Louisiana–Lafayette competed as a member of the Sun Belt Conference, and played their home games at Cajun Field.

The Ragin' Cajuns were led by seventh-year head coach Rickey Bustle.

The Ragin' Cajuns were also competitive against Kansas State, trailing by 42–37 late in that game, but Louisiana-Lafayette was hindered by ten penalties, twice as many as called against their opponent.

UL-Lafayette won their finale against Middle Tennessee, 42–28, which gave the Cajuns their sixth win, and with it, bowl eligibility.

The Ragin' Cajuns also finished second in the Sun Belt Conference with a 5–2 mark in league play.