Marshall (2-2) vs Louisiana (1-3)
September 27, 2025 at 08:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisiana -1.5 — Over/Under: +46.5
The Marshall Thundering Herd and Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns meet Saturday in college football action at Cajun Field. Here’s a Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction. This article will include a Marshall vs Louisiana Pick.
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat Eastern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee, and they play Old Dominion next. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won 9 of their last 11 games. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson is completing 79.4 percent of his passes for 379 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Demarcus Lacey and Toby Payne have combined for 236 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw has 7 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 180 yards per contest, and Michal Allen leads the way with 135 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 25.3 points and 359.3 yards per game. Kerion Martin leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 25 tackles, Jamaal Whyce Jr. has 2.5 sacks and Boogie Trotter has 2 interceptions.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns lost to Missouri and Eastern Michigan, and they play James Madison next. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Daniel Beale is completing 50.7 percent of his passes for 313 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Shelton Sampson Jr. and Robert Williams have combined for 239 receiving yards on 17 catches, while Brock Chappell has 4 receptions.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns ground game is averaging 199.3 yards per contest, and Zylan Perry leads the way with 336 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisiana-Lafayette is allowing 27.5 points and 376 yards per game. Jaden Dugger leads the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns with 32 tackles, Jaelen Crider has 1.5 sacks and Cameron Whitfield has 1 interception.
Louisiana may be the more talented team, but I’m not running to the window to lay points with a team that just lost to Eastern Michigan. Louisiana has been dreadful offensively up to this point and can’t stop the run defensively. Marshall hasn’t had the toughest schedule in the world but has found its offense in its last two games. Marshall should be able to build on such efforts against a bad Louisiana defense. Marshall is also 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog, and 3 of hose covers were outright victories. I wouldn’t be shocked if Marshall won this game outright, considering Eastern Michigan just snapped its 8-game losing streak against the Ragin’ Cajuns. Give me the road dog.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat Eastern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee, and they play Old Dominion next. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won 9 of their last 11 games. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson is completing 79.4 percent of his passes for 379 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Demarcus Lacey and Toby Payne have combined for 236 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw has 7 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 180 yards per contest, and Michal Allen leads the way with 135 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 25.3 points and 359.3 yards per game. Kerion Martin leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 25 tackles, Jamaal Whyce Jr. has 2.5 sacks and Boogie Trotter has 2 interceptions.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns lost to Missouri and Eastern Michigan, and they play James Madison next. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Daniel Beale is completing 50.7 percent of his passes for 313 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Shelton Sampson Jr. and Robert Williams have combined for 239 receiving yards on 17 catches, while Brock Chappell has 4 receptions.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns ground game is averaging 199.3 yards per contest, and Zylan Perry leads the way with 336 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisiana-Lafayette is allowing 27.5 points and 376 yards per game. Jaden Dugger leads the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns with 32 tackles, Jaelen Crider has 1.5 sacks and Cameron Whitfield has 1 interception.
Marshall Thundering Herd @ Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won each of its last 10 September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last three games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana has lost three of its last four games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last seven September games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-one of Louisiana’s last 26 games against conference opponents at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Marshall’s last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Zylan Perry leads Louisiana for touchdowns (3) this season.
Marshall Thundering Herd Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Cameron Smith leads the Sun Belt Conference for forced fumbles (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (13.0).
- Louisiana ranks 129th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (215.8).
- Marshall ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (9.0).
- Marshall ranks T124th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.5).
Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction
Louisiana may be the more talented team, but I’m not running to the window to lay points with a team that just lost to Eastern Michigan. Louisiana has been dreadful offensively up to this point and can’t stop the run defensively. Marshall hasn’t had the toughest schedule in the world but has found its offense in its last two games. Marshall should be able to build on such efforts against a bad Louisiana defense. Marshall is also 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog, and 3 of hose covers were outright victories. I wouldn’t be shocked if Marshall won this game outright, considering Eastern Michigan just snapped its 8-game losing streak against the Ragin’ Cajuns. Give me the road dog.