11-5-1 YTD
4-0 LW
POINT PLAY 1:
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ULL, hosts Arkansas State on Saturday night. Louisiana is 3-1, while Arkansas State is 2-2. This is the Sun Belt opener for both teams.
Team-stat comparison
Turnover margin: ULL +4, ARK ST +2 : ULL
Yards per play: ULL 5.4, ARK ST 6.2 : Arkansas State
Third-down conversions: ULL 16 of 47 (34.0%), ARK ST 20 of 44 (45.5%): Arkansas State
Rushing yards allowed per game: ULL 92.5, ARK ST 183.8: ULL
Rushing yards allowed per carry: ULL 3.2, ARK ST 4.9: ULL
Arkansas State has the more explosive offense. The Red Wolves average 6.2 yards per play and convert about 46% of their third downs. Louisiana averages 5.4 yards per play and converts only 34% of its third downs.
Louisiana has the stronger turnover numbers. The Cajuns have committed six turnovers but forced 10, giving them a plus-4 margin. Arkansas State has committed five and forced seven, giving it a plus-2 margin. Louisiana's ability to create turnovers could slow down Arkansas State's big-play offense.
Run-defense comparison:
This is where Louisiana has its biggest advantage. The Cajuns allow only 92.5 rushing yards per game and 3.2 yards per carry. They also held Charlotte to just 26 rushing yards in their latest game.
Arkansas State allows 183.8 rushing yards per game and 4.9 yards per carry. Louisiana runs for almost 187 yards per game, so the Cajuns should attack this weakness. If they run well, they can control the clock and keep Arkansas State's offense off the field.
Prediction
Arkansas State should make some big plays because it gains more yards per snap and performs better on third down. However, Louisiana has the better defense, stronger turnover margin, and home-field advantage.
The biggest factor should be Louisiana's rushing offense against Arkansas State's weak run defense. I expect the Cajuns to control the second half and pull away late.
2025 34-30 ULL +2'
2024 55-19 ULL -14
2023 27-17 ARK ST +7'
Final score prediction: Louisiana 31, Arkansas State 17
Final score prediction: Louisiana 31, Arkansas State 23.
