Louisiana-Lafayette vs Texas State Picks and Prediction – 10/29/2024

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns visit Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas on Tuesday to play the Texas State Bobcats in a Sun Belt Conference clash. Louisiana improved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play following its 34-24 victory over Coastal Carolina a week ago this past Saturday. Louisiana gained 518 yards of total offense but allowed too much as well, giving up 400 yards to Coastal Carolina. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football picks.

Louisiana quarterback Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 1,785 yards with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions. Bill Davis has had a strong season with 509 yards rushing and three touchdowns, on an average of 6.4 yards per carry. Terrance Carter has been Wooldridge’s favorite target with 29 receptions for 465 yards and four touchdowns to lead Louisiana in each category. The Louisiana defense has made 10 quarterback sacks and intercepted six passes.

The Texas State Bobcats dropped to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in Sun Belt Conference play following a 24-14 loss to Old Dominion a week ago this past Saturday. Texas State was held to 359 yards of total offense and committed two costly turnovers. Texas State quarterback Jordan McCloud threw for 173 yards with one touchdown but was picked off twice. 

Texas State quarterback Jordan McLeod has thrown for 1,891 yards with 20 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Ismail Mahdi has rushed for 646 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Wide receiver Joey Hobert has caught 48 passes for 499 yards and seven touchdowns. Hobert is averaging 10.4 yards per reception. The Texas State defense has made 25 quarterback sacks and intercepted three passes.

Louisiana is having a very strong season at 6-1. The Ragin’ Cajuns are scoring an average of 34.1 points per game which is 31st in the country and holding opponents to 22.9 (61st) points per game. Louisiana has covered the number in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head versus Texas State. Louisiana has won four straight and is 2-2 over that span, while Texas State is 2-2 SU and ATS in its last four. Final Score Prediction, Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns win and cover ATS 31-17.