The Troy Trojans (3-2) visit the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (4-2) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at UL -4.5 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are Troy +154 · Louisiana -185. Below is our Troy vs Louisiana preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Troy vs Louisiana Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Troy at Louisiana |
| Records | Troy 3-2 · Louisiana 4-2 |
| Spread | UL -4.5 |
| Moneyline | Troy +154 · Louisiana -185 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette, LA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Troy: HC Gerad Parker, OC Adam Austin · Louisiana: HC Michael Desormeaux, OC Tim Leger |
Troy Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Troy Trojans are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 24-21 vs Sam Houston; Sep 12 — W 34-17 vs Alabama State; Sep 19 — L 27-17 at Missouri; Sep 26 — L 21-10 at Utah State; Oct 6 — W 55-34 vs Southern Miss. Most recently, Troy beat Southern Miss 55-34 at home. Through 5 games, Troy is averaging 28.0 points scored and 24.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Gerad Parker (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Adam Austin. Defensive coordinator: Dontae Wright.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Goose Crowder (QB) — 87/153, 1,047 yards, 9 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Gavin Griffin (RB) — 69 carries, 337 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: TK Keyes (WR) — 12 receptions, 270 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Donnie Smith (DB) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Keno Jones (LB) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.0 points per game; a pass rush paced by Donnie Smith (5 sacks). Questions: Handling a road trip to Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
Louisiana Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are 4-2 overall, 1-1 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 38-7 vs Lamar; Sep 12 — L 49-30 at USC; Sep 19 — W 21-14 vs UAB; Sep 26 — W 34-7 at Charlotte; Oct 3 — W 23-20 vs Arkansas State; Oct 10 — L 32-31 at Louisiana Tech. Most recently, Louisiana lost to Louisiana Tech 32-31 on the road. Through 6 games, Louisiana is averaging 29.5 points scored and 21.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Michael Desormeaux (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Tim Leger. Defensive coordinator: Jim Salgado.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Lunch Winfield (QB) — 97/134, 1,083 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Lunch Winfield (QB) — 82 carries, 398 yards, 8 TD
- Receiving leader: KeDarius Wade (WR) — 9 receptions, 213 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Lester Jones (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jake St. Andre (LB) — 40 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 29.5 points per game. Questions: The response to a 32-31 loss at Louisiana Tech.
How to Watch Troy vs Louisiana
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 5:00 PM ET
- Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette, LA
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.