The University of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-1, 0-1 Away) and University of Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (1-2, 1-0 Home) square off at JPS Field at James L. Malone Stadium on Saturday as both teams open their Sun Belt Conference schedules. The Ragin’ Cajuns are nine-point favorites, and the total is 51.5.Louisiana is coming off a 33-21 loss against Rice at Rice Stadium last Saturday. Ben Wooldridge threw for 76 yards. Chris Smith ran six times for 39 yards and a touchdown. Michael Jefferson caught five passes for 53 yards. Louisiana-Monroe lost 63-7 to No. 2 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium last Saturday. Chandler Rogers was 11 of 21 for 91 yards and an interception. Malik Jackson carried 13 times for 36 yards and a touchdown. Zach Rasmussen caught four receptions for 39 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Ragin’ Cajuns won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 21-16 victory in November, their fourth straight win against Louisiana-Monroe.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 31.3 points per game so far this season, 75th in FBS, and they are facing a Warhawks defense that has surrendered 40.7 PPG (124th). Meanwhile, Louisiana-Monroe has scored 17.3 points a game this season, 118th in the country, and Louisiana is allowing 20.3 PPG (49th).The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 90th in the country in passing yards per game (221.7) and 106th in rushing (112.7), while the Warhawks are 84th in passing yards allowed per game (238.7) and 85th against the run (160.7). Louisiana-Monroe has been one of the nation’s least productive passing teams, averaging 171.7 passing yards per game (111th), while ranking 107th in rushing yards (112.3). The Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 258.3 passing yards (97th) and 100.0 rushing yards per game (37th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through three games, Chandler Fields has thrown for six touchdowns (1 INT) and 117.3 yards per game to lead Louisiana in passing. Smith leads the team in rushing with an average of 37.7 yards a game over three games. He has two touchdowns on the ground. Jefferson is the Ragin’ Cajuns’ leading receiver with 51.3 yards a game and one TD. Rogers has two passing touchdowns (2 INT) with 152.3 yards per game through three games to lead Louisiana-Monroe. In one prior home game this season, he threw for two TDs and 253 yards. Jackson has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 36.7 yards a game through three games. He has two touchdowns. Jevin Frett has been the primary target in the Warhawks’ passing game. He has one touchdown and a 47.0 yard per game average through three appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Louisiana (-350)
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