LAFAYETTE, La. (Interstat) — Louisiana defeated visiting UAB 21-14 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns built a 14-7 first-quarter lead and added another touchdown before halftime. UAB answered with a third-quarter score, but Louisiana’s defense held. Lunch Winfield completed 15 of 20 passes for 110 yards, rushed 19 times for 91 yards and scored two touchdowns. Steven Blanco added 11 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. Ryder Burton threw for 144 yards on 15-of-25 passing. Rod Robinson II ran 13 times for 52 yards and caught one pass for 20 yards. Ty Mims had four receptions for 57 yards. UAB’s Muaaz Byard recorded 12 tackles, Ike Esonwune had 10, and Jo’Tavion Pierce added eight. Conor McPherson led Louisiana with 11 tackles and a sack, while Collin Jacob had six tackles and an interception. The UAB Blazers fell to 1-2. Louisiana improved to 2-1.