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Louisiana football secures narrow win over Arkansas State in Week 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:20 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Louisiana football secures narrow win over Arkansas State in Week 5
Summary

Louisiana football edged Arkansas State 23-20 during its homecoming game on October 3. The Ragin' Cajuns faced struggles, including ball security issues and a fumbled snap from freshman running back Darrell Smith. However, freshman JJ Garner's strong performance, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown, alongside kicker Tony Sterner's game-winning field goal, propelled the Cajuns to victory. Head coach Michael Desormeaux noted the importance of winning despite the challenges. Louisiana will host Louisiana Tech in its next outing on October 10.

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  • •Game took place on October 3 during homecoming.
  • •Louisiana improves to 1-0 in Sun Belt Conference play.
  • •JJ Garner rushed for a team-high 78 yards and a touchdown.
  • •Kicker Tony Sterner hit a game-winning 37-yard field goal.
  • •Next game for Louisiana is against Louisiana Tech on October 10.
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  • 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Louisiana football getting comfortable with ugly wins after Week 5 vs Arkansas State
What they're saying
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Ugly wins are better than pretty losses. That's the new message for Louisiana football after Week 5 vs Arkansas State.

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