Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE
COACH: Mark Hudspeth — At Louisiana: 9-4, 1 year;
OVERALL: 75-25, 8 years
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Jay Johnson
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Greg Stewart
LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 1994, Big West
LAST TIME DIDN’T GO BOWLING: 2010
RETURNING STARTERS: 15; 9 offense, 4 defense, kicker, punter
PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Blaine Gautier, RB Alonzo Harris, WR Javone Lawson, WR Harry Peoples, RT Jaron Odom, ROV Le’Marcus Gibson, S Jemarlous Moten, P/PK Brett Baer
PRIMARY STRENGTHS: The Cajuns have depth at quarterback, with Houston transfer Terrance Broadway backing up returning starter Gautier, and have an experienced and deep receiving corps, as well. The offensive line returns four starters.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS: Seven new starters must be found on defense, and though some of the candidates gained exposure last year, they still must prove themselves as front-line players. No starters return up front, and the secondary has holes to fill at both safety spots.
