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Louisiana football is looking to fend off back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 2016-17 when it takes the field inside the Caesars Superdome for the New Orleans Bowl.
Conference USA’s and FBS newcomer Jacksonville State (8-4) stands in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ way of ending the year above .500 as the two face off in the Big Easy on Saturday (1:15 p.m., ESPN).
UL head coach Michael Desormeaux hasn’t had a winning season in his young, two-year stint so far at his alma mater. But he has been able to guide the Cajuns (6-6) to consecutive bowl game appearances, extending the program’s streak to a record six straight. Louisiana lost to Houston in the Independence Bowl last season to finish 6-7.
In their first season at the FBS level, the Gamecocks found plenty of success, winning a surprising eight games and finishing third in C-USA. Due to NCAA transition rules, JSU initially was not eligible for postseason play in 2023 but because there were not 82 six-win teams, it was extended an invite from the New Orleans Bowl.
This year marks the seventh time UL has played in the New Orleans Bowl and it had a 3-3 record coming in with two of those losses being vacated wins from the Mark Hudspeth era due to NCAA violations.
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Louisiana football faces Jacksonville State in the New Orleans Bowl Saturday at 1:15 p.m. on ESPN
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Publish date : 2023-12-16 17:15:12
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