Louisiana-Lafayette

Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)

College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

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

The Latest: UTSA football coach Jeff Traylor tests positive

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:58 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Texas-San Antonio football coach...

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2015, file photo, Akron head coach Terry Bowden watches during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Foxborough, Mass. Bowden has been hired by Louisiana-Monroe to rebuild a program that went 0-10 this season. Bowden, the son of former Florida State coaching great Bobby Bowden, has been serving as a graduate assistant at Clemson the last two years. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Ex-Auburn coach Terry Bowden hired to lead Louisiana-Monroe

Dec. 23, 2020 02:26 PM EST

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) fends off an attempted tackle by Southern Mississippi defensive back Malik Shorts (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Hattiesburg, Miss. UTSA won 23-20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

No. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette gets UTSA in First Responder Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) goes into the stands to give a fan a hug following a win over Troy at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Sun Belt football championship game canceled

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2020 11:07 PM EST

No. 9 Coastal Carolina, No. 17 Louisiana in Sun Belt rematch

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 03:11 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell, center, walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

New Year's Six bowl berth at stake in Sun Belt championship

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 17, 2020 11:54 AM EST

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt continues breakout season

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2020 02:25 AM EST

Ole Miss at LSU 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 12:39 AM EST

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) is knocked out of bounds, after making a first down, by Louisiana-Lafayette safety Bralen Trahan (24) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)

No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcomes bad snaps to beat App State

Dec. 05, 2020 12:37 AM 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. ...