Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs TCU Horned Frogs Matchup

Check out our free Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs TCU Horned Frogs pick and preview for this CFB Isleta New Mexico Bowl game in Albuquerque. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this Isleta New Mexico Bowl CFB matchup.

ESPN will be covering the Isleta New Mexico Bowl, where the TCU Horned Frogs are the -9.5 point spread favorites over the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. Kick-off is set for 2:15 ET from University Stadium in Albuquerque, and the over/under line is at 60.5 points. The Ragin Cajuns and Horned Frogs come into this game with 10-3 and 8-4 records, respectively.

Ragin Cajuns vs. Horned Frogs Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at TCU Horned Frogs
Where: Albuquerque at University Stadium
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Betting Odds TCU -9.5, LOULAF +290 | TCU -380 O/U 60.5

Ragin Cajuns Preview:

Louisiana heads into their Week 14 matchup against TCU with a 10-3 record. They are unbeaten on the road at 5-0 but have gone 3-3 at home. The Ragin' Cajuns have been favored in eight of their 13 games, posting a 6-2 record as the favorite.

Louisiana's average scoring margin this season is +9.7 points per game. They are 6-5 against the spread, with a 4-1 record on the road and a 2-4 mark at home.

The over/under line for this week is 60.5 points. Louisiana's games have averaged 56.5 points, and their average over/under line has been 57.3 points, with a 6-5 record against the total.

Ragin Cajuns Offense Breakdown

Louisiana’s offense has been strong in the passing game, ranking 18th in the nation with 260.5 yards per game. Quarterback Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 2,392 yards and has a passer rating of 109. He has completed 68.1% of his passes, leading to 17 touchdowns with just five interceptions. Louisiana is 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 33.1 points per game.

Lance LeGendre leads the receiving corps with 814 yards and six touchdowns on 48 catches. On the ground, Bill Davis has rushed for 775 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.

Ragin Cajuns Team Defense

Louisiana's defense struggled in their recent 31-3 loss to Marshall, allowing 31 points and 415 total yards. They gave up 222 rushing yards on 42 carries and 193 passing yards, while forcing no turnovers.

On the season, Louisiana ranks 50th nationally, giving up 23.4 points per game. They’ve allowed 162.4 rushing yards per game (109th) and 189.4 passing yards, ranking 41st in the country.

Horned Frogs Preview:

Louisiana's average scoring margin this season is +9.7 points per game. They are 6-5 against the spread, with a 4-1 record on the road and a 2-4 mark at home.

The over/under line for this week is 60.5 points. Louisiana's games have averaged 56.5 points, and their average over/under line has been 57.3 points, with a 6-5 record against the total.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

TCU’s offense is ranked 24th in our power rankings heading into week 11, and they are also 24th in points scored, averaging 33.4 per game. Their passing game is their main strength, ranking 7th in the nation with 317.6 yards per game. They are 10th in completions, averaging 25.4 per game, and 16th in attempts, with 37.8 per game. Their completion percentage is 67.3%, ranking 11th.

Josh Hoover has thrown for 3,697 yards this season, with a completion rate of 66.7%. He has 23 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 100. Jack Bech leads the receiving corps with 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns on 62 catches. TCU’s run game has struggled, ranking 108th with 117.6 rushing yards per game.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

TCU's defense played a crucial role in their 20-13 win over Cincinnati, allowing just 13 points. They gave up 374 total yards, including 214 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 160 passing yards, while also securing an interception.

So far this season, TCU's defense is ranked 56th nationally, allowing 26.4 points per game. Opponents are averaging 166.3 rushing yards per game and 192.7 passing yards, with a 59.3% completion rate.

Ragin Cajuns vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Louisiana has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 31 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, TCU has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 29 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
Louisiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
TCU has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.