The SportsLine Projection Model has the Ragin' Cajuns winning by nine points. Can't say I agree with that but they should win. QB Ben Wooldridge is coming off his best game, tying school record with five passing touchdowns to go along with a career-high 316 yards. Since 2018, Louisiana has 14 of its 18 games against Sun Belt Conference foes on the road. UL is fifth nationally and first in the Sun Belt in turnover margin at 1.29. The defense has forced 17 turnovers, which ranks fifth nationally and tied for first in the conference.

Louisiana QB Ben Wooldridge is in a groove right now. Louisiana has won its last two, including a 23-13 win at Marshall while getting +10.5, and it’s been the QB making it all happen. The Fresno State transfer is 3-0 ATS in his last three and his last two were stellar, with seven TD passes and no picks. Take the short favorite Thursday.

Louisiana's defense has allowed just 72 points over its last four games and ranks 26th in yards per play allowed (5.00). The Southern Miss offense has really struggled over the past three games scoring just 50 combined points, helping the Under go 3-0. The Golden Eagles defense allowed just 60 points over those three games. Both teams have average offenses but above average defenses. I'm on the Under.