Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Use Code SSWC The Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2, 1-2-1 O/U) are going up against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns (1-3, 2-2 O/U) and is battling it out in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season on Saturday night inside Cajun Field in Sun Belt Conference action for our Thundering Herd vs. Ragin Cajuns prediction. The Thundering Herd are entering this game on a two-game winning streak as they are coming off a 42-28 road win on Saturday over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The Ragin' Cajuns are on a two-game losing streak as they lost on the road Sunday, 34-31. This is the fourth time they are playing against one another as the Ragin Cajuns hold a 2-1 lead, but the Thundering Herd won last season 31-3. Rivalries, tempo, trenches — NCAAF picks for Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Thundering Herd Looking to Get Over .500
The Marshall Thundering Herd have been doing alright to open the season as they are 2-2 after their 42-28 road win over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders last time out. The offense has been struggling a bit as they are 85th in the country with 26.8 points per game. Quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has done well in limited passes this season as he completed 27-of-34 (79.4%) of his passes for 379 yards with six passing touchdowns without any interceptions while also rushing 29 times for 84 yards (2.9 yards per carry) and a pair of rushing touchdowns. Running back Michael Allen has been looking like a legitimate threat out of the backfield as he has 28 carries for 135 yards (4.8 yards per attempt) and a rushing touchdown, as well as a seven-yard catch.
Marshall’s defense is not doing too hot as they are giving up 25.2 points per game, which is 82nd. The defense has been unable to force many turnovers, but is getting pressure consistently so far as they have recorded 14 sacks, 16 pass deflections, four interceptions, and three forced fumbles. With the defense playing at this level, they are going to be in a great spot going forward.
Injury Report for Marshall
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- Running back Joshon Barbie: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Ragin' Cajuns Looking to Figure Things Out
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are looking to bounce back after losing last week to the Eastern Michigan Eagles on the road, 34-31. The offense needs to improve as they are averaging 21.8 points per game up to this point. Quarterback Daniel Beale has been struggling passing the football as he completed 35-of-69 (50.7%) of his passes for 313 yards with one passing touchdown and two interceptions. The team has a great running back as Zylan Perry has 45 carries for 336 yards (7.5 yards per attempt) with three rushing touchdowns and five catches for 10 yards as well. Ole Miss transfer quarterback Walker Howard has thrown just 22 passes and is out due to an undisclosed injury.
The defense has struggled as they are giving up 27.5 points per game so far this season. The defense recorded six sacks, four pass deflections, three interceptions (one pick six), and one fumble recovery.
Injury Report for Louisiana
- Quarterback Walker Howard: Undisclosed (OUT)
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Pick
Spread Pick for Marshall vs. Louisiana
- Marshall Thundering Herd -115 (5 units)
The Marshall Thundering Herd are in a position where it should have the advantage. Louisiana lost Walker Howard with an injury in their opening game, so their offense has been bruised as a result. The Ragin' Cajuns are not doing too well this season and are not able to throw the ball with much confidence this season. Marshall is the overall better team, so take them to win on the road as the best option here.
Over/Under Pick for Marshall vs. Louisiana
- Under 47.5 (5 units)
Neither team has shown the ability to consistently move the ball and extend drives on third downs throughout the first handful of games this season. Marshall is 19-of-58 (32.76%) on third downs so far, while Louisiana is 18-of-52 (34.62%) heading into this game. The Ragin Cajuns are not much threat passing the football so far as they are averaging 4.1 yards per pass attempt and only have one passing touchdown, so they are not going to hold up their part of the bargain scoring in the game. All in all, go with under 47.5 total points to be scored in the game.
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