# TOUGH ROAD: Can Sonny Cumbie's Bulldogs BREAK OUT in Their First Sun Belt Football Season?

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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: 2026-06-23T08:00:00+00:00
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs eye a breakthrough as they join the Sun Belt Conference—can their run-heavy offense power them past established rivals? Quarterback competition heats up between Blake Baker, Trey Kukuk, and Evan Bullock, as the Bulldogs look to improve on last year’s 8–5 record under Sonny Cumbie. With a low passing touchdown total and a ground game that racked up over 2,700 yards, questions loom about whether La Tech can adapt to the Sun Belt's high-scoring, “Fun Belt” style of play. The conversation focused on the challenges of a tough 2026 schedule, pivotal matchups against teams like LSU, Baylor, and particularly the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns—potentially a make-or-break game for their postseason hopes. One concept discussed was how the Bulldogs’ ability to balance their offensive attack and tighten their defense could determine if they contend for a Sun Belt title or face growing pains as the “new kid on the block.”

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