UAB at Louisiana - 2026 Matchup Preview

UAB Blazers at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Saturday, September 19th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Cajun Field - Lafayette, LA

Blazers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Alex Mortensen (2 - 4)
Avg Score : 26 - 38 (25 - 39 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.2 - 8.8 (#107)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 4)

Our Line: Louisiana -11.5 (SP+ ULL -6)
Projected Score: UAB: 24 - ULL: 36 (60)
ULL Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
UAB Travel: 383 miles

Ragin' Cajuns (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Michael Desormeaux (29 - 25)
Avg Score : 26 - 29 (30 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 1.6 - 1.4 (#114)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)

Matchup
Schedules
UAB Players
ULL Players
Stats
Run/Pass
Ratings
Scoring
History

UAB's 2026 Schedule

Date	Matchup	Spread	Total	Result	O/U	Cover
Sat 9/5	UAB at Illinois	+28.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/12	UAB vs UL Monroe	-6	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/19	UAB at Louisiana	+11.5	—	—	—	—
Fri 9/25	UAB vs Navy	+15.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/3	UAB vs Samford	-7.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/10	UAB at Memphis	+24	—	—	—	—
Thu 10/15	UAB vs East Carolina	+18	—	—	—	—
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31	UAB at South Florida	+25	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/7	UAB vs Charlotte	-9	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/14	UAB at Temple	+14	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/21	UAB vs UTSA	+15.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/28	UAB at North Texas	+24.5	—	—	—	—

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for UAB's Schedule

Louisiana's 2026 Schedule

Date	Matchup	Spread	Total	Result	O/U	Cover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/12	Louisiana at USC	+26.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/19	Louisiana vs UAB	-11.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/26	Louisiana at Charlotte	-13	—	—	—	—

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Louisiana's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)

Teams	Off Explosive.	Off Success	PPG	Rush Success	OL Yds Per Att	Rush YPG	Pass Success	Pass YPG	Off ScoreZone	Def Explosive.	Def Success	Def PPG	RunD Success	Pass D Success	Def ScoreZone	Penalty YPG	TO PG	Def TO PG
UAB	#52 (.19)	42% (65)	26.4	44% (61)	3.12 (36)	139	42% (61)	266	3.63 (76)	#135 (.34)	49% (132)	38.3	50% (131)	48% (125)	4.71 (135)	61.2	1.8	0.8
ULL	#100 (.12)	39% (110)	26	42% (86)	2.9 (74)	183	35% (128)	161	3.45 (96)	#91 (.19)	46% (124)	29.2	48% (126)	45% (111)	3.33 (36)	46.5	1.5	1.4

Teams	Off Explosive.	Off Success	PPG	Rush Success	OL Yds Per Att	Rush YPG	Pass Success	Pass YPG	Off ScoreZone	Def Explosive.	Def Success	Def PPG	RunD Success	Pass D Success	Def ScoreZone	Penalty YPG	TO PG	Def TO PG
UAB		0%		0%	0	0	0%	0	0		0%		0%	0%	0	0	0	0
ULL		0%		0%	0	0	0%	0	0		0%		0%	0%	0	0	0	0

Overall Stats 2025

Teams	Games	PPG	PPG H/R	Success Rate	Pts PerOpp	TO	1stD PG	TotalYds PG	RushYds PG	PassYdsPG	RYPA	Run Rate	Pass Rate	Run Success	Pass Success	Havoc Rate	Total PPA
UAB Offense	12	26.4	24.7	42.4%	3.63	1.8	22	404	139	266	4.2	45%	53%	44%	42%	15%	.19
ULL Defense	13	29.2	27.2	46.1%	3.33	1.4	-	-	-	-	-	53%	45%	48%	45%	14%	.19

Teams	Games	PPG	PPG H/R	Success Rate	Pts PerOpp	TO	1stD PG	TotalYds PG	RushYds PG	PassYdsPG	RYPA	Run Rate	Pass Rate	Run Success	Pass Success	Havoc Rate	Total PPA
UAB Defense	12	38.3	38.8	48.9%	4.71	0.8	-	-	-	-	-	61%	38%	50%	48%	12%	.34
ULL Offense	13	26	30.3	38.7%	3.45	1.5	19	344	183	161	4.6	56%	41%	42%	35%	16%	.12

