Louisiana Christian makes history by beating NCAA D-I team
Bleacher Report • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Louisiana Christian achieved a historic milestone in college football by becoming the first NAIA team to register a victory over an NCAA Division I program. The upset occurred during the opening games of the 2026 college football season. Louisiana Christian's win is viewed as a significant achievement for NAIA teams, showcasing their competitiveness against higher division teams. The head coach spoke about the significance of this victory in a video following the game.
- •Louisiana Christian is the first NAIA team to defeat a D-I team.
- •The victory occurred during the 2026 college football season opener.
- •The upset enhances the profile of NAIA teams in college football.
- •Head coach discusses the team's achievement in a post-game video.
- 3:36 PMBleacher Report — Louisiana Christian Makes History as 1st NAIA Team to Beat NCAA D-I Team, HC Talks Upset on Video - Bleacher Report
"The 2026 college football season is already off to a historic start after Louisiana Christian became the first NAIA team to defeat a Division-I program.
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