If a game were to personify the idea of two teams heading in opposite directions, it would be Saturday's R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Arkansas State Red Wolves.
The 9-3 Red Wolves look almost unstoppable under the guidance of head coach Blake Anderson, having rattled off eight wins in a row to seize the Sun Belt Conference behind a turnover-happy defense and strong quarterback play from Fredi Knighten.
Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, rests at 8-4 after losing its final game of the season in 58-24 fashion while turning the ball over seven times.