Sun Belt Suspends Players After Texas State-Louisiana Football Brawl

Conference commissioner emphasizes need for sportsmanship following post-game incident.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:37pm

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The Sun Belt Conference has issued multiple suspensions for players from both the Texas State and Louisiana football teams following a heated post-game incident on November 8th. The conference commissioner cited the importance of maintaining a competitive yet sportsmanlike spirit in college football and announced suspensions ranging from 1 to 2 games for several players, as well as the remainder of the season for one Louisiana player.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges college sports programs face in promoting good sportsmanship and fair play, especially in heated regional rivalries. The Sun Belt's swift and decisive action sends a strong message about the conference's zero tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike conduct.

The details

After reviewing video footage, the Sun Belt Conference suspended six Texas State players for 1-2 games, including #0 Tymere Jackson, #4 Khamari Terrell, #66 Justin DeLeon, #90 Kyran Bourda, #91 J.P. Deeter, and #97 Devarrick Woods. On the Louisiana side, seven players were suspended, including #4 Tyree Skipper for the remainder of the 2025 season, as well as #7 Courtline Flowers, #8 Kody Jackson, #16 Kailep Edwards, #35 Collin Jacob, #84 Evan Stroman, and #94 De'Antonio Lesueur, each for 1 game.

  • The incident occurred after the Texas State vs. Louisiana football game on November 8th, 2025.
  • The Sun Belt Conference announced the suspensions on April 12th, 2026.

The players

Keith Gill

The Sun Belt Conference commissioner who emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and announced the suspensions.

Tymere Jackson

A Texas State player suspended for 2 games.

Tyree Skipper

A Louisiana player suspended for the remainder of the 2025 season, including any bowl games.

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What they’re saying

“There is no room for such behavior in college football. This incident has tarnished the competitive spirit of the regional rivalry.”

— Keith Gill, Sun Belt Conference Commissioner

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining sportsmanship and fair play in college athletics, even in the heat of heated regional rivalries. The Sun Belt Conference's swift and decisive action in handing down suspensions sends a clear message that such unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.