The Ragin’ Cajuns made a statement in their 2026 season opener! Louisiana dominated Lamar 38-7, controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football and forcing four turnovers. In this episode of Ragin’ Rundown, we break down:
-Louisiana’s 38-7 win over Lamar
-The Cajuns’ dominant rushing attack
-Darrell Smith and Lunch Winfield’s performances
-A defense that forced four turnovers
-What stood out — and what still needs to improve
-Our Players of the Game
-What this win means heading into next week’s showdown at USC

Was this the best possible start for Michael Desormeaux and the Cajuns?

What does Louisiana need to do to start the 2026 season with a win? In this episode of Ragin’ Rundown, we break down the three biggest keys to victory for the Ragin’ Cajuns against Lamar. From respecting Lamar’s playmakers to winning the battle in the trenches and getting off to a fast start, we break down the formula Louisiana needs to follow to avoid an upset and leave Cajun Field 1-0. Plus, we give our players to watch, bold predictions and final score predictions for Louisiana vs. Lamar.

Can the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns offense come out firing in the 2026 season opener? In this episode of Ragin’ Rundown, we break down the Cajuns offense heading into the matchup with Lamar. We discuss quarterback Lunch Winfield, the running back stable, Louisiana’s receiving corps and the young playmakers who could make an immediate impact. Can Louisiana establish the run? Will the passing game take a step forward? And which offensive player could have a breakout performance against the Cardinals?

The Ragin’ Cajuns are set to open the 2026 season against Lamar, and this is a matchup Louisiana can’t afford to overlook. In this episode, we break down Lamar’s strengths, what the Cajuns need to do to start the season 1-0, key players to watch and the biggest storylines heading into the season opener. Is Lamar more dangerous than people realize? We break it all down.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns may have one of the most intriguing position groups on the roster — the running back room. Louisiana enters the season with five running backs: Steven Blanco, Darrell Smith, JJ Garner, freshman Ke’Rynn Smith and transfer Anthony Reagan Jr. But the depth doesn’t stop there. Reagan and Smith bring major upside and could become key pieces as the Cajuns look to build a deep, explosive rushing attack. In this episode of Ragin’ Rundown, we break down the Cajuns' running back room, who could emerge as the next breakout star and why Louisiana has plenty of potential behind its top backs.

ESPN has labeled Louisiana a “Work in Progress” heading into the 2026 college football season. But is that fair, or are the Cajuns being underrated? In this episode of the Ragin’ Rundown, we break down ESPN’s assessment of Louisiana, including the Cajuns’ close-game record from 2025, the questions surrounding the roster, Michael Desormeaux entering Year 5 and what Louisiana needs to do in 2026 to prove the national analysts wrong.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have plenty of experience heading into the 2026 football season — but several young players are making a strong case for meaningful playing time. In this episode of the Ragin' Rundown, we recap the final fall camp scrimmage, break down the young Cajuns who could make an immediate impact and explain why Louisiana needs to find ways to get these emerging stars on the field. From fall camp standouts to under-the-radar players ready for their opportunity, these are the young Cajuns we believe could help take Louisiana to the next level in 2026.

Brent Gordon Jr. is emerging as a key piece of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns defense in 2026. The sophomore cornerback landed on the Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list and showed his versatility during Louisiana’s first scrimmage, playing both outside corner and in the slot. In this episode of the Ragin’ Rundown, we break down Gordon’s development, why Michael Desormeaux calls him a “veteran,” and how his ability to play multiple positions could make him a major weapon in the Cajuns secondary. We also discuss Maurion Eleam, who is cross-training in the secondary, and what that versatility could mean for Louisiana’s defensive scheme heading into the 2026 season.

Lee Amedee is returning to Louisiana baseball for a fifth season, giving the Ragin’ Cajuns one of their most productive hitters back for 2026-27. The Gonzales native announced his decision after a recent court ruling cleared the way for certain Class of 2022 athletes to compete for a fifth season. What does Amedee's return mean for the Ragin' Cajuns heading into the 2027 season?

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns briefly appeared to receive four votes in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll, but the AP later corrected the mistake and those votes actually belonged to Louisville. So what does the error reveal about the Cajuns' national perception heading into 2026? We break down why Louisiana isn't ranked, why Phil Steele picked the Cajuns to win the Sun Belt West, the 11 Louisiana players named to his preseason All-Sun Belt teams, and what Michael Desormeaux says his team still needs to accomplish. Can Louisiana turn preseason potential into the kind of season that forces national voters to take notice?