College football is meant to be a battleground of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship—but what happens when the rivalry spills over into chaos? That’s exactly what unfolded after the Texas State vs. Louisiana game on November 8th, leaving the Sun Belt Conference with no choice but to take decisive action. In a move that’s sure to spark debate, the conference has issued a series of suspensions following a postgame incident that overshadowed the competitive spirit of this regional rivalry.
But here’s where it gets controversial... While the Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill firmly stated, ‘There is no place for this type of behavior in college football,’ some fans are already questioning whether the punishments fit the actions. Gill emphasized that the incident detracted from what should have been a celebration of athletic competition, adding, ‘Postgame actions like these will not be tolerated in the Sun Belt Conference.’ Yet, the question remains: Did the conference go too far, or not far enough?
After reviewing video footage, the Sun Belt handed down suspensions to multiple student-athletes. And this is the part most people miss—the details of who was involved and how long they’ll be sidelined. Here’s the breakdown:
From Texas State, the following players were suspended:
- #0 Tymere Jackson (2 games)
- #4 Khamari Terrell (1 game)
- #66 Justin DeLeon (1 game)
- #90 Kyran Bourda (1 game)
- #91 J.P. Deeter (1 game)
- #97 Devarrick Woods (1 game)
From Louisiana, the suspensions were even more severe, with one player facing a season-ending penalty:
- #4 Tyree Skipper (remainder of the 2025 season, including any potential bowl game)
- #7 Courtline Flowers (1 game)
- #8 Kody Jackson (1 game)
- #16 Kailep Edwards (1 game)
- #35 Collin Jacob (1 game)
- #84 Evan Stroman (1 game)
- #94 De’Antonio Lesueur (1 game)
Here’s the kicker: The Sun Belt considers this matter closed and will not comment further. But should they? With emotions running high and opinions divided, this incident raises broader questions about accountability, player conduct, and the role of conferences in maintaining order. Was the Sun Belt’s response fair, or does it set a precedent that could backfire? We want to hear from you—do these suspensions send the right message, or is there more to the story? Let us know in the comments below!
