The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns is a football team of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, competing in the Sun Belt Conference. The football program was established in 1901 and the program is funded by The RCAF (Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation). They play their home games at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have won 10 conference championships and five division championships. The team is led by head coach Michael Desormeaux and it is his third season for the Ragin' Cajuns. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns helped five players to the Consensus All-Americans team and numerous players to the NFL. Their four biggest rivals are Louisiana Tech, ULM Lamar, McNeese State, and Southeastern Louisiana.
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns had a remarkable season in 2021. Under head coach Billy Napier, the team finished the season with a 13-1 record and were 8-0 in Sun Belt Conference. They won the Sun Belt Conference Championship, where they defeated Appalachian State 24-16. Their success carried over into the postseason, culminating in a 36–21 win against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the New Orleans Bowl. The Ragin' Cajuns finished 16th in the Associated Press Poll and were ranked 18th in the Coaches Poll.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Playoff Appearances
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have not made any appearances in the college football playoffs, as of December 2024.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Bowl record
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns’s Bowl record is 8-4, as of December 2024.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns' All-time record
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns’s All-time record is 582 wins, 568 losses, and 34 draws, as of December 2024.
FAQs on Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
A. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
A. The team plays at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana.
A. The Ragin' Cajuns have won 10 conference championships.
A. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are members of the Sun Belt Conference.
