Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Texas State Bobcats

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: ESPN2

Odds/point distribution: Bobcats (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

At Bobcat Stadium, the Texas State Bobcats (4-3) will attempt to defeat the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-1) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Texas State opens this matchup as a 3.0-point favorite. The total is set at 57.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are 6-1 heading into this matchup this year. In their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns faced the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and won by a score of 34-24. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ended up running the ball 39 times and gaining 143 yards, giving them an average of 3.7 yards per attempt. In total, they had 75 plays that converted into 516 yards. Louisiana had 19 pass completions on 35 attempts for 192 yards and a 54.3% completion rate. When it came to stopping the run, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 208 yards on 27 attempts, an average of 7.7 yards per run allowed.

The Ragin' Cajuns have accumulated 3,104 total yards this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Louisiana has totaled 15 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. They turned the ball over four times. Louisiana racked up 158 1st downs on offense and was hurt by 38 penalties for 305 yards. As a unit, they average 179.4 yards on the ground game, ranking 46th in college football. When it comes to scoring, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns average 34.1 points per game.

The Ragin' Cajuns rank 60th in college football in team defense, scoring 22.9 points per game. They allow teams to average 4.9 yards rushing and 153.7 yards on the ground per game on the year. On the year, they gave up 1,076 rushing yards in 7 games. In terms of passing distance, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 1,164 yards, which ranks them 6th in college football. They gave up 166.3 yards passing per game and had a completion rate of 62.4%. During this campaign, they have averaged 320.0 yards per game, ranking 26th in the country. They scored 7 touchdowns through the air, in addition to 11 touchdowns with the ball.

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The Bobcats enter this game with a record of 4-3 this year. The last time the Bobcats took the field, they suffered a loss by a final score of 24-14 to the Old Dominion Monarchs. The Bobcats finished the contest with 359 yards rushing on 73 plays (4.9 yards per play). Texas State ran the ball 4.7 yards per attempt and totaled 186 yards on 40 attempts. Texas State allowed 37 rushing attempts for 192 yards (5.2 yards per carry). The Bobcats' secondary posted a 53.6% completion rate and gave up 130 yards on 15 and 28 passes.

The Texas State Bobcats average 460.6 yards/game, good for 14th in the nation. Texas State's offense has 440 penalty yards on 51 infractions, ranking 48th in Division 1 in margin of error. They average 185.4 yards per game and have rushed for 1,298 yards this season. They gave up 7 interceptions, recovered 5 fumbles and secured 179 first downs. The Bobcats currently rank 26th in Division 1 in scoring, averaging 34.7 points per game. So far this season, the Bobcats have thrown for a total of 1,926 passing yards, not to mention an average of 275.1 yards per game, which ranks them 28th in college football.

The Bobcats are giving up 22.6 points per contest, which ranks them 57th in D-1. Texas State has given up a total of 941 yards rushing (134.4 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns on the season. In total, they conceded a total of 158 points. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air and 205.9 yards per outing, which ranks them 47th in Division 1. The Bobcats defense was on the field 493 plays, good for 45th in D-1. Their defense compiled 6 fumble recoveries and 3 picks on the campaign.

Who will win the Ragin' Cajuns/Bobcats college football game against the spread tonight?

Guy's choice: Take the Bobcats -3.0

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