Sun Belt Conference · 2026

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Louisiana schedule

The TailgateNinjas model projects Louisiana to finish 7-4 in 2026, the most likely of any record at 26%, averaging 6.7 wins across 11 rated games. Updated August 29, 2026.

Projected record

7-4

26% likely

Expected wins

6.7

11 rated games

Vegas win total

7.5

market

Model vs market

-0.8

we're lower

Every game

Win probability from our model. Non-FBS opponents aren't rated, so those games show no number.

How the season could end

The chance of each final record, from the per-game probabilities above. Records under 1% are hidden.

  • 7-426%
  • 6-523%
  • 8-320%
  • 5-613%
  • 9-29%
  • 4-75%
  • 10-12%
  • 3-81%

Hardest game

at USC

Week 2 · 5% to win

Easiest game

vs UAB

Week 3 · 77% to win

Swing games

Closest to a coin flip — where the season actually gets decided.

Louisiana Tech 46%Troy 60%Southern Miss 56%