to Southern Miss, 21–28, one of the closest games in rivalry history. In 2018, the Cajuns hired a new head coach, Billy Napier, who led the 7–6 Cajuns to the Sun Belt West Divisional Championship and the 2018 Cure Bowl, losing to Tulane, 24–41. Game summary This was the first bowl win for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns program outside the state of Louisiana since 1944, when the team was known as Southwestern Louisiana and they won the Oil Bowl in Houston. In additional to Louisiana quarterback Levi Lewis being named the game's overall MVP, wide receiver Ja’Marcus Bradley, defensive back Eric Garror, and placekicker Stevie Artigue were recognized as offensive, defensive, and special teams MVPs, respectively. Statistics Notes References External links Game statistics at statbroadcast.com LendingTree Bowl LendingTree Bowl Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football bowl games Miami RedHawks football bowl games LendingTree Bowl LendingTree Bowl