| MATCHUP | South Alabama Jaguars | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-4 | 5-3 |
| Spread | +7.5 -115 | -7.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +250 | -310 |
| Total | Over 57.5 (-110) | Under 57.5 (-110) |
| Where | Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette, LA | |
| When | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
South Alabama vs Louisiana Prediction
In this South Alabama vs Louisiana prediction, Louisiana is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Louisiana has a better overall record this season and has been undefeated at home. They are also 6-2 against the spread this season, while being a top-60 both offensively and defensively for a +8.9 point differential. On the flip side, South Alabama has lost and failed to cover its last two games and its already average defense has been terrible as of late, having allowed 35+ points in five of its last six games. They now have to go on the road, where they have won only once in their four games this season, so the value here lies with the home team. Take Louisiana and lay the -8.5 points at home in this one.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Preview
Louisiana has a 5-3 record (2-2 in the Sun Belt). They are coming off a 31-35 road loss against Southern Miss and will face at UL Monroe and Coastal Carolina next.
Offensively, Louisiana averages 30.1 points per game, ranking 56th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21.2 points per game, which is 46th. Louisiana averages 382.8 total yards per game (192.8 passing and 190.0 rushing), while allowing 317.3 total yards per game (127.0 rushing and 190.3 passing). They average 68.0 plays per game and 5.6 yards per play on offense, while allowing 61.1 plays per game and 5.1 yards per play on defense. Louisiana averages 19.3 first downs per game on offense and 17.3 first downs per game on defense. They have turned the ball over 1.4 times per game and are forcing 1.9 turnovers per game.
D’Wanyé Winfield leads Louisiana with 1,452 passing yards with 66.7% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. D’Wanyé Winfield leads the team in rushing yards with 470, while KeDarius Wade has a team-high 279 receiving yards on 13 receptions. Defensively, Jake St. Andre has a team-high 60 total tackles (30 of them solo), while Lester Jones leads the team with 2.0 sacks.
South Alabama Jaguars Preview
South Alabama has a 4-4 record (2-2 in the Sun Belt). They are coming off a 20-35 home loss against Louisiana Tech and will face Troy and at Southern Miss next.
Offensively, South Alabama averages 33.2 points per game, ranking 39th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 32.8 points per game, which is 129th. South Alabama averages 418.8 total yards per game (205.6 passing and 213.1 rushing), while allowing 402.1 total yards per game (156.6 rushing and 245.5 passing). They average 72.1 plays per game and 5.8 yards per play on offense, while allowing 59.6 plays per game and 6.7 yards per play on defense. South Alabama averages 22.0 first downs per game on offense and 20.0 first downs per game on defense. They have turned the ball over 0.8 times per game and are forcing 1.4 turnovers per game.
Jared Hollins leads South Alabama with 1,195 passing yards with 52.6% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Keenan Phillips leads the team in rushing yards with 576, while Brendan Jenkins has a team-high 451 receiving yards and 27 receptions. Defensively, Cole Blaylock has a team-high 46 total tackles (26 of them solo), while Xavious Anderson Jr. leads the team with 3.0 sacks.
South Alabama Jaguars @ Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Trends: Week 10
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won each of its last six games at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
- South Alabama has lost four of its last five road games.
- South Alabama has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana has won the first half in six of its last seven games as a favorite against teams from Alabama.
Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win
- The road team has won each of the last five games between South Alabama and Louisiana.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of the last five games between South Alabama and Louisiana.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisiana’s last six November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of South Alabama’s last six games at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Lunch Winfield leads Louisiana for touchdowns (9) this season.
South Alabama Jaguars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Anthony Eager leads the Sun Belt Conference for yards per reception (22.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks 6th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:33).
- Louisiana ranks T10th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (2.0).
- South Alabama ranks 129th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (16.8).
- South Alabama ranks T128th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (32.8).