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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet for the New Orleans Bowl. The matchup is at 2:15 PM ET on December 16, 2023, and airs on ESPN.
The Gamecocks are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Ragin’ Cajuns. The over/under for this matchup is 59.5 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 | -3 | -111 | -109 | 59.5 | -111 | -109 | -157 | +132 |
Jacksonville State Pick Insights
- Jacksonville State has posted a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 3 points, Jacksonville State has a 3-0 record 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 is averaging 397.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 56th in the FBS. On defense, the Gamecocks rank 52nd, giving up 361.6 yards per contest.
- Jacksonville State is totaling 29.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 52nd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 26th, allowing 20.3 points per contest.
- It’s been a tough stretch for Jacksonville State in terms of throwing the football and defending the pass, ranking 13th-worst in passing offense (165.6 passing yards per game) and 24th-worst in passing defense (248.3 passing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- Jacksonville State has been surging on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking fifth-best in rushing offense (232.3 rushing yards per game) and 24th-best in rushing defense (113.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- 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 allowing a 32.6% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 82nd (37.2% third-down percentage).
- With 25 forced turnovers (second in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (45th in the FBS), Jacksonville State’s +10 turnover margin is the eighth-best in college football.
Jacksonville State’s Best Players
- Zion Webb has thrown for 1,281 yards, completing 50% of his passes and recording five touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 638 yards (53.2 ypg) on 116 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Malik Jackson has racked up 860 yards on 133 carries while finding the end zone seven times.
- Perry Carter Jr.’s 618 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 61 times and has collected 34 catches and three touchdowns.
- Sean Brown has hauled in 18 passes while averaging 24.3 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
- Quinton Lane has a total of 260 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 24 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Chris Hardie has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 10 TFL, 39 tackles, and one interception.
- Quae Drake, Jacksonville State’s top tackler, has 61 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Kekoura Tarnue leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 35 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
Louisiana Betting Insights
- Louisiana’s ATS record is 5-7-0 this season.
- Louisiana is a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Louisiana’s 12 games with a set total.
Louisiana Pick Insights
- Louisiana ranks 50th with 405.7 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 60th with 373.2 total yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Louisiana is putting up 32.3 points per contest on offense this season (35th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 28.2 points per game (86th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of passing, Louisiana ranks 72nd in the FBS (221.8 passing yards per game) and 48th defensively (213.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive angle, Louisiana is accumulating 183.8 rushing yards per contest (31st-ranked). It ranks 86th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (159.9 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- Louisiana’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, surrendering a 45.2% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 48th with a 45.2% third-down rate.
- At 0, Louisiana sports the 65th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 19 forced turnovers (36th in the FBS) and 19 turnovers committed (86th in the FBS).
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.
- Jacob Kibodi is his team’s leading rusher with 129 carries for 729 yards, or 60.8 per game. He’s found paydirt seven times on the ground, as well.
- Jacob Bernard has totaled 37 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 473 (39.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 42 times and has one touchdown.
- Peter LeBlanc has 29 receptions (on 44 targets) for a total of 449 yards (37.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Neal Johnson’s 45 targets have resulted in 29 grabs for 356 yards and five touchdowns.
- Cameron Whitfield has seven sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 34 tackles.
- K.C. Ossai is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 64 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Tyrone Lewis leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 57 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
