Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -9.0. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns enters the season with a power rating of -9.0, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns host Lamar next in Week 1. In 2025, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns went 6-6 overall, 6-6 against the spread, and 8-4 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Power Rating of -9.0 is 9.2 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 6,624 miles, ranking 78th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Lamar | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | USC | 1,558 mi | 3,117 mi |
| Week 3 | UAB | Home | 3,117 mi |
| Week 4 | Charlotte | 744 mi | 4,604 mi |
| Week 5 | Arkansas State | Home | 4,604 mi |
| Week 6 | Louisiana Tech | 164 mi | 4,932 mi |
| Week 7 | Troy | Home | 4,932 mi |
| Week 8 | Southern Miss | 177 mi | 5,286 mi |
| Week 9 | — | Bye | |
| Week 10 | South Alabama | Home | 5,286 mi |
| Week 11 | UL Monroe | 160 mi | 5,606 mi |
| Week 12 | Coastal Carolina | Home | 5,606 mi |
| Week 13 | Georgia State | 509 mi | 6,624 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Lunch Winfield is the engine of this offense, a dual-threat who took over mid-2025 and sparked a four-game winning streak to reach a bowl. His legs are his primary weapon, but his growth as a passer will determine how far this team can go. The offense leans heavily on his improvisation and designed runs, with the running back room unproven after key transfers.
Nine of last year's top 10 defenders by snap count are gone, leaving cornerback Brent Gordon Jr. as the lone returning star after 11 pass breakups as a true freshman. The defensive line has veteran pieces like Fitzgerald West Jr. and Chase Edwards, but linebacker is a major question mark with three special-teams-only players competing for starting roles. This unit will need time to gel.
After an injury-plagued 2025 that saw eight different starting combinations, the offensive line returns seven of 10 linemen who shuffled through. Interior players Kaden Moreau and Cooper Fordham are singled out as strong performers, giving Winfield a stable pocket and creating lanes for the run game. This continuity is a key strength.
Head coach Michael Desormeaux has built a program with minimal transfer reliance, only 15 on the spring roster. But key contributors like wideout Shelton Sampson Jr. (LSU) and defensive tackle Fitzgerald West Jr. (LSU) are former Power 4 transfers who add high-end talent. Sampson is on breakout watch after leading the team in receiving last year.
Kicker Tony Sterner is reliable from long range, hitting 3-of-6 from beyond 50 yards in 2025. Punter Mason Golding continues the Australian pipeline. Returner Ja'Corian Norris is a game-breaker, having housed the opening kickoff against rival ULM late last season, giving the Cajuns a potential momentum swing in close games.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -9.0, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns's home field advantage rating is 2.8 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns travels 6,624 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 78th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -9.0.
