Louisiana prepares for upcoming football game against USC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns face USC this week amid questions regarding offensive depth and consistency. The team aims to utilize a ground-heavy offensive approach to control the clock, though reliance on a thin running back group remains a concern. Quarterback D'Wanye Winfield, who recorded 667 rushing yards and nine touchdowns last year, must improve his 59% completion rate and reduce turnovers. The Ragin' Cajuns struggled with ball security throughout the previous season, losing five of the seven games where they committed multiple turnovers. Veterans Shelton Sampson and Caden Jensen return to anchor the receiving corps, but the offense must balance its style to move the chains more effectively. USC enters the matchup as the Louisiana program works to address roster limitations and execute a more stable offensive game plan.
- •D'Wanye Winfield enters the season as the primary runner and quarterback.
- •Louisiana surrendered multiple turnovers in seven games last season.
- •Anthony Reagan joins the roster to add receiving skills and depth at running back.
- •Shelton Sampson led the Ragin' Cajuns with six touchdown catches last season.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Louisiana carries major limitations going into game versus USC
"The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have a lot of roster holes on their offense, which reduces their margin for error against USC
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