Louisiana Monroe Warhawks NCAA Football News

Backup quarterback Brad McGuire rushed for two touchdowns to lead Louisiana-Lafayette to a 21-17 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night.

Guess which ULM linebacker jumped in the middle of the offensive huddle to spark the team during last week's game against Western Kentucky? Out of the three starters at that spot -- Cardia Jackson, Theo Smith and Josh Thomas -- most would likely pick Jackson.

WKU put up a spirited battle throughout but ultimately fell short in a 21-18 loss at Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday at Malone Stadium in Monroe before a crowd of 16,229. Rodney Lovett's three-yard scoring rush with 5:09 remaining gave ULM a 21-18 lead and a late Warhawks defensive stand made the lead hold up.

NEW ORLEANS - ULM linebacker Cardia Jackson was named Sun Belt Conference defensive player of the week after a record setting performance on Saturday against Western Kentucky, the league office announced Monday morning.

Rodney Lovett ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 5:09 to play, propelling Louisiana-Monroe to a 21-18 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday.

ULM never thought to overlook Western Kentucky even at the beginning of the season.

Clean-cut and well-organized, New Mexico State assistant football coach Mike Rutenberg has earned the nickname "Stockbroker." In many ways it fits.

At first glance, it would appear that Nate Brown Jr. was having a subpar season.

There are separate moods going into Fouts Field when ULM takes on North Texas. The Eagles are hopeful after notching their first Sun Belt victory of the season against Western Kentucky last week.

Riley Dodge has enjoyed some monster offensive games during his decorated career, both at Southlake Carroll and North Texas.

Line: North Texas by 1 1/2. Series Record: Louisiana-Monroe leads 13-12. Last meeting: 2008, Louisiana-Monroe 35-23. What's at Stake Louisiana-Monroe is coming off a 42-21 loss to Sun Belt Conference leader Troy.

When Arkansas -Pine Bluff hosts Southern University of Baton Rouge this afternoon at Golden Lion Stadium, it likely won't be intimidated.

UNT is preparing for both of Louisiana-Monroe's quarterbacks heading into their game Saturday, coach Todd Dodge said.

ULM receiver Darrell McNeal didn't want to talk about it. Linebacker Cardia Jackson compared it to losing his grandmother.

TROY -- Jerrel Jernigan set career highs with 13 catches for 203 yards to lead Troy in a 42-21 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday.

Before the three interceptions late in the game, and before the late touchdowns spawned from the turnovers, ULM actually played a close game against Kentucky.

ULM finished out contention for a Sun Belt title last season, but it came awfully close in several of its games.

The Sun Belt's only two undefeated teams in conference play meet on Saturday when Louisiana-Monroe visits Troy.

Kentucky is into week two of the Morgan Newton era, with the true freshman set to make his second career start.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Lovers of mystery might want to tune in Saturday when the University of Kentucky football team hosts Louisiana-Monroe. There are sure to be deceptions and red herrings, unforeseen plot twists and characters whose roles change throughout the night.