<p>In Week 8 of the 2025 regular season, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles take on the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns. The game will be held at Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA, and is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>The Golden Eagles come into this game with a record of 4-2, including a 2-0 record in conference play. They have performed well at home, but their road record stands at 1-1. On the other side, the Ragin' Cajuns have a 2-4 record, with a 1-1 mark in the conference. They have been stronger at home, posting a 2-1 record at Cajun Field.</p> <h2>Southern Miss Team Preview</h2> <p>The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have shown strength on the offensive side this season. They scored 193 points, which puts them at the 41st spot in the rankings. Their passing game is solid with 1,483 yards, placing them 54th in the country. The rushing attack is also effective, totaling 893 yards and ranking 76th.</p> <p>Quarterback Braylon Braxton has been a key player for Southern Miss. He passed for 1,473 yards and 13 touchdowns in six games. Braxton has limited mistakes with only three interceptions, which helps the team's offensive efforts.</p> <p>The Golden Eagles face some uncertainty with injuries. Key players like Josh Battle and Ishmael Ibraheem are questionable for the next game. The team will need to adapt if these players are unable to take the field. Their defense has been strong with 20 sacks, which ranks sixth nationally.</p> <h2>Southern Miss vs Louisiana-Lafayette Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns</li><li>Venue: Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA</li><li>Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Southern Miss Moneyline -186, Louisiana-Lafayette Moneyline +153, Southern Miss Spread -4.0 (-111), Louisiana-Lafayette Spread +4.0 (-109), Total Over 54.5 (-110), Total Under 54.5 (-111)</li></ul> <h2>Louisiana-Lafayette Team Preview</h2> <p>The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns have experienced a mix of wins and losses this season. They secured a high-scoring win against Marshall, 54-51, at home. However, they faced setbacks in games against James Madison and Eastern Michigan, with scores of 24-14 and 34-31, respectively.</p> <p>The team has been effective in rushing, with 1,106 yards, placing them 46th in the rankings. Their passing game, however, ranks 121st with 845 yards. The Ragin' Cajuns have shown strength in defense with nine sacks, ranking 17th, and have managed four interceptions and four fumbles recovered, both ranked 5th.</p> <p>Injuries have impacted the team, with key players like Walker Howard and Shelton Sampson Jr. sidelined. Howard is out with an oblique injury, while Sampson Jr. is recovering from a hamstring issue. Several other players remain questionable, which may affect the team's performance in upcoming games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The spread for Southern Miss is -4.0 (-111) against Louisiana-Lafayette. Southern Miss has shown stronger offensive numbers with 193 points scored, ranking 41st, while Louisiana-Lafayette has scored 155 points, ranking 62nd. With Southern Miss's better offensive stats and a strong defensive ranking in sacks and interceptions, they are likely to cover the spread.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 54.5. Southern Miss has allowed 166 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette has allowed 185 points this season. Given these defensive numbers and their offensive stats, the game is projected to be low-scoring, making the under 54.5 (-111) a viable pick.</p>

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