Final
September 5, 2026 β’ Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Lamar Cardinals (1-1) takes on Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-0) at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette.
Lamar Cardinals
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAM
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
|
LOU
|
7 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 38 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:15
Darrell Smith 2 Yd Run (Tony Sterner Kick)
Score
13:23
Darrell Smith 25 Yd Run (Tony Sterner Kick)
Score
9:09
A. Reagan Jr. run for 11 yds, for a TD (T. Sterner KICK)
Score
0:31
L. Winfield run for 22 yds, for a TD (T. Sterner KICK)
Score
0:00
S. Blanco run for 1 yd, for a TD (T. Sterner KICK)
Score
11:48
D. Beale pass intercepted, for a TD, L. Kelley return for 40 yds (A. Sandoval KICK)
Score
2:58
Tony Sterner 31 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Lamar Cardinals
VS
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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Projected Score
LAM 21
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LOU 29
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Lamar Cardinals
STAT
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns plays on familiar turf at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Lamar Cardinals Could Win
Lamar Cardinals will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Could Win
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
20,851
Closing Odds
Line: UL -20.5 | O/U: 48.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Lunch Winfield
16/22, 189 YDS, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Darrell Smith
10 CAR, 84 YDS, 2 TD
Team Passing Yards
Aiden McCown
15/26, 126 YDS, 3 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Jojo Uga
8 CAR, 24 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Lamar Cardinals (0.0%)
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 71 circles
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