LAFAYETTE - The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team kicks off its 116th season on Saturday (Sept. 2) when it plays host to in-state opponent Southeastern Louisiana in the Herbert Heymann Classic at Cajun Field.
Kickoff for the game, which is being sponsored by Mid South Bank, is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. and will be streamed live on ESPN3.
The game between Louisiana and SLU will be the first between the in-state schools since 1981. Louisiana holds a 19-17-3 advantage in the series that dates back to 1930 SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS (7-4, 7-2 SLC in 2016) Sept.
GAME 1
LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS (6-7, 5-3 SBC in 2016)
Head Coach: Mark Hudspeth (Delta State, 1992) • @ULCoachHud
Record at LA: 24-31* (sixth season), Career Record: 90-52* (13th season)
Head Coach: Ron Roberts (UT Martin, 1992)
Record at SLU: 36-24 (sixth season), Career Record: 83-40 (11th season)