Game: Tulane Green Wave vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024

Location: Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Points distribution: Ragin' Cajuns (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

Cajun Field is where the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-0) will try to beat the Tulane Green Wave (1-2) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Tulane enters this game as a 3.5-point favorite with the bookies in Vegas. The total point total is set at 55.

The Tulane Green Wave enter this game with a season record of 1-2. In their last game, the Green Wave faced the Oklahoma Sooners and lost by a final score of 34-19. In total, they ran 67 plays for 279 yards. The Tulane Green Wave ran 34 times and gained 106 yards, giving them an average of 3.1 yards per run. When it came to stopping the run, the Green Wave conceded 182 yards on 45 attempts, which equates to 4.0 yards per run allowed. Tulane conceded 19 completions on 30 attempts for a total of 167 yards and a completion percentage of 63.3%.

The Green Wave have totaled 1,242 yards this season. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, Tulane has scored 6 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns through the ground. They have surrendered the ball to the opposition 5 times. On offense, Tulane has scored 62 first downs and received 25 penalties for 195 yards. As a team, they average 165.3 yards in the run game, which ranks them 62nd nationally. In terms of points scored, the Tulane Green Wave are at 32.7 PPG.

The Green Wave rank 76th nationally in team defense, allowing 22.7 PPG. They are allowing teams to average 4.5 yards per rushing attempt and 166.3 yards per game on the ground this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 499 rushing yards in 3 games. In terms of passing yards, the Green Wave are allowing 447 yards, which ranks them 38th in college football. They are giving up 149.0 yards per game passing and are allowing a 64.8% completion rate. Over the course of this season, they have given up 315.3 yards per game, which ranks them 62nd in D-1. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 4 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Ragin' Cajuns enter this matchup 2-0 on the season. The last time they took the field, the Ragin' Cajuns went home victorious with a score of 34-10 when they played the Kennesaw State Owls. Louisiana rushed the ball 7.1 yards per attempt and finished the game with 257 yards on 36 attempts. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the game with 454 yards on 58 plays (7.8 yards per play). The Ragin' Cajuns' secondary gave up a 53.8% completion rate, giving up 93 yards on 7 of 13 air runs. Louisiana allowed 37 rushing attempts for 111 yards (3.0 yards per run).

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns average 467.5 yards per game, good for 25th in D-1. Louisiana's offense has accumulated 50-yard penalties on 6 infractions, ranking 131st in the country in damage done to their own team. They average 187.5 yards in the run game and have rushed the ball for 375 yards this year. They have thrown 1 interception, allowed no fumbles, and gained 45 first downs. In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Ragin' Cajuns rank 28th in college football, averaging 37.0 PPG. So far this season, the Ragin' Cajuns have amassed 560 passing yards and are averaging 280.0 passing yards per game, ranking 37th in college football.

The Ragin' Cajuns are giving up 10.0 points per game, ranking 20th in college football. Louisiana has allowed 186 total rushing yards (93.0 yards per game) and 2 rushing touchdowns so far this year. They have given up 20 total points. They have allowed 0 passing touchdowns and 129.5 yards/game, ranking 17th in college football. The Ragin' Cajuns' defense has been on the field for 98 plays, ranking 1st in the nation. They have no fumbles and 1 pick this season.

Who will win tonight's Green Wave/Ragin' Cajuns college football game against the spread?

Josh's Choice: Take the Ragin' Cajuns +3.5

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