AM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette tight end Johnny Lumpkin (88) is stopped short of a touchdown by Louisiana-Monroe cornerback Kenderick Marbles (12) and safety Austin Hawley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 20 Cajuns looks for measure of revenge vs. App State

The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:45 PM EST

No. 20 La-Lafayette looks for first win vs Appalachian St

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2020 02:52 PM EST
The 20th-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have already secured a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game for the third straight season. ...

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) scores against Texas Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 08:51 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) scores at touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe linebacker Taylor Behl (35) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Lewis accounts for 5 TDS, No. 23 ULL beats ULM 70-20

Nov. 28, 2020 06:37 PM EST

Louisiana Monroe head coach Matt Viator greets Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier before an NCAA college football game in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Louisiana-Lafayette at Louisiana-Monroe 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 02:51 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier argues a called during an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 23 Cajuns, Warhawks, renew rivalry after COVID layoffs

Nov. 27, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Chris Smith (21) celebrates a touchdown with Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Jalen Williams (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 23 ULL visits reeling in-state rival ULM

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 08:06 PM EST

Marshall's Micah Abraham (6) celebrates after a Middle Tennessee turnover during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2020 09:08 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) steps back to throw during an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 25 La-Lafayette wins Sun Belt West, beats South Alabama

Nov. 14, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) drops back to attempt a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Coastal Carolina in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Kieu)
La-Lafayette seeks Sun Belt West crown vs South Alabama

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 05:23 PM EST

FILE - Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier directs his team from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. No. 25 Louisiana-Lafayette is on track for one of the best seasons in program history under coach Billy Napier. But it could come crashing down this week if the Ragin’ Cajuns stumble against South Alabama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, FIle)
No. 25 La-Lafayette seeks division title vs South Alabama

Nov. 12, 2020 12:02 PM EST

Mitchell's late TD run lifts Ragin' Cajuns to 27-20 win

Nov. 07, 2020 04:58 PM EST
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Elijah Mitchell's 2-yard touchdown run with 1:13 remaining gave Louisiana-Lafayette a 27-20 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday. ...