Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs UL Monroe Warhawks Prediction, 11/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs UL Monroe Warhawks

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Location: Malone Stadium in Monroe, LA

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Warhawks (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-3) are hitting the road to Malone Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026 where they will attempt to defeat the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-7). Louisiana opens this contest as 9.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 48.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns come into this game with a record of 6-3 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Ragin' Cajuns took on the South Alabama Jaguars and earned the victory with a final of 28-26. In the game, they ran 58 plays which totaled 459 yds. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ended up rushing 44 different times and accounted for 312 yards, earning them an average of 7.1 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 159 yds on 35 attempts, which is 4.5 yards per rush surrendered. Louisiana allowed 16 pass completions on 22 attempts for 210 yards, and a completion percentage of 72.7%.

The Ragin' Cajuns have earned 3,521 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Louisiana has totaled 7 touchdowns via the pass and 26 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 12 times. Louisiana has a total of 195 first downs, and they have been hurt by 52 infractions for 407 yds. As a team they're averaging 203.6 yards in the run game which ranks them 23rd in D-1. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 29.9 points per game.

Concerning passing yardage, the Ragin' Cajuns have allowed 1,732 yards which ranks them 38th in the nation. They have yielded 192.4 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.3%. During this campaign, they have allowed 323.0 yards per game putting them 32nd in college football. They have yielded 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 12 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.2 yards per rush and 130.6 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,175 rushing yards through 9 outings. The Ragin' Cajuns rank 45th in Division 1 concerning team defense, allowing 21.8 points per game.

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The Warhawks come into this game with a record of 2-7 for this season. In their last game, the Warhawks went home victorious with a score of 19-17 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. UL Monroe allowed 25 rush attempts for 120 yards (4.8 yds per rush). The Warhawks passing defense allowed a completion rate of 55.2%, relinquishing 193 yards on 16 out of 29 through the air. The Warhawks finished the contest with a total of 389 yards on 68 plays (5.7 yds per play). UL Monroe ran for 5.5 yards per tote, finishing the game with 268 yds on 49 attempts.

The UL Monroe Warhawks average 338.4 yards per outing, which has them sitting 114th in college football. The UL Monroe offense has compiled 436 yards of penalties on 49 violations, which is good for 108th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 138.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,242 yards overall. They have given away 8 picks while losing 5 fumbles and they have earned 169 first downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Warhawks rank 120th in college football holding an average of 20.1 points per outing. During the season so far, the Warhawks have compiled 1,804 yards through the air along with holding an average of 200.4 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 101st in college football.

UL Monroe has allowed a total of 1,900 rushing yards (211.1 yards per game) in addition to 18 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have conceded 17 touchdowns through the air as well as 210.1 yards/game, ranking them 61st in D-1. This season, they have relinquished 313 pts. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 5 picks this season. The Warhawks defense has been on the field for 613 plays, which is good for 100th in D-1. The Warhawks are giving up 34.8 points per game, which has them ranked 132nd in college football.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Warhawks +9.5

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