Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Delaware Blue Hens Prediction, 12/17/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Delaware Blue Hens

Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Hens (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 61.5

Hancock Whitney Stadium is the location where the Delaware Blue Hens (6-6) will meet the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-6) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in the 68 Ventures Bowl. Louisiana opens this game as 3.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 61.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns step onto the field holding a record of 6-6 this season. In their last matchup, the Ragin' Cajuns faced off with the UL Monroe Warhawks and went home with a win by a final score of 30-27. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Ragin' Cajuns conceded 205 yards on 43 tries, which is 4.8 yds per run surrendered. Louisiana allowed 19 pass completions on 33 attempts for a total of 311 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.6%. In all, they tallied 68 plays which converted into 338 yds. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ended up running the ball 38 times and totaled 212 yds, which earned them an average of 5.6 yds per attempt.

Concerning scoring points, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are sitting at 27.1 points per game. As a team they average 189.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 30th in the country. The Ragin' Cajuns have earned 4,152 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring, Louisiana has totaled 11 touchdowns through the air and 26 touchdowns on the ground. Louisiana has accrued 227 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 76 infractions for 600 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 16 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Ragin' Cajuns are conceding 2,737 yards which ranks them 86th in the country. They have conceded 228.1 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 66.7%. During the season, they have allowed 417.2 yards/contest which ranks them 115th in D-1. They have yielded 17 touchdowns through the air in addition to 24 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 4.7 yards per run and 189.1 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have conceded 2,269 running yards through 12 games. The Ragin' Cajuns are ranked 105th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 30.0 PPG.

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The Blue Hens head into this matchup 6-6 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Blue Hens went home victorious with a score of 61-31 against the UTEP Miners. The Blue Hens finished with 527 yds and they ran 74 plays (7.1 yards per play). Delaware ran for 5.8 yds per attempt, totaling 216 yards on 37 attempts. Delaware conceded 33 rush attempts for 26 yards (0.8 yds per rush). The Blue Hens secondary conceded a completion rate of 56.1%, relinquishing 344 yds on 23 for 41 passing.

The Delaware Blue Hens maintain an average of 418.1 yards per outing, ranking them 38th in the country. The Delaware offense has racked up 620 penalty yards on 67 infractions, ranking them 91st in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 115.9 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,391 yards in total. They have tossed 8 picks while letting opponents recover 11 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 280 1st downs. Concerning their ability to score points, the Blue Hens are ranked 48th in D-1 with 29.8 PPG. For the season thus far, the Blue Hens have thrown for a total of 3,626 yards via the pass as well as an average of 302.2 passing yards per contest, ranking them 6th in D-1.

Delaware has given up a total of 1,972 yards on the ground (164.3 yards per outing) and 25 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have allowed 20 touchdowns through the air in addition to 246.8 yards per contest, which has them sitting 114th in the nation. Overall, they have given up 390 points. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 13 picks this year. The Blue Hens defense has participated in 805 plays, ranking them 76th in the country. The Blue Hens are allowing 32.5 PPG, which has them ranked 121st in Division 1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns -3.0

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