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The LSU Tigers scored 49 points and amassed 637 yards, but it wasn't enough to beat Ole Miss. The Rebels had 711 yards and they prevailed the Tigers 55-49.

After the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns took a 17-14 halftime lead, it was all Minnesota in the 2nd Half as they pulled away for a 35-24 win.

Minnesota will be without one of the top running backs in the nation against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - In their final non-district game of the regular season, the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights took care of business as they blew out the Avoyelles Mustangs 52-14. The Knights came out firing. As they do for each and every kickoff, Avoyelles conducted an onside kick that LCA recovered...

Can't believe we're already at week 5 of the 2023 high school football season. Welcome back to Friday Nights on the Gridiron. We have a lot of good matchups this week across south Louisiana.

Minnesota's leading rusher Darius Taylor was injured late in last week's game against Northwestern. There hasn't been an update since.

Here are the top 5 food items that the community of Lafayette/Acadiana prefers to eat while watching football. We asked you throughout social media what is the best thing to eat while watching football, and here are the results.

Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Duval explained what Derek Carr's injury is about and the potential timetable for his return.

Come the 2024 season, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are guaranteed a trip to play the defending National Champion, Oklahoma Sooners in Oklahoma.

LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey needed a pair of stents inserted due to 95-99% blockage of her coronary artery.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball Added Former All-American Outfielder Shellie Landry To Coaching Staff As Batting Coach

After an excruciating Sunday afternoon, the New Orleans Saints received some good news on Monday. Derek Carr's shoulder injury is considered week-to-week.

The New Orleans Saints lost the game and their QB as they blew a 17-0 halftime lead to lose 18-17 to the Green Bay Packers.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns jumped out to a 31-7 lead, but needed an interception in last minute of the game to hang on for 45-38 win over the Buffalo Bulls.

Severe weather conditions led to a blackout at Acadiana High School in the middle of a football game between the Wreckin' Rams and Lafayette High.

Louisiana High School Football scores from the Acadiana area.

RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - It was a heartbreaking end to a hard-fought yet sloppy football game between the Ruston High School Bearcats and the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights on Friday night. In a game that LCA could have easily lost by double digits, the Knights fought back twice after getting down by double digits to nearly pull off the road win...

Following a series of rumors and some backlash among students and alumni, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette issued a statement to clarify its tailgating policies for student organizations.

It could be a fun QB matchup Saturday night in Tiger Stadium with LSU's Jayden Daniels hosting Arkansas' KJ Jefferson.

Hosting just their second home game of the season, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns should be able to take advantage of the Buffalo Bulls defense.