ULL Football Score Today: The Reality of the Offseason
If you’re looking for a ULL football score today, January 16, 2026, I’ve got some news that might be a bummer if you had your tailgating gear ready: there isn’t one.
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns aren't on the field today. Honestly, nobody in the FBS is. We are deep in the "dark days" of the college football calendar, that weird limbo between the National Championship and Spring Ball where the only thing moving is the transfer portal and coaching carousels.
Louisiana’s 2025 season actually wrapped up about a month ago. It ended with a tough 13-20 loss to Delaware in the 68 Ventures Bowl on December 17. That game left the Cajuns with a final record of 6-7. It’s not the double-digit win season fans in Lafayette have grown used to over the last few years, but in the Sun Belt West, things are rarely easy.
How We Got to 6-7
The season was a literal roller coaster. One week you're high, the next you're wondering what happened to the run defense.
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Louisiana started the year with a frustrating 12-14 loss to Rice. People were worried early. But then, they found a rhythm. The high point? Probably that absolute thriller against Texas State in November—a 42-39 win that felt like a track meet—or the overtime gutsy win against ULM to clinch bowl eligibility.
Winning four of their last five regular-season games was a massive statement. It showed that despite the mid-season slump (where they lost three straight to James Madison, Southern Miss, and Troy), the locker room hadn't quit. Coach Michael Desormeaux has been under the microscope, sure, but finishing strong is a hallmark of his tenure so far.
Key 2025 Season Milestones
- Best Win: 54-51 double-overtime victory over Marshall. That game was pure chaos.
- Worst Loss: The 10-52 blowout at the hands of Missouri. It was a "paycheck game" that felt like a long afternoon.
- The Closer: Beating ULM 30-27 in OT. Nothing beats winning the rivalry game to secure a bowl bid.
What’s Happening in Lafayette Right Now?
Even though there’s no ULL football score today, the program is far from quiet.
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The recruiting trail is where the real "score" is being kept this week. Earlier this month, the staff got some huge news when Dugger was invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl. That’s huge for the program’s visibility. It proves that even in a 6-7 year, the Cajuns are still producing NFL-caliber talent.
Also, have you seen the conference realignment news? Texas State is prepping to head to the Pac-12 in 2026. This changes the math for the Sun Belt West significantly. With Louisiana Tech expected to join the conference in 2027, the regional rivalries are only going to get more intense.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Schedule
If you're already itching for the 2026 season, the schedule is starting to take shape. We know they've got some massive non-conference dates lined up.
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Louisiana is slated to play USC in Los Angeles on September 12, 2026. That’s a massive stage. They also have a home game against Lamar to kick things off on September 5.
Basically, the "score" today isn't on a scoreboard; it's in the weight room and the meeting rooms.
Actionable Steps for Ragin' Cajuns Fans
Since you can't watch a game today, here is how you can actually stay in the loop during the off-month:
- Check the Transfer Portal: Keep an eye on the Sun Belt's movement. The Cajuns need to bolster that defensive line if they want to flip that 6-7 record next year.
- Spring Game Dates: Start looking for the announcement of the Vermilion and White spring game, usually held in late March or early April.
- Follow the Track Team: If you need a UL fix, the Track and Field team is competing at the LSU Purple Tiger invite today in Baton Rouge.
The wait for September feels long, but for Louisiana football, the work for the next winning season is happening right now in the shadows of an empty stadium.