Chandler Fields News, Rumors, Updates - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Steps up against South Alabama Fields completed 14 of 17 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-22 defeat against South Alabama. He also had seven rushes for 28 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Fields was thrust into action when Ben Wooldridge suffered what's feared to be a broken collarbone. Fields hadn't seen much run in 2024 after losing the starting job to Wooldridge in the preseason but didn't have to shake off any rust. He completed 82.4 percent of his attempts and scored two touchdowns without committing a turnover.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not named starting QB Louisiana-Lafayette's 2024 season will open without Fields as its starting quarterback, Kevin Foote of The Acadiana Advocate reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Fields, his 2023 and offseason effort was not enough to defeat Ben Wooldridge, who will be Louisiana-Lafayette's starting quarterback when the team begins its season Saturday against Grambling State. Like during all his season passed, he will have to wait for a relief opportunity.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in blowout Fields completed 18 of 20 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-21 win against Louisiana-Monroe. He also had six rushes for 38 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Fields completed a whopping 90 percent of his pass attempts Saturday while racking up three total touchdowns. His efforts were enough for Louisiana-Lafayette to pick up the win and become bowl eligible. In five regular season appearances, Fields racked up 914 passing yards and a 7:3 TD:INT.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Fields accounts for 3 TDs; Louisiana-Lafayette bowl eligible with 52-21 rout of UL Monroe

Chandler Fields accounted for three touchdowns and Louisiana-Lafayette became bowl eligible with its 52-21 rout of UL Monroe

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excites in second start Fields was 29-for-39 passing for 282 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-24 loss versus Troy. He also had nine rushes for negative two yards.

Impact After notching 260 yards and two touchdowns in his first start, Fields turned in an even better performance in start No. 2. He completed 74.4 percent of his attempts and managed to throw for three scores. While it's possible that Fields' impressive play could earn him the starting nod for Saturday's regular season finale against Louisiana-Monroe, fantasy managers should keep an eye out for an update on Zeon Chriss's leg injury as gameday approaches.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive as starter Fields was 24-for-38 passing for 260 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 34-31 overtime loss versus Southern Miss.

Impact Fields was solid as a replacement for Zeon Chriss (leg), completing 63 percent of his passes for over 250 yards and a pair of scores. He shared the ball around, with six different Ragin' Cajun receivers posting three or more receptions. If Chriss remains out for Louisiana-Lafayette's matchup with Troy on Nov. 18, Fields will likely remain under center.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named starter vs Southern Miss Head coach Michael Desormeaux indicated Monday that Fields will be the starter for Thursday's game against Souther Miss, Wil Herren of KADN News15 reports.

Impact With teammate Zeon Chriss (leg) ruled out for this game, Fields will get the starting nod against the Golden Eagles. In relief duty during last Saturday's game, the redshirt junior quarterback completed 10 of 17 passes for 92 yards and one interception.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in relief Fields was 10-for-17 passing for 92 yards and one interception during Saturday's 37-17 defeat to Arkansas State.

Impact Fields took over for Zeon Chriss, who was carted off the field in the third quarter with a leg injury, but struggled to make an impact. He was unable to surpass 100 yards on his 17 passing attempts and threw an interception. If Chriss's injury ends up requiring him to miss time, Fields would likely step into the starting role.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Fields didn't participate in Wednesday's spring practice after having surgery on his abdominal, Cory Diaz of The Daily Advertiser reports.

Impact Fields hasn't been fully cleared to throw but expects to be soon. He completed 106-of-182 passes for 1,123 yards for 11 touchdowns and four interceptions in eight games last season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana football quarterback Chandler Fields to miss first week of spring practice Numbers were thin at quarterback as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns opened spring practice Tuesday afternoon.

MARCH 8, 2023 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Efficient outing in loss Fields completed 17 of 25 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown while adding 32 yards rushing.

Impact Fields started out hot in the first half, leading the Ragin' Cajuns to a 13-0 lead in the first half. Two fumbles by running back Chris Smith slowed the offensive production in the second half. Zeon Chriss played the fourth quarter under center.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Marshall Fields (undisclosed) will not play Wednesday against Marshall, Jamarcus Fitzpatrick of KATC TV reports.

Impact Been Wooldridge will take over as the starter for the Cajuns on Wednesday with Fields sidelined. Fields had thrown seven touchdowns in five games but will be unavailable due to an undisclosed issue. His next chance to return comes Oct. 22 against Arkansas State.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Effective as starter Fields has completed 54 of 96 attempts for 608 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions through five games while adding one score on the ground.

Impact Louisiana is throwing the ball more than it's running it but the slow tempo is dragging down Fields' attempts per game. Fields himself averages 6.3 yards per attempt but the seven touchdowns in fewer than 100 passes is an impressive rate. He will face a tough Marshall defense Wednesday that allows just 16 points per game.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana-Lafayette extends nation-leading win streak to 14

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 22, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Wins starting job Fields has won Louisiana-Lafayette's quarterback battle, Jamarcus Fitzpatrick of KATC News reports.

Impact Fields has beat out Ben Wooldridge for the starting job, and will head the Ragin Cajun's offense heading into the 2022 season. The redshirt sophomore threw for 106 yards and one touchdown in six appearances last year. He'll have experienced starters Peter LeBlanc and Michael Jefferson to throw to on the outside.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Louisiana football has harmony, not controversy with starting quarterback battle Inside look at Louisiana quarterback pair Ben Wooldridge and Chandler Fields' relationship and why it staves off controversy.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Working to secure starting job Fields is engaging in an open competition to secure the starting quarterback spot for the Ragin' Cajuns, Kevin Foote of The Acadiana Advocate reports.

Impact According to head coach, Michael Desormeaux, Fields and Ben Wooldridge have separated themselves from the rest of the pack in the battle for the starting job. In the spring game, Fields threw for 38 yards and a touchdown on 4-of-11 passing. Fields has spent three seasons with the program, throwing for 122 yards and a touchdown on 12-of-22 passing. Fields will look to continue working to secure the starting spot moving into Louisiana's summer camp.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives first-team reps Fields, who has spent three seasons with Louisiana-Lafayette, received first-team reps at quarterback ahead of Saturday's scrimmage, Tim Buckley of The Lafayette Daily Advertiser r...

Impact Fields is engaged in a battle for the starting spot with teammate Ben Woolridge. The 5-foot-10 sophomore has appeared in 10 games across his three seasons with the program, logging 122 passing yards and one touchdown on 22 passing attempts. Fields will look to show out in spring training and win the starting job for the Ragin' Cajuns in 2022.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Chandler Fields accounts for 3 TDs; Louisiana-Lafayette bowl eligible with 52-21 rout of UL Monroe

Louisiana-Lafayette extends nation-leading win streak to 14