Ragin' Rundown

Louisiana softball opens the 2026 season this week as the Ragin’ Cajuns return 14 players, add key transfers and debut a revamped coaching staff. Head coach Alyson Habetz says new offensive pieces and fresh perspectives could spark a big year. The Cajuns begin the season at the Louisiana Classic with four games, starting Friday against Tulsa and Jacksonville State.

The Louisiana men’s basketball picked up an 82-72 win over Georgia State while the women suffered a 51-point blowout loss to James Madison. Sophomore De'Vion Lavergne scored a career-high 23 points, while adding seven assists. Meanwhile, the ladies suffered their 13th loss by a double-digit margin this season and fell to 2-19.

The Ragin’ Cajuns are entering a new era of college athletics. Revenue sharing is changing how programs compete, fund rosters, and support athletes at UL. Here’s what it means for Louisiana, NIL, and the future of Cajuns athletics.

Ragin’ Cajuns NIL is at a crossroads. Louisiana can’t compete in today’s college athletic landscape without confronting this NIL reality head-on. From roster retention to recruiting, this is the moment UL must act — or risk falling behind in the Sun Belt and beyond. In this video, we break down: • Why NIL is no longer optional for UL • How peer programs are pulling away • What Cajuns fans must und...

Ragin’ Cajuns basketball and football roster news as forward Josh Lewis is ruled out for the season, defensive lineman Fitzgerald West removes his name from the transfer portal and returns to UL, and the Cajuns add Howard transfer running back Anthony Reagan via the transfer portal. Full breakdown of what it means moving forward.

Louisiana football continues to build through the transfer portal as the Ragin’ Cajuns land East Texas A&M defensive end Tito Chikere. We break down what Chikere brings to the roster, how he fits into the Cajuns’ system, and why this signing strengthens UL’s portal class. What does this move say about Louisiana’s recruiting strategy and roster outlook moving forward?

Louisiana football linebacker Princeton Malbrue is back where it all started. The Lafayette native talks about transferring to the Ragin’ Cajuns, playing in front of family, following in his brother’s footsteps, and buying into Coach Desormeaux’s vision for the program. We break down what Malbrue brings to the Cajuns defense and how his return impacts UL’s linebacker room heading into the season....

Louisiana football saw major offseason news as QB Walker Howard officially entered the NCAA transfer portal. We break down what it means for the Cajuns’ quarterback room and the direction of the program. Plus, the Ragin’ Cajuns announced new transfer portal additions—who’s in, what positions were addressed, and what holes still remain. We also preview UL men’s basketball vs Texas State, including...

Louisiana football is getting a familiar face back as Marquase Lovings is expected to return to Lafayette to coach the running backs. We break down why this move matters, how it impacts player development and recruiting, and what it says about the direction of the program. Also, we dive into the latest Ragin’ Cajuns football transfer portal news, including departures, targets, and what UL still ne...

Freshman Joshua Lewis delivered the best scoring performance of his career as Louisiana men’s basketball took down ULM in Sun Belt action. We break down Lewis’ breakout night, what it means for the Cajuns moving forward, and how UL continues to trend in conference play. Plus, another staff change for Ragin’ Cajuns football as the program’s strength coach leaves Lafayette to reunite with Tommy Moff...

Ragin’ Cajuns football transfer portal news is heating up as quarterback Lunch Winfield confirms he’ll return to Louisiana in 2026. The Cajuns also land their first transfer portal commitment of the cycle, while two more UL players enter the portal. Full breakdown of what it means for the roster, QB room, and offseason strategy.

Louisiana football is active in the transfer portal, offering multiple defensive linemen as the Ragin’ Cajuns look to reload the front seven. Offers include Harding DL Joseph Oliwayemi, Harding DL Nii Addy (Jan. 9 visit), and NC Central EDGE Donquarius Parker (Jan. 7–8 visit). Full recruiting breakdown, visit timelines, and what it means for the Cajuns’ defense heading into next season.

The Ragin’ Cajuns couldn’t close out 2025 on a high note as South Alabama pulled off a road win in Lafayette on New Year’s Eve. We break down what went wrong for Louisiana men’s basketball and what the loss means moving forward. Plus, more offseason change for Cajuns football as running backs coach Matt Bergeron departs to become the offensive coordinator at Southeastern Louisiana. What does this...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns used a 17-4 run to begin the second half and never trailed for the second straight game, topping Norfolk State, 63-54, Sunday afternoon at the Cajundome in the first-ever meeting between the two schools. In this episode we point to key contributors to the win, like Milan Mejia, and look ahead to the Sun Belt conference matchup against South Alabama.

Ragin' Cajuns football loses running backs Bill Davis, Zylan Perry, and Hutch Swilley to the transfer portal, cutting the UL running back room in half. This episode dives into the latest developments on how this all came about and who the Cajuns should potentially target to replace them in the transfer portal.