Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs James Madison Dukes Prediction, 10/11/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs James Madison Dukes

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Location: Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, VA

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Dukes (-18.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-3) are en route to Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday, October 11, 2025 where they will attempt to defeat the James Madison Dukes (4-1). Louisiana opens this game as 18.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 46.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head into this game 2-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Ragin' Cajuns played against the Marshall Thundering Herd and took home the win by a score of 54-51. On the ground, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 245 yds on 48 attempts, which averages out to 5.1 yards per run allowed. Louisiana gave up 24 completions on 31 attempts for a total of 258 yds, and a completion rate of 77.4%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 74 plays which gave them a total of 461 yds. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ended up rushing 46 different times and accumulated 264 yards, earning them an average of 5.7 yards per tote.

The Ragin' Cajuns have earned 1,673 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Louisiana has earned 3 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 6 times. Louisiana has recorded 96 1st downs, and they have committed 29 infractions for 221 yds. Offensively they average 212.2 yards in the run game ranking them 23rd in the nation. In terms of putting points on the board, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have an average of 28.2 points per contest.

The Ragin' Cajuns sit in 123rd in college football concerning team defense, conceding 32.2 points per game. They are allowing 4.9 yards per rush on the ground and 221.6 rushing yards per game for the year. During the season, they have given up 1,108 yards via the ground game in 5 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Ragin' Cajuns are conceding 899 yds which has them ranked 27th in Division 1. They are giving up 179.8 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 70.4%. For the season, they are conceding 401.4 yards per contest which has them sitting 109th in the country. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Dukes step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Dukes got the win with a final of 14-7 when they played the Georgia State Panthers. James Madison ended up running for 4.9 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 211 yds on 43 attempts. The Dukes finished the contest with a total of 285 yds while they ran 65 plays (4.4 yards per play). The Dukes secondary gave up a completion rate of 68.8%, surrendering 212 yds on 22 out of 32 through the air. James Madison allowed 22 run attempts for 37 yds (1.7 yards per rush).

The James Madison Dukes are averaging 385.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 73rd in Division 1. The James Madison offense has totaled 402 yds of penalties on 43 violations, which is 12th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 241.6 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,208 yards for the year. They have thrown 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 114 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Dukes currently rank 75th in D-1 holding an average of 27.8 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Dukes have racked up 717 yards via the pass as well as an average of 143.4 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 128th in the nation.

The Dukes are conceding 13.6 points per contest, which has them ranked 13th in D-1. James Madison has conceded a total of 399 rushing yards (79.8 yards per outing) and 2 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have given up 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 137.4 yards per outing, which has them ranked 9th in D-1. The Dukes defense has participated in 277 plays, which has them sitting 7th in the country. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble and 3 picks this year. In total, they have allowed 68 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns +18.0

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