Southern Miss (4-2) vs Louisiana (2-4)
October 18, 2025 at 05:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisiana +3.5 — Over/Under: +53.5
In this article we will formulate a Southern Miss vs Louisiana prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Southern Miss also has wins against Jacksonville State, Appalachian State, and Jackson State, while they picked up losses against Louisiana Tech and Mississippi State. The Golden Eagles have won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for first in the Sun Belt West standings. Southern Miss has scored 32.2 points per game with 247.2 passing yards and 147.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.7 points against per game this season. Braylon Braxton has thrown for 1,473 yards, 13 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jeffery Pittman has rushed for 346 yards and six scores on 74 carries this year.
Louisiana also has losses against Eastern Michigan, Missouri, and Rice, while getting wins against McNeese and Marshall. The Ragin’ Cajuns have lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for third in the Sun Belt West standings. Lunch Winfield has thrown for 372 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Zylan Perry (questionable) has rushed for 411 yards and five scores on 59 carries this season.
The underdog has won three of Louisiana’s last four games at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
Louisiana has covered the spread in each of its last eight October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Southern Miss has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight completed road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Southern Miss has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
Four of Southern Miss’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Louisiana ranks 133rd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (26:11).
Southern Miss ranks T126th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (72.7).
Southern Miss ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (8.3).
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 4-2 (2-0) this year after they defeated Georgia Southern by a score of 38-35 last week. Southern Miss led 28-7 at halftime and 38-21 in the fourth quarter, but allowed the last 14 points to lose the cover. The Golden Eagles out gained Georgia Southern by a total of 421-395, went 6-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Braylon Braxton went 19-28 for 237 yards and two touchdowns, while Jeffery Pittman carried the ball 31 times for 140 yards and two scores. Elijah Metcalf led the receivers with four receptions for 62 yards in the win. The Southern Miss defense recorded five sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.Southern Miss also has wins against Jacksonville State, Appalachian State, and Jackson State, while they picked up losses against Louisiana Tech and Mississippi State. The Golden Eagles have won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for first in the Sun Belt West standings. Southern Miss has scored 32.2 points per game with 247.2 passing yards and 147.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.7 points against per game this season. Braylon Braxton has thrown for 1,473 yards, 13 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jeffery Pittman has rushed for 346 yards and six scores on 74 carries this year.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are 2-4 (1-1) this season after they lost to James Madison by a score of 24-14 in their last game. Louisiana led 14-7 at halftime, but was out scored 17-0 in the second half for the loss. The Ragin’ Cajuns were out gained by a total of 477-288, went 3-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 3-1 in the game. Lunch Winfield went 14-28 for 243 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 23 yards on 15 carries. Robert Williams led the receivers with five catches for 134 yards in the loss. The ULL defense recorded zero sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.Louisiana also has losses against Eastern Michigan, Missouri, and Rice, while getting wins against McNeese and Marshall. The Ragin’ Cajuns have lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for third in the Sun Belt West standings. Lunch Winfield has thrown for 372 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Zylan Perry (questionable) has rushed for 411 yards and five scores on 59 carries this season.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
Southern Miss has lost eight of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked teams.The underdog has won three of Louisiana’s last four games at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
Louisiana has covered the spread in each of its last eight October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Southern Miss has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight completed road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win
Southern Miss has won four of its last five games.Southern Miss has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
Each of Louisiana’s last six October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.Four of Southern Miss’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
Louisiana ranks 133rd among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (215.8).Louisiana ranks 133rd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (26:11).
Southern Miss ranks T126th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (72.7).
Southern Miss ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (8.3).
Southern Miss vs Louisiana Prediction
Southern Miss comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have scored at least 38 points in all four of those wins. The Golden Eagles have been great offensively, but they did allow 35 points last time out. Louisiana has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed at least 34 points in three of those four. The Ragin’ Cajuns have had a ton of trouble defensively and I think we are going to see plenty of points, so take the over in this contest.David Racey is 70-48 (59%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!