Southern Miss Faces Louisiana in College Football Showdown

Lafayette, Louisiana — The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-2) visit the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-4) on Saturday, October 18, at Cajun Field. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET.

Fans can stream the game live on ESPN+, which requires a subscription. The service is available for $11.99 per month or $119.99 for an annual plan. This matchup is crucial as both teams aim to improve their standings in the Sun Belt Conference.

Southern Miss enters the game averaging 32.2 points per game, ranking 49th in the FBS, while their defense allows 27.7 points per game, putting them at 93rd. Louisiana, however, has struggled, ranking 21st-worst in total offense with 325.2 yards per game and 22nd-worst in defense, allowing 414 yards per game.

In recent games, Southern Miss has shown strength in scoring while Louisiana attempts to turn around a disappointing season. The Golden Eagles’ key players include quarterback who has thrown for 1,473 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions.

For Louisiana, the team is looking to their running back, who leads the team with 411 rushing yards and five touchdowns this season. With both teams looking to gain momentum, this game promises to be competitive.

As of October 18, the betting odds show Southern Miss favored by 3.5 points over Louisiana, with an over/under set at 54.5 points. Fans will have their eyes on the matchup as both teams look to assert themselves in the league.