UAB Blazers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UAB Blazers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Ragin' Cajuns (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-1) welcome the UAB Blazers (1-1) at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. UAB opens this contest as 8.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 56.

The UAB Blazers step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. In their last game, the Blazers stepped onto the field against the UL Monroe Warhawks and notched a win by a score of 26-20. On the ground, the Blazers gave up 201 yds on 43 attempts, which averages out to 4.7 yds per run allowed. UAB allowed 10 pass completions on 20 tries for a total of 56 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. When the final whistle blew, they had 68 plays which gave them a total of 381 yards. The UAB Blazers rushed the ball a total of 52 times and tallied 266 yds, earning them an average of 5.1 yards per carry.

The Blazers have earned 794 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UAB has amassed 2 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 3 times. UAB has compiled 47 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 17 penalties for 136 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 230.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 26th in the country. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the UAB Blazers are averaging 24.5 points per contest.

The Blazers rank 119th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 31.0 PPG. They are giving up 5.1 yards per rush and 175.5 yards on the ground per game so far this season. For the year, they have conceded 351 rushing yards through 2 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Blazers have conceded 238 yds which has them sitting in 10th in college football. They have conceded 119.0 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 62.2%. During the season, they have given up 294.5 yards per contest which puts them 52nd in D-1. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns by air and 4 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Ragin' Cajuns head into this game 1-1 for this season. For their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns took a loss by a final score of 49-30 against the USC Trojans. Louisiana ran for 4.9 yds per carry, finishing the game with 146 yards on 30 attempts. The Ragin' Cajuns finished with a total of 358 yards while they ran 52 plays (6.9 yds per play). The Ragin' Cajuns passing defense allowed a completion rate of 64.5%, surrendering 269 yds on 20 for 31 passing. Louisiana conceded 40 rush attempts for 214 yds (5.4 yds per rush).

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns hold an average of 416.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 64th in the country. The Louisiana offense has racked up 108 penalty yards on 12 infractions, which is good for 86th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 194.5 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 389 yards overall. They have given away 3 picks while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have obtained 43 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Ragin' Cajuns sit 58th in college football with an average of 34.0 points per outing. Over the course of the season thus far, the Ragin' Cajuns have compiled 443 passing yards as well as an average of 221.5 passing yards per outing, which ranks 75th in college football.

The Ragin' Cajuns are giving up 28.0 PPG, which has them ranked 110th in college football. Louisiana has conceded a total of 270 rushing yards (135.0 yards per game) as well as 1 touchdown via the rush this season. They have conceded 5 touchdowns through the air and 209.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 71st in the nation. The Ragin' Cajuns defense has been on the field for 131 plays, which is good for 77th in the nation. They have 1 fumble and 4 picks on the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns -8.5

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