Tony Sterner's field goal lifts Louisiana-Lafayette past Arkansas State 23-20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Tony Sterner kicked a 37-yard field goal on the final play, leading Louisiana-Lafayette to a 23-20 victory over Arkansas State during the Sun Belt Conference opener on Saturday night. The Ragin' Cajuns completed a 72-yard drive, culminating in Sterner's decisive kick after a touchdown by Lunch Winfield set up the late heroics. Louisiana-Lafayette moved to 4-1 on the season, while Arkansas State dropped to 2-3. Both teams have matches coming up, with Arkansas State hosting South Alabama and Louisiana-Lafayette visiting Louisiana Tech next week.
- •Tony Sterner's field goal scores on the final play.
- •Louisiana-Lafayette leads 7-0 after a touchdown run in the first quarter.
- •Arkansas State scores the go-ahead touchdown before halftime.
- •The teams exchange field goals in the second half.
- •Louisiana-Lafayette next faces Louisiana Tech.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Sterner's field goal on final play lifts Louisiana-Lafayette over Arkansas State 23-20
"(AP) — Tony Sterner kicked a 37-yard field goal on the final play of the game and Louisiana-Lafayette rallied to beat Arkansas State 23-20 on Saturday night in the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.The Ragin' Cajuns (4-1) drove 72 yards in 13 plays, taking the final 3:54 off the clock.
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