Ragin Cajuns Name Walker Starting Quarterback for 2025
Walker Howard—a former four-star quarterback who spent two seasons at Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin and one season at LSU—has officially been named the starting quarterback for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The Lafayette native, who totaled just 10 passing attempts for 63 yards over his college career to date, now gets his first real opportunity to take the reins. His debut start is scheduled for August 30 against Rice, a move confirmed by Pete Thamel on August 19, 2025—and a game that signals a new chapter in Howard’s collegiate career. For Ole Miss, this change ushers in Austin Simmons as their lead quarterback, following his competitive bid behind Jaxson Dart last season.