Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, MS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Eagles (+15.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (3-1) are headed to M. M. Roberts Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-3). Louisiana opens this game as 15.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 57.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this year. In their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns played the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and earned the victory with a final of 41-38. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ended up running the ball 33 different times and totaled 209 yds, earning them an average of 6.3 yards per attempt. For the game, they ran 62 plays which converted into 466 yds. Louisiana conceded 29 completions on 36 attempts for a total of 254 yds, and a completion percentage of 80.6%. Against the rush, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 218 yds on 37 tries, which averages out to 5.9 yards per rush surrendered.

When talking about scoring, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have an average of 37.0 points per contest. Offensively they are averaging 189.8 yards rushing giving them a rank of 44th in Division 1. The Ragin' Cajuns have tallied 1,814 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Louisiana has earned 9 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Louisiana has amassed 91 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 17 penalties for 143 yards. They have turned the football over 3 times.

The Ragin' Cajuns are ranked 77th in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 24.8 points per contest. They are allowing an average of 4.8 yards per tote and 169.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. In total, they have allowed 676 rushing yards through 4 contests. When it comes to yards through the air, the Ragin' Cajuns are allowing 596 yds which puts them in 8th in Division 1. They are conceding 149.0 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 70.2%. In total, they are allowing 318.0 yards/outing which has them ranked 44th in the nation. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 8 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Golden Eagles head into this matchup 1-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Eagles walked away with a loss by a score of 44-7 when they played the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Southern Miss conceded 48 rushing attempts for 273 yards (5.7 yards per carry). The Golden Eagles pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 87.5%, relinquishing 236 yds on 14 out of 16 passing. The Golden Eagles finished the game with a total of 246 yds and they ran 60 plays (4.1 yds per play). Southern Miss rushed for 3.1 yards per carry, totaling 114 yards on 37 attempts.

Regarding how much they score, the Golden Eagles sit 123rd in the country averaging 16.5 points per game. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have an average of 305.8 yards/game, which is good for 119th in college football. The Southern Miss offense has racked up 177 penalty yds on 22 infractions, which has them sitting 105th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 7 picks while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to tally 58 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Golden Eagles have earned 893 passing yards as well as holding an average of 223.3 throwing yards per contest, putting them at 74th in college football. They are averaging 82.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 330 yards overall.

Southern Miss has yielded a total of 892 rushing yards (223.0 yards per game) as well as 12 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have allowed 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 192.5 yards per game, which has them ranked 49th in college football. They have 2 fumbles recovered and 3 picks for the year. The Golden Eagles defense has taken part in 261 plays, which is 37th in Division 1. The Golden Eagles are allowing 33.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 119th in college football. In total, they have surrendered 134 total points.

Who will win tonight's Ragin' Cajuns/Golden Eagles college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns -15.0

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