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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier is doused by offensive lineman Luke Junkunc (78) during the fourth quarter of the team's 31-24 win over UTSA in the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
Louisiana-Lafayette at UTSA 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 07:21 PM EST

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (0) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammate Oscar Cardenas (84) in the second quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

Dec. 26, 2020 07:06 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) misses a reception under coverage from Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette tight end Johnny Lumpkin (88) is stopped short of a touchdown by Louisiana-Monroe cornerback Kenderick Marbles (12) and safety Austin Hawley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 20 Cajuns looks for measure of revenge vs. App State

The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:45 PM EST

No. 20 La-Lafayette looks for first win vs Appalachian St

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2020 02:52 PM EST
The 20th-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have already secured a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game for the third straight season. ...

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) scores at touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe linebacker Taylor Behl (35) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Lewis accounts for 5 TDS, No. 23 ULL beats ULM 70-20

Nov. 28, 2020 06:37 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Chris Smith (21) celebrates a touchdown with Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Jalen Williams (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 23 ULL visits reeling in-state rival ULM

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 08:06 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) steps back to throw during an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 25 La-Lafayette wins Sun Belt West, beats South Alabama

Nov. 14, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Mitchell's late TD run lifts Ragin' Cajuns to 27-20 win

Nov. 07, 2020 04:58 PM EST
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Elijah Mitchell's 2-yard touchdown run with 1:13 remaining gave Louisiana-Lafayette a 27-20 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday. ...

Louisiana-Lafayette snaps UAB's 21-game home winning streak

Oct. 23, 2020 11:44 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Levi Lewis threw for two touchdowns, Chris Smith returned a kickoff 100 yards and Louisiana-Lafayette used two fourth-quarter...

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) drops back to attempt a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Coastal Carolina in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Kieu)
Coastal Carolina knocks off No. 21 La.-Lafayette 30-27

By Dan Mcdonald Oct. 15, 2020 12:17 AM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Kieu)
Coastal Carolina at Louisiana-Lafayette 10/14/2020

Oct. 14, 2020 09:37 PM EDT

Georgia State nose guard Dontae Wilson (52) makes a tackle on Louisiana-Lafayette running back Elijah Mitchell (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 19 Cajuns open home slate vs untested Georgia Southern

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) makes a handoff in the first half of his game against Georgia State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 19 La-Lafayette opens home slate vs. Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 03:47 PM EDT

Marshall's Lawrence Papillon (4) does a backflip as Marshall players celebrate a win over No. 23 ranked Appalachian State after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette holds off Georgia State in OT

By George Henry Sep. 19, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier was concerned about Saturday's game at Georgia State. Turns out he had good reason. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Lawrence is a candidate for the 2020 Heisman Trophy award. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Week 2 Preview: Trevor Lawrence launches Heisman campaign

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 11, 2020 05:59 AM EDT

Appalachian St., La.-Lafayette, back as Sun Belt favorites

Sep. 02, 2020 10:37 AM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Appalachian State and Louisiana-Lafayette have given the Sun Belt Conference a top-heavy look in recent seasons. The...

Lewis, Louisiana-Lafayette beat Miami of Ohio 27-17

By Randy Kennedy Jan. 06, 2020 11:07 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Levi Lewis and Louisiana-Lafayette added one more win to the most successful season in school history. Lewis threw two...