South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Ragin' Cajuns (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

Cajun Field is the site where the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (8-1) will play the South Alabama Jaguars (4-5) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Louisiana opens this game as 8.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 58.

The South Alabama Jaguars step onto the field holding a record of 4-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Jaguars played against the Georgia Southern Eagles and went home with a loss by a final score of 34-30. Against the run, the Jaguars gave up 106 yds on 36 tries, which calculates to 2.9 yds per run allowed. South Alabama surrendered 25 completions on 33 attempts for 231 yards, and a completion percentage of 75.8%. When all was said and done, they had 68 plays which gave them 458 yards. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up rushing 36 different times and totaled 184 yds, which is an average of 5.1 yds per attempt.

The Jaguars have tallied 4,101 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, South Alabama has amassed 15 touchdowns through the air and 23 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 6 times. South Alabama has 201 first downs, and they have been hurt by 76 penalties for 663 yds. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 212.8 yards via the ground game which is 15th in Division 1. In terms of scoring, the South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 35.6 points per game.

The Jaguars rank 69th in college football in terms of team defense, allowing 24.8 PPG. They are allowing 4.0 yards per rush and 126.6 rushing yards per game for the season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,139 rushing yards through 9 outings. When it comes to passing yards, the Jaguars are giving up 2,378 yds which ranks them 116th in the nation. They have conceded 264.2 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 64.1%. For the season, they have relinquished 390.8 yards per game ranking them 93rd in Division 1. They have surrendered 14 touchdowns by air as well as 13 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Ragin' Cajuns head into this game 8-1 this season. When they last played, the Ragin' Cajuns walked away with a victory by a final of 55-19 when they played the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the contest with 579 yards and they ran 65 plays (8.9 yds per play). Louisiana rushed the ball for 8.7 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 278 yards on 32 attempts. Louisiana surrendered 39 run attempts for 209 yards (5.4 yds per rush). The Ragin' Cajuns passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 67.6%, surrendering 192 yds on 25 for 37 through the air.

In terms of how much they score, the Ragin' Cajuns are ranking 25th in the nation with an average of 35.2 PPG. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns maintain an average of 456.2 yards/game, which has them sitting 13th in the country. The Louisiana offense has 400 yards of penalties on 51 infractions, which has them ranked 86th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 0 fumbles and they have been able to earn 205 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Ragin' Cajuns have thrown for 2,401 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 266.8 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 32nd in college football. They hold an average of 189.4 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,705 yards overall.

Louisiana has conceded a total of 1,462 rushing yards (162.4 yards per game) and 14 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 173.0 yards/outing, ranking them 17th in the country. They have tallied 3 fumbles and 9 interceptions over the course of the season. The Ragin' Cajuns defense has participated in 561 plays, which has them ranked 21st in the nation. The Ragin' Cajuns are relinquishing 21.8 PPG, which has them ranked 37th in Division 1. This year, they have surrendered 196 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Jaguars +8.5

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