University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

Cajuns Celebration

Ragin' Cajuns Unanimous Choice In Sun Belt Coaches Poll

7/19/2014 3:15:00 PM | Football

Cajuns claim all 11 first-place votes to repeat as champions

By: Matt Sullivan, Sports Information Director

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team was the unanimous choice to repeat as champions as the 2014 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll was released on Saturday.
 
Louisiana, which finished 9-4 last season and clinched its second league title overall and its first since 2005, garnered all 11 first-place votes by the league's head coaches. Arkansas State was picked to finish second in the poll with South Alabama picked third, Troy fourth and ULM fifth.
 
Texas State was picked to finish sixth in the poll with league newcomers Appalachian State and Georgia Southern picked seventh and eighth, respectively. Idaho, Georgia State and New Mexico State rounded out the 11-team field.
 
Louisiana will open the season on Aug. 30 against Southern University at Cajun Field. The Ragin' Cajuns will host Louisiana Tech (Sept. 6), Georgia State (Oct. 4), Arkansas State (Oct. 21), South Alabama (Nov. 1) and Appalachian State (Nov. 22) during the season.
 
Season tickets are available by calling the Ragin' Cajuns ticket office at (337) 265-2357 or visiting RaginCajuns.com.
 
Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll
First Place Votes in Parentheses
1. Louisiana - 121 (11)
2. Arkansas State - 102
3. South Alabama - 98
4. Troy - 84
5. ULM - 78
6. Texas State - 70
7. Appalachian State - 47
8. Georgia Southern - 44
9. Idaho - 29
10. Georgia State - 27
11. New Mexico State - 26
 

Related News

Skip Ad
All News
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football announces a home-and-home series with the Charlotte 49ers for the 2026 and 2032 seasons
Louisiana, Charlotte Officially Announce Home-And-Home Series
Friday, January 23
COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 13: Jaden Dugger #3 of the Ragin' Cajuns sacks the quarterback during Louisiana at Missouri Football at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)
Louisiana's Dugger Invited To East-West Shrine Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Lunch Winfield looks downfield in Louisiana's 68 Venture Bowl appearance against Delaware
Louisiana Rally Falls Short In 68 Ventures Bowl
Thursday, December 18
MOBILE, AL - NOVEMBER 01: Michael Desormeaux speaks in pregame huddle during Louisiana @ South Alabama Football at Hancock Whitney Bank Stadium on November 1, 2025 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)
Louisiana Football Preview: vs. Delaware (68 Ventures Bowl)
Tuesday, December 16
All News
Skip Ad

Related Videos

Skip Ad
All Videos
Alyson Habetz Media Availability (Feb 9, 2026)
Monday, February 09
Michael Desormeaux Media Availability (Feb 4, 2026)
Wednesday, February 04
Terrence Williams Media Availability (Dec 12 2025)
Friday, December 12
Tyree Skipper Media Availability (Dec 12, 2025)
Friday, December 12
All Videos