The expectation is that at least one of the four Southland Conference football teams from Louisiana will reach the Division I FCS playoffs, which includes Southeastern, McNeese, Nicholls and Northwestern State.

Last season, however, all four Louisiana Southland teams missed the postseason. San Antonio-based University of Incarnate Word went undefeated in Southland play and reached the quarterfinals of the 24-team FCS playoff.

We take a close look at the top returning players, newcomers to watch and expectations for the four Louisiana teams heading into the 2025 FCS season.

SOUTHEASTERN

Last season: 7-5 overall, 6-1 Southland

Coach: Frank Scelfo (44-36, eighth season at Southeastern)

Top returners

KK Reno, LB (Sr.), 6-0, 220

A leader at linebacker, Reno recorded a team-high 94 tac

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