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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet for the New Orleans Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 16, 2023, starting at 2:15 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Gamecocks are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Ragin’ Cajuns. The over/under for this matchup is 58 points.
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Game Info for Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Game Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Game Time: 2:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Stadium: Caesars Superdome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | -2.5 | -114 | -105 | 58 | -110 | -110 | -142 | +120 |
Jacksonville State Pick Insights
- Jacksonville State has posted a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, Jacksonville State is 3-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Jacksonville State’s 10 games with a set total.
Jacksonville State Stats & Insights
- Jacksonville State ranks 56th in total offense (397.8 yards per game) and 52nd in total defense (361.6 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Jacksonville State ranks 52nd in scoring offense (29.8 points per game) and 26th in scoring defense (20.3 points allowed per game) this season.
- Jacksonville State ranks 13th-worst in passing offense (165.6 passing yards per game) and 24th-worst in passing defense (248.3 passing yards per game allowed) this year.
- Jacksonville State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (fifth-best with 232.3 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (24th-best with 113.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Jacksonville State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 23rd-best by giving up a 32.6% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 82nd (37.2% third-down percentage).
- Jacksonville State has forced 25 total turnovers (second in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (45th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +10, the eighth-best in college football.
Jacksonville State’s Best Players
- Zion Webb leads Jacksonville State with 1,281 yards (106.8 ypg) on 97-of-194 passing with five touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He also has 638 rushing yards on 116 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
- Malik Jackson has racked up 860 yards on 133 carries while finding the end zone seven times as a runner.
- Perry Carter Jr.’s 618 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 61 times and has collected 34 catches and three touchdowns.
- Sean Brown has put up a 292-yard season so far with five touchdowns, hauling in 18 passes on 38 targets.
- Quinton Lane has been the target of 38 passes and racked up 24 receptions for 260 yards, an average of 21.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Chris Hardie paces the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has 10 TFL, 39 tackles, and one interception.
- Quae Drake is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 61 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Kekoura Tarnue has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 35 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and three passes defended to his name.
Louisiana Betting Insights
- Louisiana is 5-7-0 ATS this year.
- Louisiana is a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- Louisiana games have hit the over in seven out of 12 opportunities (58.3%).
Louisiana Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Louisiana is posting 405.7 total yards per contest (50th-ranked). It ranks 60th in the FBS on defense (373.2 total yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, Louisiana is posting 32.3 points per contest (35th-ranked). It ranks 86th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (28.2 points given up per game).
- Louisiana ranks 72nd in the FBS with 221.8 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 48th with 213.3 passing yards given up per contest on defense.
- Louisiana ranks 31st in the FBS with 183.8 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 86th with 159.9 rushing yards given up per contest on defense.
- Louisiana has been struggling on third down, ranking 17th-worst with a 45.2% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, regstering a 41.7% third-down rate (48th-ranked).
- After forcing 19 turnovers (36th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 19 times (86th in the FBS) this season, Louisiana sports the 65th-ranked turnover margin of 0.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Zeon Chriss has been a dual threat for Louisiana this season. He has 1,222 passing yards (101.8 per game) while completing 66.7% of his passes. He’s thrown 11 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 492 yards (41 ypg) on 73 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jacob Kibodi, has carried the ball 129 times for 729 yards (60.8 per game) with seven touchdowns.
- Jacob Bernard’s 473 receiving yards (39.4 yards per game) are a team high. He has 37 catches on 42 targets with one touchdown.
- Peter LeBlanc has caught 29 passes and compiled 449 receiving yards (37.4 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Neal Johnson’s 29 receptions (on 45 targets) have netted him 356 yards (29.7 ypg) and five touchdowns.
- Cameron Whitfield has seven sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 34 tackles.
- K.C. Ossai, Louisiana’s top tackler, has 64 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyrone Lewis has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 57 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
