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Louisiana

vs South Alabama · Sat Nov 7 · 05:00 PM ET

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Starters

  1. QBLunch Winfield
  2. RBDarrell Smith
  3. WRKristion Brooks
  4. TETeddy Gawlik
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    76
    Lunch WinfieldRS JR
    Starter
  2. 11
    75
    Daniel BealeRS SO
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Defense starters

  1. DELance Williams
  2. NTFitzgerald West Jr.
  3. DTChase Edwards
  4. JACKAshley Williams
  5. WLBJake St. Andre
  6. MLBConor McPherson
  7. SLBMicah Johnson
  8. LCBAvery Demery
  9. SSCollin Jacob
  10. FSKody Jackson
  11. RCBBrent Gordon Jr.
  12. NBMaurion Eleam
RB
  1. 0
    71
    Darrell SmithRS FR
    Starter
  2. 24
    71
    Steven BlancoRS SO
  3. 20
    71
    JJ GarnerRS FR
WR-X
  1. 87
    76
    Kristion BrooksFR
    Starter
  2. 8
    71
    Jaydon JohnsonRS SR

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Next game kickoff time

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns plays South Alabama at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 05:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Louisiana depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachMichael Desormeauxsince 2021
Offensive CoordinatorTim Leger
Defensive CoordinatorJim Salgado
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
30.1
Yards/G
382.8
Pass Yds/G
192.8
Rush Yds/G
190.0
TO Margin
6
3rd Down %
41.18%
Total TD
30
Sacks
12
TFL
30
INT
6
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #73 IN WS POWER
Results this season-9.4 pts

Lost to Southern Miss Golden Eagles in week 8.

2025 SP+: -5.7

85%

Roster talent: 28th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #91 national

6%

Returning production: 92%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −9.4 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

1 adds in two-deep · avg 76 OVR · top add: J. Mitchell (LT, 76, from Tulane)

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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Louisiana Starting Quarterback

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns starting lineup

Louisiana starting lineup: QB Lunch Winfield, RB Darrell Smith, WR-X Kristion Brooks, TE Teddy Gawlik. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Lunch Winfield is the projected starting quarterback for Louisiana as of November 1, 2026. Daniel Beale is listed second.

Louisiana also projects Darrell Smith at running back, Kristion Brooks at wide receiver and Teddy Gawlik at tight end.

The full Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Lunch Winfield · QBDarrell Smith · RBKristion Brooks · WR-XTeddy Gawlik · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Louisiana's starting quarterback?
Lunch Winfield is the projected starting quarterback for Louisiana as of November 1, 2026. Daniel Beale is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Louisiana?
Darrell Smith is the projected starter at running back for Louisiana, with Steven Blanco listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Louisiana?
Kristion Brooks is the projected starter at wide receiver for Louisiana, with Jaydon Johnson listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Louisiana?
Teddy Gawlik is the projected starter at tight end for Louisiana, with Emiliano Soldevilla listed second.
When was the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns depth chart last updated?
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Louisiana's record last season?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns finished 6-7 (5-3 in Sun Belt play).
When does Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns play next?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns plays South Alabama at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 05:00 PM ET.
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Full Louisiana roster

Every player on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Kristion Brooks, Jaydon Johnson

WR: KeDarius Wade, Rahji Dennis

WR: Russell Babineaux, Ja'Corian Norris

LT: Zay Alexander, Jayce Mitchell

LG: Kaden Moreau, Jakoby Isom

C: Cooper Fordham, Andrew Martinez

RG: Matthew Broussard, Jakoby Isom

RT: George Jackson, Jai'Vale Mays-Hudson

TE: Teddy Gawlik, Emiliano Soldevilla, Brock Chappell, Quandre Coates

QB: Lunch Winfield, Daniel Beale

RB: Darrell Smith, Steven Blanco, JJ Garner, Anthony Reagan Jr.

Defense

DE: Lance Williams, Priest Ashe, Jordan Pinnock

NT: Fitzgerald West Jr., Ashton Wright

DT: Chase Edwards, Maxie Baudoin IV, Chase Howard

JACK: Ashley Williams, Na'Tori Brown, Lester Jones, Tito Chikere

WLB: Jake St. Andre, Ethan Veal

MLB: Conor McPherson

SLB: Micah Johnson

CB: Avery Demery, Jeremiah Moses

SS: Collin Jacob, Kerry Wilson

FS: Kody Jackson, Lake Bates

CB: Brent Gordon Jr., Cam Riley

NB: Maurion Eleam, Jayden Gloston

RES: Shelton Sampson Jr., Trenton Chaney, Caden Jensen

Special Teams

PT: Mason Golding, Brek Schultz

PK: Tony Sterner, Logan Klotz

KO: Logan Klotz, Brek Schultz

LS: Carson Kraft, Jackson Villaume

H: Mason Golding, Logan Klotz

PR: Brent Gordon Jr., Russell Babineaux

KR: Ja'Corian Norris, Darrell Smith