Final
October 3, 2026 β’ Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-3) takes on Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (4-1) at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette.
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Visiting Side
Record
2-3
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Home Side
Record
4-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARK
|
0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
LOU
|
7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 23 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
1:59
Lunch Winfield 2 Yd Run (Tony Sterner Kick)
Score
5:27
Clune Van Andel 25 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:31
Jaylen Bonelli 21 Yd pass from Trey Owens (Clune Van Andel Kick)
Score
9:04
Tony Sterner 38 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:08
Clune Van Andel 21 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:54
JJ Garner 13 Yd Run (Tony Sterner Kick)
Score
11:48
Solomon Baggett 6 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick)
Score
5:38
Tony Sterner 25 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Tony Sterner 37 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Arkansas State Red Wolves
VS
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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Projected Score
ARK 20
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LOU 31
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns scoring offense aligns well against Arkansas State Red Wolves defense.
- Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Arkansas State Red Wolves aerial attack exposes Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns secondary.
- Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns rushing attack has the advantage.
Arkansas State Red Wolves
STAT
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns plays on familiar turf at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Arkansas State Red Wolves Could Win
Arkansas State Red Wolves will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Could Win
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns scoring offense aligns well against Arkansas State Red Wolves defense.
Deciding Factor
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
21,211
Closing Odds
Line: UL -4.5 | O/U: 49.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Lunch Winfield
18/21, 189 YDS
Team Rushing Yards
JJ Garner
7 CAR, 78 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Trey Owens
20/31, 206 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Solomon Baggett
12 CAR, 51 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Arkansas State Red Wolves (34.4%)
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (65.6%)
Total Submissions: 53 circles
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