Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 11/20/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (4-6) are on their way to Centennial Bank Stadium on Thursday, November 20, 2025 where they will play the Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-5). Louisiana opens as 3.0-point dogs. The betting total is set at 53.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns come into this game with a record of 4-6 for this season. In their last matchup, the Ragin' Cajuns faced the Texas State Bobcats and went home with a win by a final score of 42-39. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ran the football 52 times and accounted for 192 yds, which came out to an average of 3.7 yards per tote. For the game, they had 79 plays which gave them a total of 384 yds. Louisiana gave up 26 pass completions on 33 attempts for 360 yds, and a completion percentage of 78.8%. When it came to stopping the run, the Ragin' Cajuns conceded 168 yards on 24 attempts, which averages out to 7.0 yds per run allowed.

The Ragin' Cajuns have racked up 3,465 yards in total this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Louisiana has totaled 11 touchdowns via the pass and 20 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 15 different times. Louisiana has tallied 194 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 62 penalties for 499 yds. As a unit they are averaging 186.4 yards rushing which is 35th in Division 1. Concerning scoring, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns hold an average of 26.1 points per game.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Ragin' Cajuns have allowed 2,170 yds which has them sitting in 62nd in college football. They are allowing 217.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 69.2%. Over the course of this season, they have surrendered 409.6 yards/game putting them at 106th in the country. They have surrendered 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 22 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rush on the ground and 192.6 yards on the ground per game for the year. Overall, they have conceded 1,926 rushing yards through 10 games. The Ragin' Cajuns rank 110th in college football concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 30.3 points per game.

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The Red Wolves come into this matchup with a record of 5-5 this season. In their last game, the Red Wolves took a loss by a score of 27-21 against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Arkansas State conceded 42 run attempts for 172 yards (4.1 yards per rush). The Red Wolves pass defense gave up a completion rate of 68.6%, surrendering 356 yards on 24 for 35 through the air. The Red Wolves finished the contest with 456 yds on 87 plays (5.2 yards per play). Arkansas State rushed for 3.5 yards per carry, finishing the game with 119 yds on 34 attempts.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves have an average of 377.4 yards per contest, which has them sitting 75th in Division 1. The Arkansas State offense has accrued 587 yards of penalties on 67 infractions, which is 50th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 130.7 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,307 yards for the year. They have tossed 11 interceptions while losing 7 fumbles and they have earned 225 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Red Wolves sit 100th in college football averaging 23.3 PPG. For the season to this point, the Red Wolves have compiled 2,467 yards through the air along with holding an average of 246.7 passing yards per contest, putting them at 49th in D-1.

Arkansas State has conceded a total of 1,758 yards via the ground game (175.8 yards/game) and 20 touchdowns rushing this year. They have given up 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 241.7 yards per outing, which has them sitting 100th in Division 1. This year, they have allowed 265 total points. They have totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 7 picks so far this year. The Red Wolves defense has been on the field for 669 plays, which is good for 71st in college football. The Red Wolves are giving up 26.5 PPG, which has them ranked 84th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Ragin' Cajuns/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Wolves -3.0

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