Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
| Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns | |
|---|---|
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| First season | 2021 |
| Head coach | Dr.Novella 1st season, 7–2 (.778) |
| Stadium | Cajun Field (Capacity: 36,900) |
| Year built | 1971 |
| Field surface | Turf |
| Location | Lafayette, LA |
| League | NCAA |
| All-time record | 0–0–0 (–) |
| Bowl record | 0–1–0 (.000) |
| Conference titles | 1 |
| Division titles | 1 |
| Colors | Vermillion and White |
| Mascot | Cayenne |
| Rivalries | Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State |
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, coached by Dr.Novella, are a collegiate football team playing in the Sun Belt. The Ragin' Cajuns play in Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Contents
History
Kenny Era (2021)
Kenny was hired as the first ever head coach of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, taking over at the start of the 2021 season. Only to leave half way into the season.
Dr.Novella Era (2021-Present)
Dr.Novella took over starting from week 8 of the 2021 season, leading the team to an 8-4 record, a victory over Georgia State to claim the Sun Belt's first championship, and a bowl appearance.
All-time record vs. Sun Belt opponents
This is the Ragin Cajun's football record against current Sun Belt opponents through the 2021 season.
| School | Total Games | W | L | T | Pct. | PF | PA | First Year | Last Year | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | -1 |
| Arkansas State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | +1 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | +1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Georgia State | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | +2 |
| Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | +1 |
| South Alabama | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | +1 |
| Texas State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | +1 |
| Troy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 2021 | 2021 | +1 |
| 9 Opponents | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 1 Season |
Season-by-Season Records
| Coaches | Year | Conference | Overall Record | Conference Record | Bowl | Final CP Ranking | ||||
| Wins | Losses | Wins | Losses | |||||||
| Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns | ||||||||||
| Kenny/Dr.Novella | 2021 | Sun Belt | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | LOST Alabama Bowl vs. Toledo (45-10) | - | ||
| Total Games: 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | (all games) | |||||
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Bowl games
The Ragin' Cajuns have appeared in one bowl game (0-1 bowl record)
| Season | Bowl | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Alabama Bowl | Toledo | L, 45-10 |
| Total | 1 Bowl Games | 0-1 | - |
History and Awards
Head Coaches
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Pct | Cnf. Record | Pct | Cnf. Titles | Bowls | Nat. Titles |
| Kenny | 2021- | 1st Season | 2-3 | .400 | 0-1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dr.Novella | 2021–Present | 1st Season | 7-2 | .778 | 5-0 | 1.000 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Individual Award Winners
Players
All-Americans
- 2021
All-Sun Belt Players
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