Without a school nearby to cause regional friction, the Ragin' Cajuns are the Red Wolves' largest rival.
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It just so happens Arkansas State (4-3, 1-2 Sun Belt Conference) needs to beat the Ragin' Cajuns at 6 p.m. tonight at Cajun Field.
"This just has always been that hot-headed, energetic environment," ASU Coach Blake Anderson said. "That's purely out of competitive nature of the two football teams."
Carrying two conference losses, the Red Wolves are in no position to lose a third, especially not against their first West Division opponent on the year.