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Smiths Runs for Two TDs in Louisiana-Lafayette's 38-7 Victory over Lamar
Darrell Smith rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns as the Ragin' Cajuns outgained Lamar 474-205 and forced five turnovers.
- On Saturday, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns defeated the Lamar Cardinals 38-7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, driven by redshirt freshman running back Darrell Smith, who accounted for two of the team's five touchdown runs.
- Coach Michael Desormeaux's offense showcased balanced attack, outgaining Lamar 474-205, as quarterback Lunch Winfield orchestrated multiple scoring drives establishing a 28-0 halftime lead.
- Tight end Caden Jensen led receivers with 77 yards before exiting with an injury, while sophomore cornerback Brent Gordon recorded a team-high six tackles and a second-half interception.
- Despite the dominant victory, Smith emphasized the squad's depth, calling the offense a "four-headed monster" that relies on the next person stepping up when injuries strike.
- Desormeaux expects injury updates on Monday as he evaluates the team's need for consistency after the offense struggled to maintain momentum during the second half.
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Smiths runs for two TDs in Louisiana-Lafayette's 38-7 victory over Lamar
Louisiana-Lafayette opens their season with a strong 38-7 victory over Lamar. Darrell Smith leads the charge with two of the Ragin' Cajuns' five touchdown runs.
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Football: Cajuns Run Past Lamar in Season-Opening Win
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football opened the 2026 season in commanding fashion, using a dominant ground game and four forced turnovers to roll past Lamar, 38-7, on Saturday, September 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns (1-0) piled up 474 yards of total offense, including 243 on the ground, and scored all five of their touchdowns by rush. Defensively, Louisiana held Lamar (1-1) to 205 total yards and only 56 rushing while collecting…
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