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Centennial Bank Stadium is the venue where the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-3) will battle the Arkansas State Red Wolves (4-4) on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are significant favorites (-9) in their game versus the Red Wolves, with the over/under at 60 points. (On the moneyline, the Ragin’ Cajuns are -364 and the Red Wolves are +282.)
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Game Info for Louisiana vs. Arkansas State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Stadium: Centennial Bank Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -9 | -110 | -110 | 60 | -110 | -110 | -364 | +282 |
Louisiana Pick Insights
- Louisiana has gone 3-5-0 ATS this season.
- Louisiana has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 9 points or more this season (0-2).
- Louisiana games have hit the over on four of eight occasions (50%).
Louisiana Stats & Insights
- Louisiana ranks 50th in total offense (415.9 yards per game) and 77th in total defense (382 yards allowed per game) this year.
- From an offensive standpoint, Louisiana ranks 35th in the FBS with 32.9 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 78th in points allowed (382 points allowed per contest).
- Louisiana is averaging 201.4 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 99th in the FBS. The defense ranks 89th, giving up 237.4 passing yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Louisiana has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by putting up 214.5 per game. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 67th on defense (144.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Louisiana ranks 38th in third-down efficiency (43.3%) on offense and 75th in third-down percentage allowed (38.3%) on defense this season.
- Louisiana has forced 15 total turnovers (18th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (88th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 43rd-ranked in college football.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Zeon Chriss has thrown for 1,051 yards, completing 66.2% of his passes and recording 10 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 476 yards (59.5 ypg) on 67 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Jacob Kibodi has racked up 585 yards on 87 carries while finding the end zone six times.
- Robert Williams’ leads his squad with 294 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 23 receptions (out of 34 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Jacob Bernard has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 274 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Peter LeBlanc has compiled 17 grabs for 246 yards, an average of 30.8 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Cameron Whitfield leads the team with seven sacks, and also has three TFL and 24 tackles.
- Louisiana’s tackle leader, K.C. Ossai, has 44 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyrone Lewis has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 36 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
Arkansas State Betting Insights
- So far this season, Arkansas State has put together a 3-4-1 record against the spread.
- Arkansas State is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 9-point underdogs.
- Arkansas State games have gone over the point total in four out of eight opportunities (50%).
Arkansas State Pick Insights
- Arkansas State has not been getting things done on defense, ranking seventh-worst with 455.4 total yards given up per game. It has been more effective offensively, putting up 373.3 total yards per contest (77th-ranked).
- Arkansas State ranks 97th in points per game (23), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 33.8 points ceded per contest.
- Arkansas State ranks 65th in passing yards per game (230.3), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 269 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Arkansas State’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 186.4 rushing yards per game, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 85th with 143 rushing yards per contest.
- Arkansas State’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering a 33.7% third-down percentage, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 91st with a 40.8% third-down rate surrendered.
- With five forced turnovers (127th in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (33rd in the FBS) this season, Arkansas State ranks 105th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.
Arkansas State’s Best Players
- Jaylen Raynor leads Arkansas State with 1,454 yards on 84-of-144 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 271 rushing yards (33.9 ypg) on 69 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Ja’Quez Cross has rushed 70 times for 412 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Zak Wallace has compiled 347 yards on 88 carries with three touchdowns.
- Corey Rucker’s 443 receiving yards (55.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has 22 receptions on 51 targets.
- Courtney Jackson has caught 23 passes and compiled 433 receiving yards (54.1 per game) with six touchdowns.
- Jeff Foreman’s 13 catches (on 28 targets) have netted him 308 yards (38.5 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Keyron Crawford paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 24 tackles.
- Javante Mackey, Arkansas State’s tackle leader, has 44 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Trevian Thomas leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 38 tackles and one pass defended.
