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ASU soars after digging 0-4 hole

TROY, Ala. -- Arkansas State was 0-4 when Red Wolves players decided it was time to do something about it.

They met -- without their coaches -- less than 12 hours after a disheartening Sept. 24 home loss to FCS member Central Arkansas to discuss how a team picked to contend for its fifth Sun Belt Conference title in seven years was reeling.

"We just said, 'That's not who we are, let's get back to our standard,' " senior cornerback Chris Humes said of the meeting, led by linebacker Xavier Woodson-Luster and safety Cody Brown.

Six consecutive victories, including Thursday night's 35-3 victory over Associated Press No.