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Louisiana football secures win against Charlotte but faces concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:46 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Louisiana football secures win against Charlotte but faces concerns
Summary

Louisiana football earned a 34-7 victory over Charlotte on the road but continues to grapple with issues in ball security and offensive balance. Despite a strong defensive effort, the Ragin' Cajuns fumbled three times in the first half, causing concerns for head coach Michael Desormeaux ahead of Sun Belt Conference play. Quarterback Lunch Winfield scored his sixth touchdown of the season, but the rushing attack struggled overall, with running backs combining for limited yardage. The Cajuns will need improvements, especially in the trenches, to compete against tougher SBC defenses.

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  • •Louisiana's defense held strong despite three first-half fumbles.
  • •Winfield led the rushing attack with six touchdowns this season.
  • •Desormeaux emphasized the need to improve ball security immediately.
  • •Offensive line struggles allowed nine tackles for loss against Charlotte.
  • •Cajuns prepare to enter Sun Belt Conference play with room for improvement.
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  • 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Louisiana football keeps winning, but concerns grow before SBC play
What they're saying
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After snagging its first road win of the season in Week 4 vs Charlotte, Louisiana football is getting used to ugly wins.

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