HARRISONBURG, Va. — Louisiana quarterback Lunch Winfield made his first career start on the road at James Madison, showing flashes of promise — but the Ragin’ Cajuns couldn’t capitalize on key opportunities in a 24-14 loss on Saturday.

Winfield, who completed 14 of his 28 pass attempts, for 243 yards, and an interception, began his debut with steady poise.

The redshirt sophomore's outing was highlighted by a pair of second quarter touchdown passes that helped Louisiana (2-4, 1-1 Sun Belt) take a 14-7 lead into halftime. Winfield connected with tight end Brock Chappell for his first career touchdown and later found Dale Martin — a former North Vermilion walk-on — for a 69-yard score that gave the Cajuns momentum heading into the break.

Before recess, UL marched down the field in under a

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