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Western Kentucky quarterback James Mauro (left) celebrates with offensive linesman Forrest Lamp after defeating Arkansas State 26-13 Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Liberty Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mauro, a freshman, threw a total of 104 yards to score two touchdowns. This is the second season in a row that Western Kentucky has begun Sun Belt Conference play agains the Arkansas State Red Wolves. In the last matchup, The Hilltoppers lost 22-26.