Louisiana adds Lamar to 2026 football schedule

[Turbine]

So 3 of the top 5 attended games were a FCS opponet.

Nice catch.

It may be indicative of lack of overal opportunities as well.

Also consideration to what day and time.

[CAJUNSby90]

Any attendance boost for an FCS game outside of the 3 I mentioned is strictly from the game being early season (many times the first game of the season).

In the same way I’m not going to bash our schedule for including an FCS opponent (majority of teams play one), I’m also not going to praise it for including P4 road games (every G5 team plays those). By that logic, every schedule in the country “ain’t too bad.”

I will agree it would be nice to have some more appealing matchups at Cajun Field. But for some that say "fire maggard" over current scheduling is a bit of a overreaction.

[fanof71]

Could he post the financials of that arrangement? Im seriously curious to see how it looked?

Sure, I'll file a FOI and get that info toute le jour...

[CAJUNSby90]

Sure, I'll file a FOI and get that info toute le jour...

thank you! let me know when you receive that information.

[zeppelincajun]

I will agree it would be nice to have some more appealing matchups at Cajun Field. But for some that say "fire maggard" over current scheduling is a bit of a overreaction.

I see one person in about 10 pages of discussion saying Maggard needs to go. I’m also not on the “Fire Maggard” train. If we are looking at Maggard’s legacy though, his black mark here is not mediocre football scheduling. It’s whatever the hell it is that he’s let our basketball program become.

[CAJUNSby90]

I see one person in about 10 pages of discussion saying Maggard needs to go. I’m also not on the “Fire Maggard” train. If we are looking at Maggard’s legacy though, his black mark here is not mediocre football scheduling. It’s whatever the hell it is that he’s let our basketball program become.

I can agree on that. It doesnt bother me as much cause im a football first guy.

[axg8750]

I see one person in about 10 pages of discussion saying Maggard needs to go. I’m also not on the “Fire Maggard” train. If we are looking at Maggard’s legacy though, his black mark here is not mediocre football scheduling. It’s whatever the hell it is that he’s let our basketball program become.

I agree and was talking about this recently. As much good as Maggard has done as UL AD his legacy will forever be overshadowed by retaining Marlin due to a personal relationship.

Maggard’s salary is too high for him to let personal relationships get in the way of doing what is best for UL Athletics.

[JMV JustMyView]

I agree and was talking about this recently. As much good as Maggard has done as UL AD his legacy will forever be overshadowed by retaining Marlin due to a personal relationship.

Maggard’s salary is too high for him to let personal relationships get in the way of doing what is best for UL Athletics.

Accurate post.

[ZoomZoom]

Lamar up 17-7 at half on McLeast in LC.

[ZoomZoom]

FWIW, Lamar beats McLeast in LC 26-24 on a 5 yard TD pass with 1 second left.

[CoolCajun123]

Ohh how exciting

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns have added the Lamar Cardinals to their 2026 football schedule.

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[covcaj]

Ohh how exciting

About as exciting as South Carolina playing Wofford or Clemson playing The Citadel.