Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (4-1) are on their way to Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026 where they will attempt to defeat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-2). Louisiana Tech opens this contest as 3.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 47.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns come into this matchup with a record of 4-1 this year. In their last matchup, the Ragin' Cajuns took the field against the Arkansas State Red Wolves and walked away with a win by a score of 23-20. In the running game, the Ragin' Cajuns conceded 87 yards on 23 tries, which calculates to 3.8 yards per run allowed. Louisiana conceded 20 pass completions on 31 tries for 206 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.5%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 63 plays which converted into 435 yds. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns rushed the ball a total of 42 different times and totaled 251 yds, which earned them an average of 6.0 yds per carry.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are sitting at 29.2 PPG. As a team they're averaging 199.6 yards on the ground ranking them 35th in college football. The Ragin' Cajuns have earned 1,894 total yards this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Louisiana has compiled 2 touchdowns through the air and 16 rushing touchdowns. Louisiana has amassed 111 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 29 penalties for 237 yards. They have turned the ball over 7 times.

The Ragin' Cajuns are sitting in 42nd in D-1 regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 19.4 PPG. They are giving up 3.3 yards per attempt on the ground and 91.4 yards on the ground per game for the season. In total, they have conceded 457 yards via the ground game in 5 games. In terms of yards via the pass, the Ragin' Cajuns have given up 879 yards which ranks them 47th in Division 1. They are allowing 175.8 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.0%. During this campaign, they are granting 267.2 yards/game ranking them 20th in the nation. They have granted 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bulldogs walked away with a victory by a final of 31-29 when they faced the Army Black Knights. Louisiana Tech ran the football for 7.4 yards per tote, finishing with 244 yards on 33 carries. The Bulldogs finished the game with a total of 503 yards and they ran 57 plays (8.8 yds per play). The Bulldogs secondary conceded a completion percentage of 50.0%, relinquishing 151 yds on 12 for 24 passing. Louisiana Tech relinquished 45 rushing attempts for 270 yards (6.0 yards per rush).

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs maintain an average of 383.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 80th in the country. The Louisiana Tech offense has racked up 222 penalty yards on 26 violations, which has them sitting 104th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 152.8 run yards per game and have rushed for 611 yards in total. They have thrown 2 picks while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 76 1st downs. Concerning the points being put on the board, the Bulldogs are sitting 40th in the nation holding an average of 36.0 points per contest. Over the course of the season so far, the Bulldogs have thrown for a total of 921 yards via the pass together with an average of 230.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 72nd in the country.

The Bulldogs are allowing 29.0 PPG, which has them ranked 112th in the country. Louisiana Tech has given up a total of 668 rushing yards (167.0 yards per outing) and 9 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 207.0 yards/outing, which has them in 65th in the country. The Bulldogs defense has participated in 282 plays, which is good for 31st in D-1. They have tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 5 picks this season. This year, they have allowed 116 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns +3.5

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