Additional Stats 2025

Teams	Games	Possession Time	1st Downs PG	3rd Down %	4th Down %	Penalties PG	Penalty Yds PG	Off TO PG	Def TO PG	TFL PG	Sacks PG	D/ST TDs	Avg Field Pos
UAB	12	31:18	22	46%	47%	7.4	61.2	1.8	0.8	4.1	1.4	1	28.9
Louisiana	13	30:06	18.9	41%	55%	5.9	46.5	1.5	1.4	4.5	1.7	2	27.6

Run Game Stats (2026)

Teams	Games	Run Play Rate	Run Play Success	Rush Att PG	Rush Yds PG	Rush Yds Per Att	Rushing TDs	Run Pred Pts Added	OL Yds Per Att	3rd/4th & Short	Front 7 Havoc	Run Play Explosivness
UAB Offense	12	45% (109)	44% (61)	32.9	138.8	4.2	20 (49)	.17 (42)	3.12 (36)	71% (79)	9% (67)	1.09 (24)
ULL Defense	13	53% (108)	48% (126)	-	-	-	-	.18 (114)	3.29 (124)	73% (80)	9% (103)	0.99 (87)

Teams	Games	Run Play Rate	Run Play Success	Rush Att PG	Rush Yds PG	Rush Yds Per Att	Rushing TDs	Run Pred Pts Added	OL Yds Per Att	3rd/4th & Short	Front 7 Havoc	Run Play Explosivness
UAB Defense	12	61% (136)	50% (131)	-	-	-	-	.22 (127)	3.35 (131)	83% (129)	8% (115)	0.91 (42)
ULL Offense	13	56% (21)	42% (86)	39.6	182.9	4.6	26 (40)	.13 (62)	2.9 (74)	71% (76)	11% (106)	0.99 (57)

Pass Game Stats (2026)

Teams	Games	PassPlay Rate	PassPlay Success	Comp PG	Att PG	Yds PG	Yds PA	Yds PC	TDs	Ints	PassPlays PPA	PassPlays Expl	PassDowns Rate	PassDowns Succ Rate	PassDowns PPA	DB Havoc	PassDowns Expl
UAB Offense	12	53% (32)	42% (61)	23.9	36.5	265.6	7.3	11.1	20 (42)	16 (88)	.27 (59)	1.5 (72)	31% (66)	33% (30)	.36 (48)	6% (65)	2.1 (39)
ULL Defense	13	45% (29)	45% (111)	-	-	-	-	-	-	9 (55)	.27 (81)	1.5 (33)	26% (133)	28% (41)	.31 (75)	5% (102)	2.3 (133)

Teams	Games	PassPlay Rate	PassPlay Success	Comp PG	Att PG	Yds PG	Yds PA	Yds PC	TDs	Ints	PassPlays PPA	PassPlays Expl	PassDowns Rate	PassDowns Succ Rate	PassDowns PPA	DB Havoc	PassDowns Expl
UAB Defense	12	38% (1)	48% (125)	-	-	-	-	-	-	4 (100)	.52 (136)	1.9 (135)	27% (131)	32% (93)	.41 (115)	4% (130)	2.1 (106)
ULL Offense	13	41% (120)	35% (128)	14.4	26.3	161.2	6.1	11.2	12 (121)	14 (119)	.15 (115)	1.6 (42)	33% (107)	26% (111)	.2 (106)	5% (45)	1.9 (108)

UAB's Power Ratings
UAB's Power Rating: -16.13 #124
UAB's Offense Rating: 7.28 #127
UAB's Defense Rating: 23.41 #125
2026 Talent Rating: 458.00 #111
Blue Chip Ratio: 125% #81
UAB's 2026 Expected Record: 3.2 - 8.8
UAB's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.8 #125
UAB's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.5 #80
UAB's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.8 #132

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 513
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61

