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The Vermilion and White is well-represented in the National Football League as fans gear up for the 2023 season

In an electrifying performance that captivated both Florida State and Louisiana fans, former Opelousas Catholic High School wide receiver Keon Coleman lit up the field in Florida State's 45-24 come-from-behind victory against LSU on Sunday night.

Keon Coleman caught 3 touchdown passes leading Florida State to 45-24 win over the LSU Tigers.

Former Opelousas Catholic Wide Out Keon Coleman scored twice in the first half against LSU.

Shaquille O'Neal made a surprise purchase for a woman who was shopping at Best Buy.

It wasn't always pretty, but the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns did open the 2023 season with a 38-13 win over the Northwestern State Demons.

Watch as UL shows what it's like to walk out to Cajun Field.

The #1 rated high school football prospect in Louisiana, Dominick McKinley, announced his decision to play for the Texas A&M Aggies Friday afternoon.

SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - In a game featuring two of the top Lafayette area high school football programs over the last 10 years, it was the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights who looked like they were playing in championship form as they routed the Acadiana High Wreckin' Rams 61-38 on Friday night on Ted Davidson Field at Bill Dotson Stadium in Scott, Louisiana...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns open up the 2023 campaign hosting the Northwestern State Demons Saturday night in Cajun Field.

Once his football playing days are over, Ragin' Cajuns corner back Keyon Martin wants to use his knowledge of the game and go into sports broadcasting.

Due to a state burn ban, grilling will be prohibited prior to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Season Opener against Northwestern State this Saturday night.

Let's get ready for some Ragin Cajun football.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns remember the reaction from opposing players and coaches last season. This season Louisiana is on a Revenge Tour.

Lafayette's own Dustin Poirier is coming back home for a meet-and-greet bottle signing at Marcello's Wine Market.

Former LSU Tigers Tight End Arik Gilbert was arrested early Tuesday morning under the suspicion of burglary in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Lafayette's own Dustin Poirier took a loss earlier this year to Justin Gaethje; however, Poirier isn't staying down. Many thought he would consider retirement, but Poirier has much more juice in the tank. He took to Twitter(X) to state how he wants to fight again this year.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Head Coach Mike Desormeaux isn't concerned with the time change for Saturday's Season Opener.

New Orleans came up short against the Houston Texans, but Jimmy Graham scored a touchdown bringing the dome crowd to its feet.

Youngsville is set to receive a major boost with Mayor Ken Ritter's announcement that construction is underway on a new sports complex on over 10 acres of land across from the existing Youngsville Sports Complex.