# BRUTAL LOSS: Devin Spencer OUT, Arkansas State Reeling as Cajuns’ Receivers Also SUFFER Blows

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Podcast: [Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sun-belt-daily-podcast-on-sun-belt-conference-football-basketball-5718306)
Published: 2026-08-18T08:00:00+00:00
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Arkansas State faces a major setback as leading returning rusher Devin Spencer is ruled out for the season after a non-contact injury before camp. Can Kenyon Clay and a reshuffled backfield step up to fill the void, or will the Red Wolves’ offensive rhythm suffer? Dave Schultz explores how this injury could reshape the running game and the opportunity it creates for up-and-coming backs like Corey Reddick and Nasir Allen. Elsewhere in the Sun Belt, Louisiana’s wide receiver corps takes another hit with both Shelton Sampson and Landon Strother sidelined. The discussion covers how the Cajuns will adjust, the ripple effect on their passing threat, and the mounting pressure on Mike Desimone’s offense. Plus, Schultz investigates the confusion around the AP Pre-Season poll and whether the Cajuns really received votes, offering insights into early-season injury impacts and what could go wrong for Sun Belt contenders.

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