Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeat Lamar Cardinals 38-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Lamar Cardinals 7, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 38
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns beat the Lamar Cardinals 38-7 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns covered the spread as 20.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 48.5, with 45 points combined.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns final score and game recap
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 21-0 to lead 28-0 at halftime. They outscored the Lamar Cardinals 10-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyndon Fuselier (Lamar Cardinals): 3 catches for 35 yards.
- Parker Jenkins (Lamar Cardinals): 2 catches for 30 yards.
- Darrell Smith (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns): 10 carries for 84 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Lunch Winfield (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns): 8 carries for 84 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Lamar Cardinals vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns covered the spread as 20.5-point favorites, winning by 31 points.
The spread opened at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns -20 and closed at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns -20.5.
Did Lamar Cardinals vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns go over or under the total?
The game went under: 45 points combined against a closing total of 48.5, under by 3.5. 28 of the 45 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 49 and closed at 48.5.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Lamar Cardinals at +844 and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at -1554. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns a 90% favorite. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won as the favorite at -1554: $6.44 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 49 to 48.5, and the game went under.
Lamar Cardinals and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Lamar Cardinals 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Lamar Cardinals and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Next for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: at the USC Trojans on Saturday, September 12, 2026.