Ohio at Louisiana 9/16/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The week three college football schedule will kickoff with a matchup between the Ohio Bobcats and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns from Cajun Field. The Bobcats (0-2) had veteran head coach Frank Solich step down before the season due to health issues and are averaging a measly 17.5 points per game. On Saturday, Ohio was unable to convert a two-point conversion with nine seconds remaining during a 28-26 home loss versus FCS Duquesne. 

Sophomore QB Kurtis Rourke completed 14 of his 22 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. O’Shaan Allison carried 12 times for 76 yards in a losing effort for the Bobcats.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns started the season off with a 20-point road loss at Texas and are expected to be one of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference. On Saturday, Louisiana held off a late rally by Nicholls to hold on for a 27-24 home victory. The Ragin’ Cajuns (1-1) were gashed for 511 yards of total offense and allowed the Colonels to convert 9-for-16 on third down.

Senior QB Levi Lewis completed 19 of his 33 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns. Louisiana WR Michael Jefferson caught three passes for 84 yards and a score.