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One of the best rushers in college football will be on display when Darius Taylor and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-2) host the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (3-1) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Golden Gophers are double-digit favorites (currently -11) in their matchup against the Ragin’ Cajuns, with the over/under being 48.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Golden Gophers are -454 and the Ragin’ Cajuns are +343.)
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Game Info for Minnesota vs. Louisiana
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -11 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 | -454 | +343 |
Minnesota Pick Insights
- Minnesota has compiled a 0-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Minnesota is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 11 points or more this season.
- In Minnesota’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Minnesota Stats & Insights
- Minnesota is putting up 341 yards per game on offense (99th in the FBS), and rank 70th defensively, yielding 364.5 yards allowed per game.
- Minnesota ranks 106th in scoring offense (21.3 points per game) and 50th in scoring defense (21 points allowed per game) this season.
- While Minnesota’s pass defense ranks 99th with 249.8 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking 12th-worst (149.8 passing yards per game).
- Offensively, Minnesota ranks 38th in the FBS with 191.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 45th in rushing yards allowed per contest (114.8).
- Minnesota owns the 70th-ranked third-down offense this year (40.7% third-down percentage), but has been worse defensively, ranking eighth-worst with a 50.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- Minnesota has the 22nd-best turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing eight turnovers (18th in the FBS) while turning it over five times (50th in the FBS).
Minnesota’s Best Players
- Athan Kaliakmanis has 599 passing yards for Minnesota, completing 55.1% of his passes and tossing three touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 75 rushing yards (18.8 ypg) on 21 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Taylor has 532 rushing yards on 87 carries with four touchdowns.
- Sean Tyler has been handed the ball 30 times this year and racked up 136 yards (34 per game).
- Corey Crooms’ 196 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 26 times and has registered 16 catches.
- Daniel Jackson has caught 15 passes for 163 yards (40.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Lemeke Brockington’s five receptions are good enough for 73 yards and one touchdown.
- Danny Striggow has collected 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and eight tackles.
- Minnesota’s tackle leader, Maverick Baranowski, has 15 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyler Nubin has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has six tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Louisiana Betting Insights
- Louisiana has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- Three of Louisiana’s four games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
Louisiana Pick Insights
- Louisiana’s defense ranks 50th in the FBS with 334.5 total yards allowed per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 19th-best by accumulating 479.5 total yards per contest.
- Louisiana’s offense has been dominant, putting up 38.8 points per contest (21st-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 91st by giving up 27.5 points per game.
- With 241.3 passing yards per game on offense, Louisiana ranks 64th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 53rd, allowing 208 passing yards per game.
- Louisiana’s rushing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks fourth-best in the FBS with 238.3 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 126.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 61st.
- Louisiana’s third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 12th-best in the FBS with a 27.6% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is putting up a 39.2% third-down rate, which ranks 80th.
- Louisiana has recorded five forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (105th in the FBS) this season for a -3 turnover margin that ranks 103rd in the FBS.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Ben Wooldridge has compiled 508 yards (127 per game) while completing 56.5% of his passes and collecting five touchdown passes with one interception this season. He’s also rushed for 77 yards with two touchdowns.
- Jacob Kibodi has run the ball 33 times for 311 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Dre’lyn Washington has racked up 191 yards (on 21 carries) with one touchdown.
- Harvey Broussard has registered 12 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 147 (36.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 17 times and has one touchdown.
- Jacob Bernard has 12 receptions (on 14 targets) for a total of 140 yards (35 yards per game) this year.
- Robert Williams’ 17 targets have resulted in 12 catches for 137 yards and one touchdown.
- Jordan Lawson has collected four sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 13 tackles.
- K.C. Ossai, Louisiana’s top tackler, has 22 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyree Skipper has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 15 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
