Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Prediction

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will beat the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will cover the spread, and the total will go under.

Looking at recent performance metrics, both teams display competitive offensive numbers, with Louisiana averaging 29.9 points per game and Marshall slightly ahead at 30.8 PPG. However, when examining their yards gained per attempt, Louisiana holds a more efficient passing game, throwing for approximately 243.5 yards per game at a completion rate of 63.3%. In contrast, Marshall’s passing attack falls short, averaging only 172 yards per contest with a lesser completion percentage around 57.8%. This discrepancy in the passing game will likely tilt the contest in favor of Louisiana, especially if they can capitalize on any passing opportunities.

On the ground, Marshall boasts a strong rushing attack, averaging nearly 197 yards per game on 39.4 attempts. Conversely, Louisiana’s rushing total stands at about 163 yards with 35 attempts. While both ground games present a threat, the Ragin’ Cajuns’ ability to balance their offense creates mismatches against Marshall’s defense. Furthermore, with both units generating a combined scoring output near the mid-30s, I anticipate a game that stays below the projected total, as both defenses tighten in critical situations. Overall, expect Louisiana to emerge victorious while slowing the pace enough to keep the total down.