Power Ratings Matchup
UAB: -16.13 Louisiana: -4.385

SP+ Ratings Matchup
UAB: -15.8 Louisiana: -10.1

Louisiana's Power Ratings
Louisiana's Power Rating: -4.385 #92
Louisiana's Offense Rating: 17.57 #48
Louisiana's Defense Rating: 21.23 #120
2026 Talent Rating: 484.00 #103
Blue Chip Ratio: 125 #81
Louisiana's 2026 Expected Record: 1.6 - 1.4
Louisiana's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.1 #106
Louisiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.3 #84
Louisiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.0 #113

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 466.92
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61

UAB Scoring
Offense: 26.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.7
Defense: 38.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 38.8

UAB's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0

Projected Score
Louisiana 36
UAB 24

Projected Total Points: 60

Louisiana Scoring
Offense: 26 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.3
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.2

Louisiana's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0

Year	Date	Home	Score	Away	Score	Spread	Cover	Total	O/U
2023	09/16	UAB	21	Louisiana	41	UAB -2	Louisiana	60.0	Over
2020	10/23	UAB	20	Louisiana	24	Louisiana -2.5	Louisiana	50.5	Under
2002	09/21	Louisiana	34	UAB	0
2000	09/29	UAB	47	Louisiana	2

Team	Wins	Covers	O/U
Louisiana	3	2	1 Overs
UAB	1	0	1 Unders

	Wins	Covers	Favs	Dogs
Home Teams	2 - 2	0 - 2	0 - 1	0 - 1
Road Teams	2 - 2	2 - 0	1 - 0	1 - 0

(#124) UAB at (#92) ULL

Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCat	UAB	ULL
Game ControlGC	#121	#82
Momentum ControlMC	#121	#67
Net PPPPPP	NR	NR
Power RatePwr	#124	#92
SP+SP+	#125	#106
Perf GradeGrade	NR	NR
OffenseOff	NR	NR
DefenseDef	NR	NR
Spec TeamsST	NR	NR
TalentTal	#111	#103
Blue ChipsBC%	#81	#81

UAB Notes(2/28) Vibes: Much better than anticipated. Can win TY
(2/28) DL 9 portals, most exp'd from FCS. DT a big ?
(2/28) Def back 7 added 17 portals, exp'd FCS guys
(2/27) QB Burton 3 starts LY, was OK but can't run
(2/27) RB surprisingly good, have 3 strong portal adds
(2/27) WR 4 portal adds with 0 catches. Weak unit
(2/27) OL has 2 starters, 3 portals and lots of ?
(2/24) New HC Mortensen a bad hire from LY bad staff
UAB Injury Report

Louisiana Notes(2/25) Desormeaux wins 6 in down yrs, 10+ in good
(2/25) QB Winfield better runner than passer, TO issues
(2/25) RB reset, Blanco some exp, have depth options
(2/25) WR Sampson can play, enough here to be good
(2/25) OL decent, 6 w starting exp & should have depth
(2/25) CB Brent Gordon great retain, All American?
(2/25) Def avg, LB most exp, CB strength of team
Louisiana Injury Report

UAB on Offense

Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat	UAB Off	ULL Def
Game ControlGC	#114	#83
Momentum ControlMC	#95	#77
PPPOffPPP	NR	NR
Perf GradePerf	NR	NR
SuccessSuc	#65	#124
ExplosiveExp	#29	#38
PPAPPA	#52	#91
PowerPwr	#127	#120
SP+SP+	#80	#113
Pts POPPO	#76	#36
HavocHav	#64	#110

UAB Run Game

Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat	UAB Off	ULL Def
Run GameRun	NR	NR
Run SuccessRSuc	#61	#126
Run ExplRExp	#24	#87
PPAExp	#42	#114
Run BlockR Blk	NR	-
OL YdsOLY	#36	#124
Stuff RateStuff	#54	#106
TackleTak	-	NR

UAB Pass Game

Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat	UAB Off	ULL Def
Pass GamePass	NR	NR
Pass SuccessPSuc	#61	#111
Pass ExplPExl	#72	#33
PPAExp	#59	#81
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk	NR	NR
F7 HavocF7	#67	#103
DB HavocDB	#65	#102

