Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Ragin' Cajuns (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-2) are traveling to Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026 where they will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (3-1). Arkansas State opens this matchup as 7-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 46.5.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves head into this game 2-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Red Wolves took on the Kennesaw State Owls and went home with a win by a final score of 17-14. Once the final whistle blew, they had 62 plays which converted into 363 yds. The Arkansas State Red Wolves ended up rushing 31 times and compiled 119 yards, earning them an average of 3.8 yards per attempt. Against the rush, the Red Wolves conceded 197 yds on 38 attempts, which is an average of 5.2 yards per rush allowed. Arkansas State conceded 17 completions on 24 tries for a total of 129 yds, and a completion percentage of 70.8%.

The Red Wolves have tallied 1,449 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Arkansas State has compiled 4 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 5 times. Arkansas State has accumulated 76 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 20 penalties for 162 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 153.0 yards rushing which is 83rd in Division 1. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Arkansas State Red Wolves have an average of 25.0 points per game.

The Red Wolves are ranked 74th in Division 1 concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 23.5 points per contest. They are allowing an average of 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 183.8 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Overall, they have given up 735 yards on the ground through 4 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Red Wolves have allowed 828 yards which has them ranked 72nd in D-1. They are giving up 207.0 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 67.8%. In total, they are conceding 390.8 yards/game which puts them 110th in the nation. They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Ragin' Cajuns step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Ragin' Cajuns took home the win by a final score of 34-7 when they faced the Charlotte 49ers. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the contest with a total of 292 yds while running 78 plays (3.7 yds per play). Louisiana ran for 2.7 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 133 yds on 49 attempts. Louisiana allowed 15 run attempts for 26 yds (1.7 yds per carry). The Ragin' Cajuns pass defense conceded a completion rate of 56.7%, relinquishing 111 yards on 17 out of 30 passing.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 364.8 yards per game, which is good for 96th in the country. The Louisiana offense has totaled 208 yds of penalties on 25 infractions, which is 80th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 186.8 yards per game on the ground and have run for 747 yards for the season. They have tossed 3 interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have tallied 85 first downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Ragin' Cajuns currently sit 71st in D-1 scoring 30.8 PPG. During this campaign so far, the Ragin' Cajuns have thrown for a total of 712 passing yards along with holding an average of 178.0 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 113th in the country.

Louisiana has allowed the opposition a total of 370 yards on the ground (92.5 yards per outing) and 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 168.3 yards per game, which has them in 28th in the country. This season, they have conceded 77 points in total. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles and 6 interceptions this season. The Ragin' Cajuns defense has participated in 234 plays, which is 31st in the nation. The Ragin' Cajuns are giving up 19.3 points per contest, which has them sitting 43rd in college football.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns -7.0

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