Preview: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are set to face off against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. The match will be broadcast on ESPNU, with the Ragin’ Cajuns favored by 3.5 points as per Vegas oddsmakers. The total points over-under is set at 56.5.

Currently, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns hold a 5-1 record for the season. In their most recent game, they secured a victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers with a 34-24 finish. The Ragin’ Cajuns amassed a total of 364 yards on 59 plays. They executed 36 rushes for 166 yards, achieving an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 155 rushing yards on 35 attempts, roughly averaging 4.4 yards conceded per run. The team allowed 236 passing yards on 20 completions out of 42 attempts, translating to a completion percentage of 47.6%.

Throughout the season, the Ragin’ Cajuns have accumulated 2,588 total yards. They have recorded 12 touchdowns through the air and 11 on the ground, with four turnovers. The team has been penalized for 230 yards across 28 infractions. With an average of 185.5 rushing yards per game, they stand 43rd in college football. Offensively, they score an average of 34.2 points per game and rank 61st nationally in terms of opponents’ scoring, conceding 22.7 points per game. This season, they have surrendered 868 rushing yards over six games and 972 passing yards, ranking them 11th in Division 1.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, meanwhile, have a 4-2 record. Their last outing resulted in a 39-7 loss to the James Madison Dukes. They managed a total of 181 yards over 52 plays, averaging 3.5 yards per play. The rush game amounted to 79 yards over 26 attempts, with an average of 3.0 yards per carry. Their defense allowed 222 rushing yards on 42 attempts, an average of 5.3 yards per rush, and conceded 199 passing yards on 16 of 28 attempts, making for a completion rate of 57.1%.

Offensively, Coastal Carolina ranks 38th in scoring at 33.2 points per game and averages 395.8 total yards, ranking them 68th in Division 1. They have committed 41 penalties for 360 yards, placing them at 49th in D-1 in terms of aiding opponents. With 1,311 passing yards and an average of 218.5 passing yards per game, Coastal Carolina ranks 81st. They maintain an average of 177.3 rushing yards per game, with a total of 1,064 yards this season.

Defensively, the Chanticleers have allowed 1,200 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns this year, leading to an average of 200 rushing yards per game. Their defense has also allowed 12 passing touchdowns and 199.7 passing yards per game, positioning them at 48th nationally. The team has executed 415 defensive plays, ranking them 103rd, with a points allowance of 31.2 per game, placing them 108th in the country.

Analyst Josh Schonwald predicts a win for the Ragin’ Cajuns with a 3.5 point spread. Both teams will be looking to improve their records as they enter this crucial mid-season matchup.