NEW ORLEANS - Arkansas State and Louisiana Tech will meet for the first time since 1998 when they play in the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 19.

Arkansas State (9-3) won the Sun Belt Conference after a dominant 55-17 win over Texas State on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech (8-4) finished second in Conference USA's Western Division. The Bulldogs are led by former Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel, who transferred during the offseason and has thrown for 3,575 yards and 24 touchdowns.