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How to watch Lamar vs Louisiana: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel
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Lamar steps up to the FBS level Saturday when the Cardinals visit Louisiana at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette, with kickoff set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The longtime regional opponents renew a series that Louisiana leads 22-12, with the Ragin' Cajuns winning the most recent meeting 40-0 in 2012.
Landon Strother 23, Louisiana's Ragin Cajuns take on Texas State Football. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
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How to Watch Lamar vs Louisiana
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Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Time: 8:00 PM ET
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Channel: ESPN+
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Stream: ESPN Unlimited ( watch now )
The Cardinals enter at 1-0 after opening their season with a 21-14 victory over No. 15 Abilene Christian. Quarterback Aiden McCown threw for 183 yards and three touchdowns, while Lamar's defense intercepted two passes and made a fourth-down stop in the final seconds to preserve the win. Coming off an FCS playoff appearance in 2025, Lamar now gets an opportunity to test itself against an FBS opponent.
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Louisiana will make its 2026 season debut after going 6-7 in 2025 and reaching a bowl game for the eighth consecutive season. The Ragin' Cajuns were picked to finish second in the Sun Belt West this year and return four preseason All-Sun Belt selections. Saturday begins Michael Desormeaux's fifth season as head coach and opens a challenging nonconference schedule that also includes USC, UAB and Charlotte.
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This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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