Sun Belt opponents match up when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-3) and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-3) play on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
In their last game, the Ragin’ Cajuns won 38-18 over the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Golden Eagles are coming off of a 20-14 win over the Texas State Bobcats. Against the Red Wolves, Ben Wooldridge led the Ragin’ Cajuns with 316 yards on 21-of-34 passing (61.8%) for five touchdowns and no interceptions. Terrence Williams totaled 58 rushing yards on 11 carries (5.3 yards per carry). He also had one catch for four yards. Jacob Bernard had 97 yards on five catches (19.4 per reception) with one touchdown in that game. Zach Wilcke threw for 187 yards for the Golden Eagles against the Bobcats, going 18-for-25 (72.0%) with one touchdown and two interceptions. In that matchup, Frank Gore Jr. had a 20-carry, 91-yard game (4.6 yards per attempt). He also added one reception for 21 yards . Chandler Pittman collected one catch for 53 yards (on one target), with one touchdown.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are favored (-2.5) in a projected tight game with the Golden Eagles. The total is set at 43.5 points.
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