Star player Ismail Mahdi and the Texas State Bobcats (4-1) play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (3-2) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, at Cajun Field.
The Ragin’ Cajuns last hit the field against the Buffalo Bulls, and they won 45-38. The Bobcats picked up a 77-34 win last time out against the Jackson State Tigers.
In that last outing for the Ragin’ Cajuns, Zeon Chriss completed 14 of 25 passing attempts (56.0%) and totaled 172 yards through the air, completing two touchdown passes but giving away two interceptions. Jacob Kibodi had seven rushing attempts and finished with 65 yards and one touchdown. Jacob Bernard ended the contest with two catches for 48 yards.
For the Bobcats in their last game, TJ Finley finished with 19 completions on 24 attempts (79.2%) for 239 yards, tossing two touchdowns. Mahdi carried the ball 14 times for 89 yards and three touchdowns. Joey Hobert hauled in 10 passes for 126 yards with one touchdown.
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Louisiana Players to Watch
- This year, Chriss has racked up 595 passing yards (148.8 yards per game) while going 50-for-74 (67.6% completion percentage) and throwing four touchdowns and four interceptions. He has tacked on 260 rushing yards on 28 carries with four touchdowns, averaging 65 yards per game.
- Kibodi has rushed for a team-high 376 yards on 40 attempts (75.2 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- Bernard has reeled in 14 passes for a team-best 188 yards. He averages 37.6 yards per game.
- Robert Williams has tacked on 15 receptions for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
- Peter Leblanc is averaging 35 yards per game, racking up 14 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns.
Texas State Players to Watch
- Finley leads the team with 1,294 passing yards (258.8 yards per game) and has a 72.8% completion percentage this year (99-of-136) while throwing 10 touchdowns with one interception.
- Mahdi has run for a team-high 488 yards on 50 attempts (97.6 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Malik Hornsby has run for 163 yards on 13 carries (54.3 yards per game), with four touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Hobert has 30 catches, leading his team with 370 yards (74 ypg) while also scoring three touchdowns this season.
- Ashtyn Hawkins has hauled in 22 catches for 287 yards (57.4 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- This season Kole Wilson is averaging 56.4 yards per game, with 18 catches for 282 yards and three touchdowns.
Louisiana Recent Stat Leaders
- The Ragin’ Cajuns’ defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Kerry Wilson in their last three games, who has delivered .
- As part of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defense, Caleb Anderson has recorded one TFL and 11 tackles in their last three games.
- K.C. Ossai has helped spur the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defense in their last three games with 23 tackles in games.
- Terrence Williams has been an important contributor to the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defensive unit in their last three games, with 23 tackles.
Texas State Recent Stat Leaders
- Michael James has collected 23 tackles in the Bobcats’ last three games.
- Kaleb Ford-Dement has registered eight tackles and one interception for the Bobcats in their last three outings.
- Kaleb Culp has posted 16 tackles in the Bobcats’ last three outings.
- Ben Bell has registered 13 tackles, four TFL, and one sack for the Bobcats in their last three games.
Louisiana vs. Texas State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 67.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Louisiana | Texas State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.8 (33) | 43.4 (8) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29 (92) | 29 (92) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 11 (122) | 9 (100) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (76) | 9 (22) |
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