Texas State Bobcats vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

College Football Preview

Week 11 of the 2025 NCAA Football season features a game between the Texas State Bobcats and the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. The game will be held at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ this Saturday, November 8, at 5:00 PM.

The Texas State Bobcats come into the game with a 3-5 record, struggling in the Sun Belt Conference with a 0-4 mark. They have had a tough time on the road, holding a 1-3 record. On the other side, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns hold a 3-6 overall record with a 2-3 conference standing. They have performed evenly at home with a 2-2 record. The odds slightly favor Texas State, with a spread of -2.5.

Texas State Team Preview

The Texas State Bobcats have struggled in their recent games. They lost their last game against James Madison Dukes with a score of 52-20. In that game, the Bobcats managed 20 first downs and 230 passing yards but were hampered by three interceptions.

In their game against Marshall Thundering Herd, the Bobcats narrowly lost 40-37. The Bobcats showed a strong passing game with 444 yards. However, they struggled with turnovers, losing two fumbles and throwing one interception.

Against the Troy Trojans, the Bobcats lost 48-41 in another close game. They performed well on the ground, rushing for 326 yards. Despite the strong rushing performance, they could not secure the win at home.

Texas State vs Louisiana-Lafayette Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Texas State Bobcats vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns
  • Venue: Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA
  • Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Texas State Moneyline -142, Louisiana-Lafayette Moneyline +118, Texas State Spread -2.5 (-116), Louisiana-Lafayette Spread +2.5 (-104), Total Over 64.5 (-110), Total Under 64.5 (-111)

Louisiana-Lafayette Team Preview

The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have faced a mixed bag of results in recent games. They recently secured a 31-22 win against South Alabama, showcasing strong offensive performance with 232 passing yards and 166 rushing yards. However, in the previous game, they fell to Troy 35-23, where three interceptions proved costly.

Looking at their season stats, the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 31st in rushing yards, with 1673 yards so far. Their passing game, however, ranks 117th, which indicates a need for improvement in this area. Defensively, they have been effective in forcing turnovers, ranking 8th in interceptions and 7th in fumbles recovered.

The team is currently dealing with several injuries that could affect upcoming games. Key players like J’Marion Gooch and George Jackson are listed as questionable. Their absence could impact both offensive line strength and overall team performance.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Texas State is favored by 2.5 points with odds of -116. Texas State’s offense ranks better than Louisiana-Lafayette in points scored and rushing yards. With their stronger offense, Texas State is projected to win 35-31. The pick is Texas State to cover the -2.5 spread.

The total points line is set at 64.5. Texas State and Louisiana-Lafayette have allowed 271 and 264 points, respectively, this season. With both defenses struggling, the projected total is 66 points. The recommendation is to take the over at 64.5 points.