Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Demon Deacons (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 61

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-2) host the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-1) at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Louisiana opens this matchup as 3.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 61.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Ragin' Cajuns went up against the Tulane Green Wave and took a loss by a final of 41-33. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns rushed the ball a total of 27 different times and tallied 183 yards, which had them averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 62 plays which gave them 421 yards. Louisiana allowed 11 completions on 17 attempts for a total of 83 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.7%. On the ground, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 272 yds on 47 attempts, which is an average of 5.8 yds per rush surrendered.

The Ragin' Cajuns have earned 1,356 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Louisiana has totaled 6 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times. Louisiana has accrued 67 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 9 penalties for 60 yds. Offensively they average 186.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 48th in the country. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 35.7 points per outing.

Regarding passing yards, the Ragin' Cajuns are allowing 342 yards which puts them in 5th in college football. They have surrendered 114.0 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 63.7%. In total, they have given up 266.7 yards per outing putting them at 21st in D-1. They have granted 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per rush on the ground and 152.7 yards on the ground per game this season. Overall, they have conceded 458 yards via the ground game in 3 games. The Ragin' Cajuns are ranked 51st in Division 1 in terms of team defense, giving up 20.3 PPG.

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The Demon Deacons come into this game with a record of 1-2 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Demon Deacons took a loss by a final score of 40-6 against the Ole Miss Rebels. The Demon Deacons finished the game with a total of 311 yards and they ran 74 plays (4.2 yds per play). Wake Forest rushed the football for 1.4 yards per carry, finishing the game with 46 yds on 32 carries. Wake Forest surrendered 45 run attempts for 272 yds (6.0 yds per rush). The Demon Deacons passing defense allowed a completion rate of 76.5%, surrendering 377 yards on 26 out of 34 passing.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Demon Deacons are sitting 86th in D-1 averaging 27.0 points per contest. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have an average of 456.0 yards per game, ranking them 32nd in the nation. The Wake Forest offense has totaled 131 yds of penalties on 15 infractions, ranking them 116th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 1 interception while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 72 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Demon Deacons have thrown for 988 passing yards as well as holding an average of 329.3 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 7th in D-1. They average 126.7 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 380 yards for this year.

The Demon Deacons are giving up 28.0 PPG, which has them sitting 95th in the nation. Wake Forest has allowed a total of 530 yards via the ground game (176.7 yards per game) as well as 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 84 points. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns through the air and 295.3 yards per contest, which has them in 127th in college football. The Demon Deacons defense has taken the field for 219 plays, which is good for 39th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 1 fumble and 3 picks for the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Demon Deacons -3.0

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