University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
9/29/2025 12:11:00 PM | Football
First-ever meeting between SBC Divisional favorites set for 11 a.m. CT start
NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference, in partnership with ESPN, announced Monday that the highly anticipated Week 7 showdown between Louisiana and James Madison has been elevated to a national broadcast on ESPN2.
The matchup, set for Saturday, October 11 in Harrisonburg, Va., marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT / Noon ET.
Both teams enter the contest atop their respective divisions in early Sun Belt play – Louisiana at 2-3 overall, 1-0 SBC, and James Madison at 3-1 overall, 1-0 SBC – setting the stage for a pivotal midseason clash.
This will be Louisiana's first of two scheduled appearances on a linear ESPN network this season. The Ragin' Cajuns are also slated for a primetime broadcast on ESPN when they travel to face Arkansas State on Thursday, November 20.
Single-game tickets are available for as low as $25 and can be purchased through RaginCajuns.com and its social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram).
New this season, fans can park on the athletic footprint on a single-game basis for just $20 per game by clicking here. Fans will also be able to purchase single-game tailgate spots beginning at $100 by clicking here.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected with Louisiana Football by downloading the official #GeauxCajuns App — click here for iOS and here for Android — and by following the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB).
The matchup, set for Saturday, October 11 in Harrisonburg, Va., marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT / Noon ET.
Both teams enter the contest atop their respective divisions in early Sun Belt play – Louisiana at 2-3 overall, 1-0 SBC, and James Madison at 3-1 overall, 1-0 SBC – setting the stage for a pivotal midseason clash.
This will be Louisiana's first of two scheduled appearances on a linear ESPN network this season. The Ragin' Cajuns are also slated for a primetime broadcast on ESPN when they travel to face Arkansas State on Thursday, November 20.
Single-game tickets are available for as low as $25 and can be purchased through RaginCajuns.com and its social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram).
New this season, fans can park on the athletic footprint on a single-game basis for just $20 per game by clicking here. Fans will also be able to purchase single-game tailgate spots beginning at $100 by clicking here.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected with Louisiana Football by downloading the official #GeauxCajuns App — click here for iOS and here for Android — and by following the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB).
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