Ragin' Cajuns open Sun Belt play with 28-20 victory
— Levi Lewis threw for three touchdowns and Louisiana-Lafayette held off Georgia Southern 28-20 on Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
28
Georgia Southern Eagles
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| GASO | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
Allen E. Paulson Stadium · 17,522 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs South Alabama Jaguars | W 28-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Southern Miss Golden Eagles | L 31-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Troy Trojans | W 33-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 31-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 23-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 13:26 28-20
Gerald Green 76 Yd Run (Alex Raynor Kick)
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Touchdown 6:52 28-13
Dontae Fleming 46 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 21-13
Johnny Lumpkin 22 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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Touchdown 3:21 14-13
Gerald Green 4 Yd Run (Alex Raynor PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 8:01 14-7
Emani Bailey 3 Yd Run (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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Touchdown 14:52 7-7
Michael Jefferson 48 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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Touchdown 6:39 0-7
Gerald Green 8 Yd Run (Alex Raynor Kick)
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UL
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:44 · END OF HALF
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GASO 0:44
12 plays, 44 yards, 3:56 · Downs
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UL 4:40
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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GASO 6:19
8 plays, 40 yards, 4:10 · Downs
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UL 10:29
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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GASO 13:26
3 plays, 85 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:26 28-20
Gerald Green 76 Yd Run (Alex Raynor Kick)
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UL 14:52
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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GASO 1:13
5 plays, 36 yards, 1:27 · Downs
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UL 2:40
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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GASO 3:57
7 plays, 31 yards, 2:55 · Downs
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UL 6:52
5 plays, 92 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 28-13
Dontae Fleming 46 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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GASO 8:42
5 plays, 38 yards, 2:15 · Interception
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UL 11:01
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:01 21-13
Johnny Lumpkin 22 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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GASO 12:33
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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GASO
7 plays, 35 yards, 1:14 · Field Goal
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UL 1:14
7 plays, 20 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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GASO 3:21
4 plays, 45 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:21 14-13
Gerald Green 4 Yd Run (Alex Raynor PAT blocked)
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UL 4:40
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:46 · Downs
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GASO 6:26
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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UL 8:01
10 plays, 59 yards, 5:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:01 14-7
Emani Bailey 3 Yd Run (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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GASO 13:22
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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UL 14:52
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:52 7-7
Michael Jefferson 48 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares Kick)
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GASO 1:59
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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UL 4:18
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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GASO 6:39
16 plays, 83 yards, 6:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:39 0-7
Gerald Green 8 Yd Run (Alex Raynor Kick)
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UL 12:51
6 plays, 23 yards, 0:00 · PUNT
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GASO
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
UL
GASO
18
1st Downs
23
3-14
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-5
378
Total Yards
453
249
Passing
175
17/28
Comp/Att
11/24
8.9
Yards per pass
7.3
129
Rushing
278
37
Rushing Attempts
57
3.5
Yards per rush
4.9
6-34
Penalties
4-29
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
27:11
Possession
32:49
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