Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) visits Lafayette, Louisiana, and Cajuns Field on Saturday to play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (1-3, 0-0 Sun Belt). Marshall beat Middle Tennessee 42-28 last Saturday for its second straight win after opening the season with two straight losses. Louisiana lost to Eastern Michigan 34-31 last Saturday for its second straight loss and third loss in four games. RB Joshon Barbie is questionable for Marshall. Louisiana QB Walker Howard is out. Make sure to read this in-depth Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns prediction. Buckle up! Dive into our top NCAAF picks for Marshall Thundering Herd at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns prediction and dominate your wagers.
Marshall needs to perform better on both sides of the ball
The Marshall Thundering Herd scores an average of 26.8 points per game and allow an average of 25.3 points per game, which are 85th and 82nd, respectively. Marshall averages 326.5 yards of total offense per game, which is 112th, while the defense allows an average of 359.3 yards per game, which is 75th.
Marshall quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has 379 yards passing with six touchdowns, while Zion Turner has 183 yards passing and one interception. Del Rio-Wilson will start under center for the Thundering Herd on Saturday. Michael Allen leads all rushers for Marshall with 135 yards and one touchdown while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Demarcus Lacey has 129 yards receiving with one touchdown reception to lead Marshall. Kicker Lorcan Quinn has converted each of his 14 extra point attempts and is three for five in field goal attempts. Linebacker Kerion Martin leads Marshall in tackles with 25, while lineman Jamaal Whyce Jr. is the leader in quarterback sacks with 2.5. Marshall's defense has made 14.0 quarterback sacks and intercepted four passes.
Louisiana is performing poorly on both offense and defense
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns score an average of just 20.3 points per game, which is 113th, while allowing an average of 27.5 points per game, which is 98th. Louisiana averages 303.0 yards of total offense per game, which is 120th out of 136. The Ragin’ Cajuns allow an average of 376.0 yards per game, which is 86th.
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Louisiana is 41st in rushing, averaging 199.3 yards per game, while 135th or next to last in passing, averaging 101.3 yards per game. Louisiana quarterback Daniel Beale has thrown for 313 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Beale has been sacked four times. Zylan Perry has a team-best 336 yards rushing with three touchdowns, while Bill Davis has 269 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Shelton's Sampson Jr has 150 yards receiving to lead Louisiana. Kicker Tony Sterner has made each of his nine extra point attempts and six of nine in field goal attempts. Linebacker Jaden Dugger leads Louisiana in tackles with 32. Lineman Jaelen Crider is the leader in quarterback sacks with 1.5. Louisiana's defense has made 6.0 sacks and intercepted three passes.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Pick
Spread Pick for Marshall vs. Louisiana
- Marshall Thundering Herd +1.5 (4units)
Both Marshall and Louisiana are struggling to put points up on the board. But the advantage here goes to the visiting Marshall Thunder Herd. Louisiana averages 199.2 yards per game on the ground, but faces a Marshall defense that is 35th against the run, allowing an average of just 102.5 yards per game on the ground. Marshall is weaker on pass defense at 110th, but faces a Louisiana offense, whose passing game is almost non-existent as the Ragin’ Cajuns are 135th or next to last in passing, averaging just 101.3 yards per game. Marshall has covered the spread in three of its first four games, while Louisiana has covered the spread in just one of its first four. Marshall's offense averages 180 yards rushing per game and will wear down the Louisiana front seven to score enough to pull off a slight upset.
Over/Under Pick for Marshall vs. Louisiana
- Under 47 (4 units)
The total has finished under in two of Marshall's last three games and in two of Louisiana's first four games. Marshall scores an average of only 26.8 points per game, and Louisiana scores even less at 20.3 points per game. Both offenses have their strength on the ground; therefore, both will eat time off the clock on each possession, creating fewer scoring opportunities and thus fewer points.
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