The Tulane Green Wave and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet for a pivotal in-state rivalry game on September 21, 2024, at Cajun Field. Both teams have storied histories and this matchup adds another chapter to their rivalry. Tulane, under head coach Willie Fritz, comes into this game with a 1-2 record, but they have shown they can compete against high-level competition. Their season-opening win against Southeastern Louisiana was a blowout, but they faced tougher challenges in subsequent games against Kansas State and Oklahoma. Quarterback Darian Mensah has been a key player for Tulane, guiding the offense with a mix of passing and running capabilities.

He will need to be at his best to break down a Louisiana defense that has been solid against the run. Louisiana, led by head coach Michael Desormeaux, is 2-0 and looking to maintain their perfect start to the season. The Ragin’ Cajuns have demonstrated a balanced offense that has kept defenses on their toes. Quarterback Ben Woolridge has been effective in the passing game, while the running back duo of Zylan Perry and Elijah Davis has provided a strong ground game. Defensively, Louisiana has been disciplined, allowing fewer big plays and keeping opponents out of the end zone more often than not. This game will likely hinge on whether Tulane can exploit any gaps in Louisiana’s defense and whether Louisiana can control the game tempo with their running game.