BEN WOOLDRIDGE NEWS

Forgettable performance in loss Woolridge completed 7-of-20 passes for just 61 yards and an interception in Saturday's New Mexico Bowl loss to TCU.

Impact Woolridge returned for the postseason after missing the final three regular season games with a collarbone injury. The entire team was overmatched by the Horned Frogs, which led to a lopsided defeat and Woolridge having the worst game of his career. Still, Woolridge was a major reason why the Ragin' Cajuns were able to reach 10 wins, after throwing for 2,453 yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions while picking up another 182 yards and five scores with his legs.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hoover passes for 4 TDs as TCU beats Louisiana-Lafayette 34-3 in the New Mexico Bowl

Josh Hoover passed for four touchdowns to help TCU beat Louisiana-Lafayette 34-3 in the New Mexico Bowl

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Warming up as starter Wooldridge (collarbone) is warming up as the starter ahead of Saturday's New Mexico Bowl versus TCU, Kevin Foote of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Wooldridge was deemed the likely starter for the Ragin' Cajuns leading up to the bowl game, and his work in pregame warmups seemingly backs that notion. The senior posted an impressive campaign prior to his collarbone injury, completing 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,392 yards and a 17:5 TD:INT ratio, and he'll aim to close out his season on a high note.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for bowl game Wooldridge (collarbone) is probable for Louisiana-Lafayette's bowl game Saturday against TCU, Kevin Foote of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Wooldridge required at least four weeks to recover from the late-November collarbone injury he suffered. Fast forward to more than four months later, and he is on track for his first game since Week 12 in a conference game against South Alabama.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton, Marshall beat Louisiana-Lafayette 31-3, win Sun Belt Conference title

Braylon Braxton threw two touchdown passes and Jordan Houston had 117 yards rushing, including a 9-yard TD, to help Marshall beat Louisiana-Lafayette 31-3 and win the Thundering He...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Out at least four weeks Wooldridge (collarbone) is out for at least four weeks, Matt Sullivan of KADN.com reports.

Impact Four weeks is the minimum number of weeks Louisiana-Lafayette's head coach Michael Desormeaux said Wooldridge will be out for, with six as a projected maximum. Either way, he will sit out the remainder of the 2024 Cajuns' regular season, which is set to be over less than two weeks from now. The best Wooldridge can hope for now is that he is ready for Louisiana's bowl game, which the Cajuns will qualify for with one of the SBC West's best records. The problem is when that bowl game will be, as it occurring before Dec. 21 will end Wooldridge's 2024 season entirely.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Feared to have broken collarbone Wooldridge is feared to have a broken collarbone, Creg Stephenson of AL.com reports.

Impact The news itself should end Wooldridge's day against South Alabama, turning out to be a disaster with his team losing and season availability in doubt. Chander Fields is in at quarterback for Louisiana-Lafayette, whose next game is scheduled for Nov. 23 against Troy.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in blowout win Wooldridge was 17-for-26 passing for 264 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-19 win over Arkansas State. He also rushed two times for 19 yards.

Impact The Ragin' Cajuns run game met little resistance, resulting in a relatively quiet day for Wooldridge through the air. Still, Wooldridge topped 250 passing yards for a third straight game -- a stretch in which he has no turnovers. Through nine games this season, Wooldridge boasts 22 total touchdowns with just four interceptions.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another solid outing Wooldridge completed 18 of 28 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 23-17 victory versus Texas State. He also had eight rushes for 39 yards.

Impact Wooldridge set a season high in rushing yards Tuesday and exceeded 250 passing yards for the fourth time in eight games. The senior signal caller has the Ragin' Cajuns at 7-1 and at the top of the Sun Belt. He's completed 69 percent of his passes for 2,037 yards and 21 total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana-Lafayette beats Texas State 23-17 to remain the only undefeated team in Sun Belt play

Ben Wooldridge threw for 252 yards and a touchdown, Dre’lyn Washington rushed for 94 yards and another score, and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Texas State 23-17 on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Dominates CCU Wooldridge completed 27 of 36 passes for 373 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 34-24 victory over Coastal Carolina. He also had seven rushes for two yards with one touch...

Impact Wooldridge set a season high in passing yards Saturday while completing 75 percent of his pass attempts. He also found the end zone four times, tying his season high in the category. After missing most of the 2023 season due to injury, the senior has been fantastic in 2024, accumulating 1,785 passing yards and 20 total touchdowns with four interceptions across seven games.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wooldridge throws 3 TD passes, runs for another in Ragin' Cajuns' 34-24 win over Chanticleers

Ben Wooldridge threw three touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Louisiana-Lafayette to a 34-24 victory over Coastal Carolina on Saturday for the Ragin’ Cajuns’ fourth strai...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Shows well against App. State Wooldridge was 14-for-23 passing for 198 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-24 victory versus Appalachian State. He also had five rushes for 25 yards w...

