| MATCHUP | SE Louisiana Lions | UL Monroe Warhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Where | UL Monroe Stadium | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UL Monroe Warhawks Preview
UL Monroe has a 0-2 record this season and are coming off a 20-26 road loss against UAB. They will face Florida Atlantic and South Alabama next. Offensively, UL Monroe averages 16.5 points per game, ranking 126th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 44 points per game, which is 135th. UL Monroe averages 267.5 total yards per game (98 passing and 169.5 rushing), while allowing 571.5 total yards per game (305.5 rushing and 266 passing).
Austin Carlisle leads UL Monroe with 129 passing yards with 1 touchdown. He also leads the team in rushing yards with 143, while Marcellus Jackson has a team-high 9 receptions for 58 receiving yards. Defensively, Noah Flemmings has a team-high 20 total tackles, while Carl Fauntroy leads the team with one sack.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions Preview
Southeastern Louisiana has a 1-2 record this season and are coming off a 30-25 home win against North Alabama. They will face Northwestern State and UT Rio Grande Valley next. Offensively, Southeastern Louisiana averages 24 points per game, while defensively, they allow 29 points per game. Southeastern Louisiana averages 335 total yards per game (191.3 passing and 143.7 rushing).
Calvin Smith Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 95, while Dkhai Joseph has a team-high 10 receptions for 161 receiving yards. Defensively, Carter Hanberry has a team-high 25 total tackles, while Peyton Anderson leads the team with one sack.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions @ Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has won each of its last eight home games against non-conference opponents.
- Louisiana-Monroe has covered the spread in seven of its last eight home games in September.
- Louisiana-Monroe has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
- Louisiana-Monroe has won the first half in each of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last 10 games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven home games.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of Louisiana-Monroe’s last six games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisiana-Monroe’s last 12 home openers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Abram Murray ranks T1st in the Sun Belt Conference for made field goals (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 138th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (571.5).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 138th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (305.5).
Southeastern Louisiana vs UL Monroe Prediction
In this Southeastern Louisiana vs UL Monroe Prediction, UL Monroe is coming as -12.5 home favorites. Both teams have been bad this season, as UL Monroe has been winless and Southeastern Louisiana having won once. I don’t trust either team at this point and with UL Monroe allowing 44 points per game, I expect this to be a high-scoring affair. Both teams have gone over the 47.5 points in four of their five games combined this season, with the only under game having 46 points. Take the over 47.5 in this one.