Marshall vs Louisiana-Lafayette Picks and Prediction – 12/8/2024

The Marshall Thundering Herd will play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday in the Sun Belt Conference championship game at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Marshall finished the regular season 9-3 overall and 7-1 in Sun Belt play. The Thundering Herd beat James Madison 35-33 in two overtimes on Saturday night in the final game of the regular season. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our expert college football picks.

Marshall quarterback Braylon Braxton has thrown from 1,431 yards with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher for Marshall is A.J. Turner with 864 yards and six touchdowns while the leading receiver is Christian Fitzpatrick with 569 yards and six touchdown receptions. Marshall's defense has made 34 quarterback sacks and intercepted 12 passes.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns completed the regular season 10-2 overall and 7-1 in the Sun Belt. The Ragin’s Cajuns won the West division of the conference. Louisiana defeated Louisiana-Monroe 37-33 on Saturday in the final game of the regular season. Zylan Perry had 150 yards rushing with a pair of touchdowns to help lead Louisiana to the victory.

Louisiana quarterback Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 2,392 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions but has not played for the last two games. Chandler Fields has thrown for 793 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. Bill Davis is the leading rusher with 777 yards and 9 touchdowns while Lance LeGendre is the leading receiver with 733 yards and six touchdown receptions. The Louisiana defense has 22 quarterback sacks and 15 interceptions. 

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will pick up a victory on Saturday when hosting the Marshall Thundering Herd in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game. Louisiana is scoring an average of 35.6 points per game and allowing just 22.8 points per game, while Marshall is scoring 31.9 points per game and is allowing 24.8 points per game. This matchup will be close from start to finish but the Ragin’ Cajuns will win and cover with a late score. Final Score Prediction, Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns win and cover ATS 31-24.