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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-3) are in action on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-3) at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Golden Eagles. The over/under for this matchup is 43.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Louisiana vs. Southern Miss
- Game Day: Thursday, October 27, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Stadium: M.M. Roberts Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragin’ Cajuns | -2.5 | -112 | -109 | 43.5 | -113 | -109 | -148 | +116 |
Louisiana Betting Insights
- Southern Miss has a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more, the Golden Eagles have a 3-1 record against the spread.
- Southern Miss games have gone over the point total in three out of seven opportunities (42.9%).
Louisiana Stats & Insights
- Louisiana is compiling 356.4 yards per game on offense (98th in the FBS), and rank 35th on defense, yielding 343.1 yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Louisiana has been a top-25 unit, ranking 21st-best by giving up only 19.0 points per game. The offense ranks 79th (27.0 points per game).
- Louisiana is totaling 227.7 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 80th in the FBS. The defense ranks 55th, giving up 219.7 passing yards per game.
- Louisiana is averaging 128.7 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 99th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 38th, surrendering 123.4 rushing yards per contest.
- Louisiana is putting up a 41.9% third-down conversion rate on offense (54th in the FBS), and ranks 68th on the other side of the ball with a 38.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 17 forced turnovers (fourth in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), Louisiana’s +9 turnover margin is the fourth-best in college football.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 986 yards (140.9 ypg) to lead Louisiana, completing 62.8% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 116 rushing yards on 26 carries.
- Chris Smith has racked up 261 yards on 46 carries while finding the end zone two times as a runner. He’s also caught 15 passes for 107 yards (15.3 per game).
- Terrence Williams has been handed the ball 55 times this year and racked up 195 yards (27.9 per game).
- Michael Jefferson’s team-high 387 yards as a receiver have come on 24 catches (out of 45 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Neal Johnson has hauled in 15 receptions totaling 187 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jacob Bernard has compiled nine grabs for 151 yards, an average of 21.6 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Andre Jones leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL, 22 tackles, and one interception.
- Louisiana’s tackle leader, Jourdon Quibodeaux, has 50 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Bralen Trahan has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 40 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Southern Miss Betting Insights
- Southern Miss has a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Southern Miss is 3-1 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Southern Miss’ seven games with a set total.
Southern Miss Stats & Insights
- Southern Miss has been sputtering on offense, ranking 21st-worst with 334.1 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, allowing 349.1 total yards per contest (38th-ranked).
- Southern Miss is generating 25.0 points per contest on offense this season (92nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 21.9 points per contest (34th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of passing, Southern Miss ranks 99th in the FBS (208.7 passing yards per game) and 79th defensively (237.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Southern Miss has been thriving on run defense, surrendering just 111.4 rushing yards per game (23rd-best). Offensively, it ranks 102nd in the FBS by putting up 125.4 rushing yards per game.
- Southern Miss ranks 89th in the FBS with a 36.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 50th with a 36.0% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- Southern Miss has a -7 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Southern Miss’ Best Players
- Zach Wilcke has thrown for 979 yards on 60% passing while tossing seven touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season.
- Frank Gore Jr. has run for 568 yards on 116 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Janari Dean has been given 39 carries and totaled 116 yards with two touchdowns.
- Jason Brownlee has totaled 31 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 397 (56.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 57 times and has four touchdowns.
- Jakarius Caston has racked up 264 receiving yards (37.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 21 receptions.
- Tiaquelin Mims’ 15 targets have resulted in 11 receptions for 167 yards.
- Dominic Quewon has 7.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and nine tackles.
- Southern Miss’ leading tackler, Santrell Latham, has 27 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jay Stanley has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
