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Sun Belt football teams face Power Four opponents in week two

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Sun Belt football teams face Power Four opponents in week two

Summary

Sun Belt Conference programs head into a series of non-conference matchups this weekend against Power Four opposition. Louisiana travels to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday to face No. 14 USC after a season-opening win against Lamar. Louisiana Tech takes on No. 8 LSU in Baton Rouge, looking for a different result than their previous meeting. Meanwhile, Old Dominion prepares for an away game against Virginia Tech following a successful start against Norfolk State. These matchups serve as a diagnostic test for the Sun Belt teams to evaluate their competitive standing against nationally ranked programs. Each game presents a high-profile platform for the visiting teams to showcase their rosters on a national broadcast.

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By the Numbers

•Louisiana plays USC on September 12 at 11:00 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
•Louisiana Tech challenges No. 8 LSU on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
•USC enters the home matchup against Louisiana as a 30.5-point favorite.
•Old Dominion faces Virginia Tech after a 31-10 opening week victory against Norfolk State.

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What they're saying

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Several Sun Belt teams will have an incredible opportunity this weekend to test themselves against major Power Four opponents. From Louisiana’s trip to Southern California to Louisiana Tech's in-state battle against LSU, there are a number of games that are worthy of tuning into. These Sun Belt teams can potentially prove themselves to the world …
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