Cajuns Suffer Tough Loss

In what has become symbolic of the Cajun football season, Jason Chery's fumble into the endzone ended the Cajun's hope for a victory over ULM.

The Cajun football season has been one of many disappointments, the 17-11 loss to ULM was a microseism of the entire season.

The loss dropped Louisiana to 3-9 overall (3-4 Sun Belt) as the Cajuns suffered their first losing season since the 2004 campaign. ULM became bowl-eligible, earning its sixth win of the season (6-6, 4-3).

After ULM would extend its lead to six points, 17-11, with 7:43 left to play on a Cole Wilson 28-yard field goal. That would seal the Warhawks' sixth victory of the season.

On the ensuing UL possession, the Cajuns drove down to the ULM 8-yard line and were within striking distance to pull ahead. Morel completed a slant pass to Chery who then fumbled at the ULM 3-yard line. ULM recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchback, giving the Warhawks the ball at their own 20-yard line.

After the Warhawks' drive stalled deep in their own territory, Louisiana had a second chance for a fourth-quarter comeback. However, the Cajuns failed to register a first down as Morel completed just 2-of-4 passes on the final drive.

Tyrell Fenroy led all rushers with 19 carries for 118 yards and a touchdown. Late in the third quarter, Fenroy broke the 1,000-yard barrier – his third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign. He became one of only two juniors in the nation with three straight 1,000-yard seasons, joining Arkansas' Darren McFadden.

Senior quarterback Connor Morel posted a solid performance in his last game as a Cajun. Morel completed 19-of-37 passes for 240 yards. Jason Chery caught a game-high seven catches for 107 yards, while Verlin Moore added five catches for 79 yards.