Impact Wooldridge accounted for at least three touchdowns for the fourth time in six games, The senior has completed 115 of his 168 attempts this season for 1,412 yards and a 12:4 TD:INT. He has also added 130 yards and four scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wooldridge and Louisiana-Lafayette defense come up big in 34-24 win over Appalachian State

Ben Wooldridge accounted for three touchdowns, Landon Burton recovered a fumbled ball in the end zone in the fourth quarter, and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Appalachian State 34-24

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads another win Wooldridge was 22-for-30 passing for 222 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-13 win against Southern Miss. He also had eight rushes for negative three yards.

Impact Though Wooldridge accounted for fewer than four touchdowns for the first time since Week 2, he did enough to improve the Ragin' Cajuns to 4-1 on the year. Wooldridge finished with negative rushing yards for the first time all year and tallied his second fewest passing yards of the campaign. Through five games, Wooldridge is 101-145 (69.7 percent) for 1,214 yards, 13 total touchdowns and three interceptions.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wooldridge and Washington lead Louisiana-Lafayette to 23-13 win over Southern Miss

Ben Wooldridge threw a touchdown pass, Dre’lyn Washington ran for 91 yards and a score and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Southern Miss 23-13 in a Sun Belt Conference opener

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Outstanding in win Wooldridge was 20-for-29 passing for 257 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-38 victory against Wake Forest. He also had six rushes for 34 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Wooldridge accounted for four touchdowns for a second consecutive game, leading the Ragin' Cajuns over Wake Forest in shootout fashion. The senior quarterback didn't turn the ball over and completed 69 percent of his attempts. Through four games, Wooldridge has 992 yards and a 9:3 TD:INT while adding 108 yards and three scores on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana makes its late FG, Wake Forest misses as Ragin' Cajuns take 41-38 road win

Kenneth Almendares kicked the go-ahead 31-yard field goal with 52 seconds left to help Louisiana edge Wake Forest 41-38 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores four times Wooldridge completed 19 of 34 passes for 238 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-33 defeat versus Tulane. He also had nine rushes for 37 yards with two...

Impact Wooldridge was a factor through the air and on the ground, combining for four touchdowns and 267 yards from scrimmage. Through three games, Wooldridge is 59-for-86 with 735 passing yards, eight total touchdowns and three interceptions. He and the Ragin' Cajuns will take on Wake Forest in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hughes, special teams help Tulane hold off Ragin' Cajuns 41-33

Makhi Hughes led a solid Tulane ground game with a 166 yards and a touchdown and the Green Wave rode a pair of special teams touchdowns to a 41-33 win over Louisiana Lafayette on S...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Efficient in blowout Wooldridge was 15-for-19 passing for 189 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-10 victory over Kennesaw State. He also had six rushes for 31 yards.

Impact Wooldridge's yardage total wasn't excellent, but he was incredibly efficient given the minor workload. The Ragin' Cajuns needed to attempt fewer than 20 passes to put away Kennesaw State. Through two games, Wooldridge is 40-for-52 (76.9 percent) with 497 yards and a 4:1 TD:INT.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in blowout Wooldridge was 15-for-19 passing for 189 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-10 victory over Kennesaw State. He also had six rushes for 31 yards.

Impact Wooldridge's yardage total wasn't excellent, but he was incredibly efficient given the minor workload. The Ragin' Cajuns needed to attempt fewer than 20 passes to put away Kennesaw State. Through two games, Wooldridge is 40-for-52 (76.9 percent) with 497 yards and a 4:1 TD:INT.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana-Lafayette spoils Kennesaw State's first FBS home game in program history

Elijah Davis rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns, Zylan Perry added 104 yards rushing and another score and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Conference USA newcomer Kennesaw State 34-10...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Tops 300 yards in opener Wooldridge was 25-for-33 passing for 308 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 40-10 victory versus Grambling State. He also had five rushes for six yards.

Impact Wooldridge earned the Ragin' Cajuns starting job and showed well Saturday. He completed 75.8 percent of his attempts and posted his first 300-yard passing day since 2022. Woodridge spread the ball around as five different receivers caught three or more passes in the victory.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wooldridge helps Louisiana-Lafayette beat Grambling 40-10

Ben Wooldridge threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns and Louisiana-Lafayette broke it open in the second quarter beat Grambling 40-10 in a season opener

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press