Louisiana downs Grambling 49-17 for Napier's 1st win
Andre Nunez threw two touchdowns and Trey Ragas ran for 142 yards and a score and Louisiana beat Grambling 49-17 in the season opener for both teams Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Grambling Tigers
17
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAM | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| ULL | 21 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 49 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium · 28,866 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 32-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Texas Southern Tigers | L 20-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 31-61 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Jackson State Tigers | W 45-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alcorn State Braves | W 63-59 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:41 17-49
LaDarrian Ellis-Jones 1 Yd Run (Garrett Urban Kick)
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Touchdown 3:55 10-49
Raymond Calais 2 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 9:38 10-42
Matt Barnes 19 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 0:11 10-35
Andre Nunez 4 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 8:28 10-28
Geremy Hickbottom 7 Yd Run (Garrett Urban Kick)
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Touchdown 13:05 3-28
Ja'Marcus Bradley 8 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 1:40 3-21
Jamal Bell 18 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 4:22 3-14
Ja'Marcus Bradley 3 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Touchdown 8:24 3-7
Trey Ragas 4 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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Field Goal 11:57 3-0
Garrett Urban 22 Yd Field Goal
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GRAM
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:59 · End of Game
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ULL 1:59
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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GRAM 3:41
15 plays, 78 yards, 7:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:41 17-49
LaDarrian Ellis-Jones 1 Yd Run (Garrett Urban Kick)
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ULL 11:20
6 plays, 53 yards, 2:45 · Interception
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GRAM 14:05
10 plays, 58 yards, 4:44 · Punt
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ULL 3:55
7 plays, 76 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:55 10-49
Raymond Calais 2 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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GRAM 6:52
7 plays, 28 yards, 2:38 · Missed FG
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ULL 9:38
10 plays, 98 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:38 10-42
Matt Barnes 19 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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GRAM 13:41
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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GRAM
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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ULL 0:11
12 plays, 74 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 10-35
Andre Nunez 4 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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GRAM 3:54
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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ULL 4:49
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:39 · Downs
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GRAM 8:28
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 10-28
Geremy Hickbottom 7 Yd Run (Garrett Urban Kick)
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ULL 13:05
5 plays, 62 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:05 3-28
Ja'Marcus Bradley 8 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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GRAM 14:54
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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ULL 1:40
5 plays, 38 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:40 3-21
Jamal Bell 18 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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GRAM 3:25
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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ULL 4:22
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:22 3-14
Ja'Marcus Bradley 3 Yd pass from Andre Nunez (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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GRAM 6:24
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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ULL 8:24
8 plays, 81 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:24 3-7
Trey Ragas 4 Yd Run (Kyle Pfau Kick)
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GRAM 11:57
5 plays, 52 yards, 2:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:57 3-0
Garrett Urban 22 Yd Field Goal
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ULL 14:04
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:00 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
GRAM
ULL
15
1st Downs
27
6-16
3rd down efficiency
7-10
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
304
Total Yards
556
159
Passing
241
16/29
Comp/Att
23/30
5.5
Yards per pass
8.0
145
Rushing
315
35
Rushing Attempts
43
4.1
Yards per rush
7.3
9-86
Penalties
6-40
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:06
Possession
28:54
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