Backdoor Cover’s college football model projects Louisiana to finish 10-2 in 2026, with 9.6 expected wins. That’s up 2.2 wins from our preseason number.
Our statistical model projects Louisiana to finish 10-2 in 2026, with 9.6 expected wins. The model gives Louisiana a 36% chance to win the Sun Belt outright.
Played games show the result and whether the model called it (✓/✗). Upcoming games show win probability.
| Week | Opponent | Result / win prob |
|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Lamar | 93% |
| Wk 2 | @ USC | 10% |
| Wk 3 | vs UAB | 96% |
| Wk 4 | @ Charlotte | 99% |
| Wk 5 | vs Arkansas State | 97% |
| Wk 6 | @ Louisiana Tech | 34% |
| Wk 7 | vs Troy | 84% |
| Wk 8 | @ Southern Miss | 85% |
| Wk 10 | vs South Alabama | 84% |
| Wk 11 | @ UL Monroe | 98% |
| Wk 12 | vs Coastal Carolina | 86% |
| Wk 13 | @ Georgia State | 92% |
Everything above is the free model. Louisiana has a 76% shot at the Sun Belt title game in the model. Subscribers get the full picture — and the picks we actually bet.
New members’ first week is 99¢ — and the first losing week’s on us. 2026 picks verified on Juice Reel.
Projections are model output for informational and entertainment purposes only. Not betting advice. You must be 21 or older, or the legal age where you are. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
© 2026 Backdoor Cover LLC