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Louisiana-Lafayette rallies to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 42-21 in Battle on the Bayou

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Louisiana-Lafayette rallies to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 42-21 in Battle on the Bayou

Summary

Louisiana-Lafayette triumphed over Louisiana-Monroe 42-21 in the 62nd Battle on the Bayou on November 12. JJ Garner contributed significantly, scoring two rushing touchdowns in his seventh consecutive game with a touchdown. The Ragin' Cajuns improved to 7-3 and 4-2 in the Sun Belt Conference, while the Warhawks fell to 2-8 and 2-4. Louisiana-Lafayette was ahead 28-14 after Garner's third-quarter touchdown, and despite a fourth-quarter score from ULM, Louisiana-Lafayette maintained their lead. Looking ahead, Louisiana-Lafayette will host Coastal Carolina next Saturday, while ULM is set to visit Appalachian State.

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By the Numbers

•JJ Garner scores twice for Louisiana-Lafayette, totaling 104 rushing yards.
•Louisiana-Lafayette holds a 36-26 all-time series advantage over ULM.
•ULM took an early lead before Louisiana-Lafayette scored four consecutive touchdowns.
•Louisiana-Lafayette improves to 7-3 in the season.
•Next week, Louisiana-Lafayette hosts Coastal Carolina and ULM visits Appalachian State.

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5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Garner scores for seventh straight game, Louisiana-Lafayette routs Louisiana-Monroe 42-41

What they're saying

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(AP) — JJ Garner scored twice in his seventh straight game with a rushing touchdown as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Louisiana-Monroe 42-21 in the 62nd Battle on the Bayou on Tuesday night.The Ragin' Cajuns (7-3, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference) hold the advantage in the series, 36-26.
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