Head Coach: Michael Desormeaux, 2nd year: 7-7
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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are coming off a 9-4 season in 2022, their third consecutive winning season under head coach Billy Napier. The Cajuns return a number of key players from that team, including quarterback Levi Lewis, running back Chris Smith, and wide receiver Kyren Lacy.
Lewis is the key to the Cajuns' offense. He threw for 2,889 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2022. Smith is a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference running back who rushed for 1,201 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Lacy is a dynamic playmaker who caught 56 passes for 860 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022.
The Cajuns' defense also returns a number of key players, including linebacker KC Ossai, defensive end Sonny Hazard, and safety Percy Butler. Ossai led the team with 106 tackles in 2022. Hazard had 6.5 sacks and Butler had three interceptions.
The Cajuns' schedule is challenging in 2023. They will face three teams that played in bowl games last season, including Minnesota, UAB, and Arkansas State. They will also face a tough non-conference schedule that includes games against Northwestern State and Buffalo.
Despite the challenging schedule, the Cajuns have the talent to be a contender in the Sun Belt Conference in 2023. They have a strong quarterback, a balanced offense, and a talented defense. I predict that the Cajuns will win 10 games in 2023.
Key Players
Levi Lewis, QB: Lewis is a dual-threat quarterback who can beat teams with his arm and his legs. He threw for 2,889 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2022, and he also rushed for 438 yards and three touchdowns.
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Chris Smith, RB: Smith is a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference running back who is known for his explosive speed. He rushed for 1,201 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022.
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Kyren Lacy, WR: Lacy is a dynamic playmaker who can make plays after the catch. He caught 56 passes for 860 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022.
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KC Ossai, LB: Ossai is a hard-hitting linebacker who is also a good pass rusher. He led the team with 106 tackles in 2022, and he also had 6.5 sacks.
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Sonny Hazard, DE: Hazard is a disruptive defensive end who is known for his speed and athleticism. He had 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in 2022.
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Percy Butler, S: Butler is a ball-hawking safety who is always in the right place at the right time. He had three interceptions and 73 tackles in 2022.
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Team Statistics
Overall record: 9-4
Sun Belt Conference record: 6-2
Points scored: 442
Points allowed: 350
Rushing yards: 2,286
Passing yards: 2,143
Total yards: 4,429
Prediction
I predict that the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will win 10 games in 2023. They have a strong quarterback, a balanced offense, and a talented defense. They will face a challenging schedule, but I think they have the talent to overcome that challenge.
Sept 2 Northwestern State
Sept 9 at Old Dominion
Sept 16 at UAB
Sept 23 Buffalo
Sept 30 at Minnesota
Oct 7 Texas State
Oct 14 OPEN DATE
Oct 21 Georgia State
Oct 28 at South Alabama
Nov 4 at Arkansas State
Nov 9 Southern Miss
Nov 18 at Troy
Nov 25 ULM