Terry Bowden
FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams holds his Rookie of the Year trophy during a press conference in Detroit, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006. Carnell Williams was an All-American running back on Auburn's undefeated team in 2004. Now, the former NFL rookie of the year is running the show. Williams is serving as Auburn's interim coach for the last four games, starting Saturday at Mississippi State. He replaces Bryan Harsin, who was fired Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, after going 9-12 with the Tigers. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Auburn's Williams suddenly leading his alma mater's team

By John Zenor Nov. 02, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Chandler Rogers (6) runs the ball against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, No. 2 Alabama roll over Louisiana-Monroe, 63-7

By John Zenor Sep. 17, 2022 07:38 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is chased out of bounds by Texas defensive back Anthony Cook during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama defeated Texas 20-19. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Louisiana-Monroe after Texas squeaker

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

Texas running back Jordan Whittington is tackled by Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Louisiana-Monroe after close call

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin (76) warms up before an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Week 3 Preview: 'Bama, Baylor out to avoid more Sun upsets

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 15, 2022 01:30 AM EDT

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, front left, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULM

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 04, 2022 12:49 AM EDT

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier is congratulated by Louisiana-Monroe Offensive Coordinator Rich Rodriguez after Louisiana-Lafayette won 21-16 in an NCAA college football game in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 23 ULL beats Warhawks to go unbeaten in Sun Belt play

By Dan Mcdonald Nov. 27, 2021 08:06 PM EST

Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Louisiana-Monroe at Louisiana-Lafayette 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 23 La.-Lafayette tries to keep making history vs ULM

By Dan Mcdonald Nov. 26, 2021 04:12 PM EST

LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) pulls away from Louisiana-Monroe safety Jordyn Riley (20) on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. LSU won 27-14. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Nabers, Johnson help LSU beat Louisiana-Monroe 27-14

David Folse Ii Nov. 21, 2021 12:33 AM EST

LSU wide receiver Jack Bech (80) is tackled by Louisiana-Monroe linebacker Zack Woodard (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Louisiana-Monroe at LSU 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 09:51 PM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron talks to players, including defensive end Soni Fonua (53), before an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU hosts ULM with bowl eligibility at stake for both teams

By Brett Martel Nov. 18, 2021 01:01 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, consoles quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) following an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Mullen faces scrutiny; No. 2 Iowa upset

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell walks on the field after a NCAA college football game against Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
No. 15 Coastal Carolina seeking 11th straight Sun Belt win

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 06, 2021 02:03 PM EDT

Reese White celebrates after a first down against Louisiana Monroe during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina swarms Louisiana Monroe in 59-6 win

Oct. 02, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina opens Sun Belt play vs. ULM

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina looks for win vs Louisiana Monroe

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 30, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) throws a passduring the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
ULM QB Rodriguez, son of Rich Rodriguez, hospitalized

Sep. 26, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) throws a passduring the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Levis throws 4 TDs, Kentucky routs Louisiana Monroe 45-10

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 04, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waves to fans before an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Louisiana-Monroe at Kentucky 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 10:09 AM EDT