Louisiana on Offense

Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCat	ULL Off	UAB Def
Game ControlGC	#82	#123
Momentum ControlMC	#45	#123
PPPDefPPP	NR	NR
Perf GradePerf	NR	NR
SuccessSuc	#110	#132
ExplosiveExp	#94	#91
PPAPPA	#100	#135
PowerPwr	#48	#125
SP+SP+	#84	#132
Pts POPPO	#96	#135
HavocHav	#80	#130

Louisiana Run Game

Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCat	ULL Off	UAB Def
Run GameRun	NR	NR
Run SuccessRSuc	#86	#131
Run ExplRExp	#57	#42
PPAExp	#62	#127
Run BlockR Blk	NR	-
OL YdsOLY	#74	#131
Stuff RateStuff	#106	#130
TackleTak	-	NR

Louisiana Pass Game

Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCat	ULL Off	UAB Def
Pass GamePass	NR	NR
Pass SuccessPSuc	#128	#125
Pass ExplPExl	#42	#135
PPAExp	#115	#136
Pass Block/RushP Blk	NR	NR
F7 HavocF7	#106	#115
DB HavocDB	#45	#130

Program Comparison
ULL 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

UAB 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Cajun Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Previous Matchups
Louisiana beat UAB in 2023 (41-21)

UAB's OC Alex Mortensen (been OC for 3 years)

Player Name	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	TD	INT	YPA
Ryder Burton	62	98	63%	708	7	5	7.2
Nate Rogers	1	2	50%	0	0	0	0.0

Player Name	CAR	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Braylon McReynolds (Tr)	124	614	3	5.0	74
Ja'Vin Simpkins (Tr)	125	590	2	4.7	46
Nate Rogers	13	84	2	6.5	15
Roderick Robinson II (Tr)	6	22	0	3.7	10

Player Name	REC	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Kaleb Brown	17	255	2	15.0	61
Antonio Ferguson	10	115	0	11.5	21
Braylon McReynolds (Tr)	15	80	1	5.3	14
Ja'Vin Simpkins (Tr)	17	74	0	4.4	21

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UAB's DC Todd Grantham (in his first season)

Top Def	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Darrell Sweeting (Tr)	37	1	1	0	0
Muaaz Byard (Tr)	37	4	1	1	2
Shaun Myers (Tr)	37	5	1	0	1
Chris Burge	32	5	4	7	0

Sacks	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Eli Hall (Tr)	11	5	4	1	3
Chris Burge	32	5	4	7	0
Darrell Sweeting (Tr)	37	1	1	0	0
Jeremiah Jordan (Tr)	19	2	1	0	6

Pass D	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Jeremiah Jordan (Tr)	19	2	1	0	6
Delvon Gulley	19	1	0	1	3
Eli Hall (Tr)	11	5	4	1	3

ULL's OC Tim Leger (been OC for 3 years)

Player Name	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	TD	INT	YPA
D'Wayne' Winfield	127	216	59%	1555	11	7	7.2
Daniel Beale	42	84	50%	385	1	4	4.6

Player Name	CAR	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
D'Wayne' Winfield	152	667	9	4.4	42
Anthony Reagan Jr. (Tr)	105	549	7	5.2	56
Steven Blanco	30	156	2	5.2	34
Daniel Beale	10	16	0	1.6	22

Player Name	REC	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Shelton Sampson Jr.	32	537	6	16.8	45
Caden Jensen	29	231	1	8.0	40
Anthony Reagan Jr. (Tr)	20	166	1	8.3	32
Brock Chappell	12	108	1	9.0	35

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ULL's DC Jim Salgado (been DC for 3 years)

Top Def	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Brent Gordon Jr.	62	1	0	1	11
Jake St. Andre	50	2	1	2	0
Maurion Eleam	47	2	1	0	3
Collin Jacob	32	2	1	0	1

Sacks	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Maxie Baudoin IV	14	1	1	0	0
Fitzgerald West Jr.	22	2	1	1	2
Maurion Eleam	47	2	1	0	3
Collin Jacob	32	2	1	0	1

Pass D	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Brent Gordon Jr.	62	1	0	1	11
Maurion Eleam	47	2	1	0	3
Fitzgerald West Jr.	22	2	1	1	2