THE WORD

Southland Conference Week 8 features undefeated SFA vs. Southeastern, HCU vs. Lamar and more. Preview every matchup, key player and storyline.

Southland Conference action heats up in Week 6 as No. 11 Lamar looks to extend its winning streak against UIW, while Southeastern Louisiana travels to UTRGV for a key conference matchup. With several teams on bye weeks, these two games take center stage.

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.

Week 4 brings another loaded Southland slate as No. 15 Lamar opens conference play at Nicholls, UIW visits Texas State, No. 10 SFA looks to stay perfect and Southeastern Louisiana returns to league play after an FBS win.

Week 3 gives the Southland Conference a loaded slate of FBS opportunities, nonconference road tests and crucial early-season matchups. Here’s what to watch across the conference.

Stephen F. Austin has established itself as the early team to beat, but Week 2 brings ranked road tests, conference openers and opportunities for the rest of the Southland to make a statement.