The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football program began play in 1901, and has competed in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) since 1978. The Ragin' Cajuns have won 15 conference championships.
The Ragin' Cajuns' most successful era came under head coach Billy Napier, who led the team from 2018 to 2021. During his four-year tenure, Napier led the Ragin' Cajuns to a 40-12 record, including three Sun Belt Conference championships and three bowl victories. He also led the Ragin' Cajuns to their first-ever top-25 ranking in 2021. Other notable Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football coaches include Russ Faulkinberry (who led the Ragin' Cajuns to their first-ever conference championship in 1975) and Mark Hudspeth (who led the Ragin' Cajuns to four consecutive New Orleans Bowls from 2011 to 2014).
The Ragin' Cajuns have had several notable players over the years, including:
- Jake Delhomme (Super Bowl Starting QB with the Carolina Panthers)
- Tyrell Johnson (former third-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings)
- Elijah McGuire (former sixth-round pick of the New York Jets)
- Trey Ragas (former seventh-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders)
- Ja'Marcus Bradley (former undrafted free agent signee of the Los Angeles Chargers)
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