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College football predictions: Bet Louisiana to win Sun Belt
One of the most interesting conferences heading into the 2024 college football season is the Sun Belt. One of the deepest conferences in the country, the Sun Belt has five teams with betting odds lower than 10-1 to win the championship led by Appalachian State (+275), Texas State (+400) and Louisiana (+600).
Here is a breakdown of the top contenders in the Sun Belt and my pick to emerge as conference champion.
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Appalachian State Mountaineers (+275)
Appalachian State is the rightful favorite entering the season. The Mountaineers return 14 starters off last year’s nine-win team. Quarterback Joey Aguilar was the 2023 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year and he should be even better in his second season under center.
The conference schedule is manageable, although ASU does play back-to-back road games at Marshall and Louisiana in October. Navigate through that rough patch and the Mountaineers will be in good shape for a spot in the title game.
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Texas State Bobcats (+400)
Texas State was one of the biggest surprises in college football last season. The Bobcats finished 8-5 and won a bowl game over Rice. This season, Texas State returns 18 starters and is a serious threat to win the conference title.
G.J. Kinne has done a masterful job at using the transfer portal to improve the overall talent at Texas State. The Bobcats avoid the top teams in the East Division and host Louisiana. They do lose quarterback TJ Finley but picked up Jordan McCloud from James Madison, who is the reigning Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year.
Texas State has the most talented roster top to bottom in the Sun Belt. Toss in one of the conference’s easiest schedules and this is the team to beat.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (+600)
I really like this Louisiana squad. The Ragin’ Cajuns return 15 starters from last year’s team that finished 6-7 and lost five games by a touchdown or less. If Louisiana figures out how to win close games, it is a serious threat to win the Sun Belt.
The key to Louisiana will be a defense that returns eight starters, including leading tackler K.C. Ossai. This unit has a chance to be the Sun Belt’s top defense if they improve in the red zone. Last year, the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defense allowed opponents to score on 82.8 percent of their red zone trips.
Louisiana hosts Appalachian State and travels to Texas State. How the Ragin’ Cajuns perform in those two games will decide if they are playing for a Sun Belt title in December.
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Pick to win Sun Belt Conference
Louisiana (+600)
I think the Sun Belt winner will come down to Texas State and Louisiana. I expect one of those two teams to win the West and reach the conference championship game. I lean slightly to Louisiana at +600. If the Ragin’ Cajuns can close out tight games, they have the talent to be the best team in the conference.
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 5, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 5 drawing
12-22-50-51-55, Mega Ball: 10
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 5 drawing
6-2-4
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 5 drawing
3-1-9-4
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 5 drawing
7-7-0-4-2
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana is doubling down on early-stage energy innovation, awarding nearly $1.2 million to six startups in its second round of proof-of-concept funding.
The grants are designed to help companies bridge the gap between research and commercialization, often one of the toughest hurdles in scaling new technology. The awardees must complete their project within a year of receiving their award.
The latest recipients span a range of emerging sectors critical to Louisiana’s energy future, including carbon utilization, LNG infrastructure, carbon capture, waste-to-value systems and green hydrogen. Projects include a carbon dioxide-based chemical production process, a cryogenic valve for extreme conditions and a biomass gasification system aimed at hydrogen production.
“These startups aren’t just advancing energy innovation—they’re helping build a stronger Louisiana,” said Stephen Loys, director of technology commercialization for FUEL. “We’re excited to support them as they turn their ideas into market-ready solutions.”
Here’s a full list of startups and their projects:
- Renovigo Chemicals: Utilizing carbon dioxide in the production of propylene and acrylonitrile
- Westfield Fluid Controls, Inc.: The Cryogenic Cam Butterfly Valve: A specialized fluid control device
- Eray Geophysical: Diffraction seismic software for subsurface fracture detection in carbon capture and storage
- EcoGlobe: Turning waste into value
- NovaSpark Energy: Gridless on-demand power for reliable energy always
- Waste to Energy Systems LLC: Biomass gasification system for green hydrogen production
Backed by the National Science Foundation and Louisiana Economic Development, the program is part of a broader push to position the state as a hub for next-generation energy technologies while accelerating startup growth and private investment.
Read the full announcement.
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