MOBILE, Ala. — The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will face the Delaware Blue Hens at 7:30 p.m. in a nationally televised matchup on ESPN, with both programs looking to close the season on a high note.
Louisiana enters the bowl game after a season defined by resilience. The Ragin’ Cajuns opened the year 2–6, falling short of lofty preseason expectations, but rebounded with a four-game winning streak to secure bowl eligibility. Three of those wins were decided by a single possession.
The turnaround came despite adversity at quarterback. Starter Walker Howard was sidelined late in the season, forcing freshman Lunch Winfield to step in. Louisiana continued to win, leaning on defense and timely execution…