In the Kneaux: The Quarterbacks

LAFAYETTE – Led by returning senior and Sun Belt All-Conference performer Levi Lewis, Louisiana's quarterback group is poised for another strong season in 2021.

Lewis, who announced he was returning for his fifth and final season with the program at the end of the 2020 campaign, has history in his sights. The quarterback from Baton Rouge currently ranks second in school history with 54 career passing touchdowns and third in program history with 6,286 career passing yards.

Last season, Lewis appeared on numerous watch lists early on and proved why he was one of the top field generals in the country by throwing for 2,274 yards, the 26th most nationally, and 19 touchdowns, the 20th most in the country.

He added 335 yards on the ground and five touchdowns during the 2020 season, which saw him join Ian Book (Notre Dame) and Justin Fields (Ohio State) as the only three quarterbacks to throw for more than 5,000 yards, more than 45 touchdowns, less than 11 interceptions and record more than eight rushing touchdowns over the last two seasons.

Lewis finished the season with Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors and was named to the Davey O'Brien 2020 Quarterback Class.

Louisiana's only other returning quarterback who saw game action last season was Chandler Fields. Fields appeared in two games and recorded six pass attempts and one rush.

New to the room is Lance Legendre, Zy McDonald, Hunter Herring and Ben Wooldridge. All four quarterbacks took reps during spring practices and will look to make an impact heading into Fall Camp.

Louisiana Football will open the 2021 season and the fourth year of the Billy Napier era. on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Texas. Kickoff in Austin is slated for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on FOX.

Fans are encouraged to secure tickets now, which includes six games at Cajun Field. More information can be obtained by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at the CAJUNDOME, (337) 265-2170, or by visiting the office in-person.

The Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation is excited to announce reduced tailgating prices for the 2021 season. For more information on securing a tailgate or RV spot, call the RCAF office at (337) 851-7223 or email RCAF@louisiana.edu.

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Players Mentioned

Chandler Fields

Hunter Herring

Lance LeGendre

Levi Lewis

Zy McDonald

Ben Wooldridge

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