Louisiana vs APP State 12/1/18 - College Football Picks & Predictions

On Saturday, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns visit Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina to play the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the Sun Belt Conference championship game. The Ragin’ Cajuns defeated UL-Monroe on Saturday 31-28 to clinch the West Division of the conference championship as Andre Nunez threw for three touchdowns.

Appalachian State defeated Troy 21-10 to become host of the Sun Belt title game. Zac Thomas threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for one other as the Mountaineers raced out to an early lead and then held on. The Mountaineers won the East Division of the conference thanks to a four-game winning streak to end the regular season. Andre Nunez leads Louisiana in passing with 1,903 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Trey Ragas leads the Ragin’ Cajuns in rushing with 925 yards and eight touchdowns, while Elijah Mitchell has rushed for 805 yards and 12 TDs. The leading receiver is Ja’Marcus Bradley with 481 yards and nine touchdowns.

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas has thrown for 1,787 yards, 18 touchdowns and four interceptions. The leading rusher is Darrynton Evans with 968 yards and seven touchdowns. Corey Sutton leads all receivers with 968 yards and seven touchdowns, while Marcus Williams Jr. has 482 yards receiving and three TD receptions.