LAFAYETTE — Louisiana found its spark in backup quarterback D'Wanye’ “Lunch” Winfield, who led the Ragin’ Cajuns to a 54-51 double-overtime victory over Marshall on Saturday.

Trailing 34-17 late in the third quarter after starter Daniel Beale threw his second interception, Winfield entered with 6:55 left and ignited a comeback. The redshirt sophomore accounted for 254 total yards and five touchdowns — three rushing and two passing — including the game-winner in the second overtime.

“I was waiting because Des called my name,” Winfield said. “I told him, 17 points ain’t nothing. The second half just started. We wanted to win this game, so we had to fight. Everybody believed.”

Marshall regained the lead 41-34 in regulation with a four-play drive capped by a late touchdown. Louisiana answer

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