LAFAYETTE, La. (103.3 The GOAT) — The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are heading west next fall for a big payday against one of college football’s most recognizable programs.
According to FBSchedules.com, the Cajuns will play at USC in Los Angeles on September 12, 2026, for $1.3 million. It’s UL’s first football game in California since 1994, when they lost at San Jose State.
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The September 12 road game at USC fits right between two home games at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. UL opens the 2026 season against Lamar on September 5, then comes home again to play UAB on September 19.
The $1.3 million payout is a big deal for the Lafayette-based program. Like most mid-major schools, UL schedules these money games against Power Four opponents to help fund the athletics department. It’s a balance between staying competitive in Sun Belt Conference play and keeping the budget healthy…