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Southland Conference play heats up in Week 5 as No. 8 Stephen F. Austin hosts UIW in a key early conference matchup, while Lamar looks to build on its statement road win and McNeese heads to LSU.

Furman is making a rare midseason change on offense after a 2-3 start. Justin Roper is out, while quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Drew Dudzik will take over play-calling duties for the remainder of the 2026 season.