UL football is looking to bounce back in its Week 5 matchup vs. Wake Forest

A new week provides a chance to bounce back for Louisiana football after losing its first game of the 2024 season to Tulane on Sept. 21.

The Cajuns (2-1) just didn’t have enough in the tank to go blow for blow with the Green Wave, losing 41-33. This marked the biggest test for them after holding their first two opponents to a combined 20 points. Their Week 5 opponent will provide another test as they travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to face Wake Forest.

“We asked everyone including myself to look in the mirror and we got to figure out what we can do a little bit better,” UL football head coach Michael Desormeaux said. “That’s what we’re going to do this week and we’re looking forward to bouncing back. We’re looking forward to playing a good Wake Forest team. It’s another challenge.”

Here’s everything you need to know about UL football’s Week 5 opponent and second road trip of the season.

Elijah Davis 7 takes the field as the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns take on Tulane atbCajun Field. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

An unusual offensive scheme

Against Tulane, the Cajuns saw a pretty balanced offense that mixed in run and pass plays while charging down the field. The Demon Deacons (1-2) run a more unique offense that is led by a seasoned quarterback and Louisiana Tech transfer senior Hank Bachmeier.

“This mesh deal that they do is really unique,” Desormeaux said. “The quarterback will ride it all the way up behind the line of scrimmage, and he’ll throw it from 2 yards behind the scrimmage which seems crazy but it works for them. It’s a pretty unique thing.”

RPOs are also a part of Wake Forest’s offensive scheme that has been victorious against North Carolina A&T. In that game, Bachmeier scored with ease, throwing for 263 yards and three touchdowns in the 45-13 win. He is well on his way to 1,000…

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Publish date : 2024-09-23 21:35:59

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