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On Saturday at 5:00 PM ET, the Texas State Bobcats (4-7) will host the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-6).
The Ragin’ Cajuns are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-5.5), versus the Bobcats. The over/under for this matchup is 45 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Louisiana vs. Texas State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: San Marcos, Texas
- Stadium: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragin’ Cajuns | -5.5 | -109 | -112 | 45 | -112 | -109 | -209 | +170 |
Louisiana Betting Insights
- So far this year, Texas State has compiled a 5-6-0 record against the spread.
- Texas State is a 2-3 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- Texas State has hit the over in five of their 11 games with a set total (45.5%).
Louisiana Stats & Insights
- Louisiana is totaling 361.4 yards per game on offense this year (91st in the FBS), and are surrendering 362.5 yards per game (49th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Louisiana is totaling 25.7 points per game on offense, which ranks them 81st in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 43rd, allowing 23.7 points per game.
- Louisiana is averaging 217.6 passing yards per game on offense (85th in the FBS), and ranks 72nd defensively with 227.0 passing yards allowed per game.
- Louisiana is putting up 143.7 rushing yards per game on offense this year (75th in the FBS), and is giving up 135.5 rushing yards per game (48th) on defense.
- Louisiana is posting a 38.4% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 79th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 82nd, surrendering a 40.5% third-down conversion rate.
- With 21 forced turnovers (12th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (46th in the FBS), Louisiana’s +7 turnover margin is the 16th-best in college football.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Ben Wooldridge has recorded 1,627 yards (147.9 ypg) on 137-of-243 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 187 rushing yards (17.0 ypg) on 48 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Chris Smith has carried the ball 98 times for a team-high 509 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times as a runner.
- This season, Terrence Williams has carried the ball 99 times for 365 yards (33.2 per game) and one touchdown.
- Michael Jefferson’s leads his squad with 729 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 45 catches (out of 76 targets) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Neal Johnson has reeled in 22 passes while averaging 24.8 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- John Stephens Jr.’s 10 receptions are good enough for 222 yards and three touchdowns.
- Zi’Yon Hill has collected 7.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 10.0 TFL and 38 tackles.
- Louisiana’s leading tackler, Jourdon Quibodeaux, has 78 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Bralen Trahan leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 61 tackles and four passes defended.
Texas State Betting Insights
- Texas State is 5-6-0 against the spread this year.
- In games it has played as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season, Texas State is 2-3 against the spread.
- Texas State games have gone over the point total in five out of 11 opportunities (45.5%).
Texas State Stats & Insights
- Texas State has been struggling offensively, ranking 17th-worst with 320.8 total yards per game. It has been more productive defensively, allowing 354.6 total yards per contest (42nd-ranked).
- Texas State ranks 106th in the FBS with 21.8 points per game on offense, and it ranks 55th with 25.0 points allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Texas State ranks 69th in the FBS with 228.7 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 91st with 242.5 passing yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Offensively, Texas State is a bottom-25 run offense, accumulating only 92.1 rushing yards per game (eighth-worst). Fortunately, it is thriving on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering just 112.1 rushing yards per contest (20th-best).
- With a 35.9% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Texas State ranks 97th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 30th, giving up a 34.1% third-down rate.
- At +4, Texas State has the 39th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 19 forced turnovers (28th in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (61st in the FBS).
Texas State’s Best Players
- Layne Hatcher leads Texas State with 2,521 yards on 260-of-414 passing with 19 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season.
- Lincoln Pare has rushed for 539 yards on 144 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 28 catches, totaling 226 yards and one touchdown through the air.
- Calvin Hill has racked up 338 yards (on 76 carries) with one touchdown.
- Ashtyn Hawkins’ 582 receiving yards (52.9 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 55 catches on 73 targets with seven touchdowns.
- Marcell Barbee has caught 21 passes and compiled 299 receiving yards (27.2 per game) with one touchdown.
- Javen Banks’ 31 targets have resulted in 19 receptions for 271 yards and four touchdowns.
- Nelson Mbanasor has collected 5.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 5.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
- Texas State’s tackle leader, Sione Tupou, has 51 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Kordell Rodgers has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 12 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
