Marshall Thundering Herd at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Saturday, December 7th 2024 (7:30 PM EST)
Louisiana -5 (58.0) (-205) Open: 0.0 | 56.5
Marshall 31 - Louisiana: 3 (Sun Belt Championship)
Thundering Herd (10 - 3) (11 - 1 - 1)
Coach Charles Huff (22 - 17)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (28 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Coach Charles Huff (22 - 17)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (28 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
MRSH 3rd straight Road Game
ULL is playing their 6th straight game
MRSH is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Louisiana -4.5 (SP+ ULL -2)
Projected Score: MRSH: 26 - ULL: 31 (57)
ULL Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
MRSH Travel: 788 miles, 1 hrs ahead
ULL is playing their 6th straight game
MRSH is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Louisiana -4.5 (SP+ ULL -2)
Projected Score: MRSH: 26 - ULL: 31 (57)
ULL Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
MRSH Travel: 788 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Ragin' Cajuns (10 - 4) (7 - 5 - 1)
Coach Michael Desormeaux (13 - 14)
Avg Score : 31 - 24 (34 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 10 - 4 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 9)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Michael Desormeaux (13 - 14)
Avg Score : 31 - 24 (34 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 10 - 4 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 9)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
| Marshall's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Marshall vs Stony Brook | -32.5 | 56.5 | W 45 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Marshall at Virginia Tech | +20.5 | 52.5 | L 14 - 31 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Marshall at Ohio State | +40.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 49 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Marshall vs Western Michigan | -3.5 | 53.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Marshall vs App State | -3.0 | 56.5 | W 52 - 37 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Marshall at Georgia Southern | +1.0 | 58.5 | L 23 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Thu 10/17 | Marshall vs Georgia State | -9.5 | 51.5 | W 35 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Marshall vs UL Monroe | -10.5 | 48.0 | W 28 - 23 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Marshall at Southern Miss | -13.5 | 53.5 | W 37 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Marshall vs Coastal Carolina | -7.5 | 57.0 | W 31 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Marshall at Old Dominion | +3.0 | 51.0 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Marshall at James Madison | +2.5 | 52.5 | W 35 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/7 | Marshall at Louisiana | +5.0 | 58.0 | W 31 - 3 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 7
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Marshall's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 7
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Louisiana's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Louisiana vs Grambling | -26 | |||||
| Sat 9/7 | Louisiana at Kennesaw State | -14.5 | 46.5 | W 34 - 10 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Louisiana vs Tulane | +1.5 | 53.5 | L 33 - 41 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Louisiana at Wake Forest | +3.0 | 59.5 | W 41 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Louisiana at Southern Miss | -17.5 | 57.5 | W 23 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Louisiana vs App State | -10.0 | 64.0 | W 34 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Louisiana at Coastal Carolina | -6.0 | 57.0 | W 34 - 24 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/29 | Louisiana at Texas State | +4.0 | 60.5 | W 23 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Louisiana vs Arkansas State | -14.0 | 60.0 | W 55 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Louisiana vs South Alabama | -6.5 | 60.0 | L 22 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Louisiana vs Troy | -7.5 | 51.5 | W 51 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Louisiana at UL Monroe | -8.5 | 50.5 | W 37 - 23 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/7 | Louisiana vs Marshall | -5.0 | 58.0 | L 3 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 12/28 | Louisiana vs TCU | +9.5 | 61.0 | L 3 - 34 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 9
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Louisiana's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 9
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | #60 (.21) | 43% (66) | 31.8 | 45% (47) | 3.35 (18) | 203 | 40% (88) | 181 | 3.93 (66) | #47 (.13) | 40% (46) | 23.1 | 43% (75) | 37% (21) | 3.87 (79) | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| ULL | #16 (.3) | 45% (47) | 30.9 | 42% (91) | 3.24 (35) | 159 | 47% (17) | 242 | 4.27 (32) | #97 (.22) | 48% (126) | 24.1 | 53% (133) | 44% (105) | 4.43 (121) | 44.5 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | #60 (.21) | 43% (66) | 45% (47) | 3.35 (18) | 203 | 40% (88) | 181 | 3.93 (66) | #47 (.13) | 40% (46) | 43% (75) | 37% (21) | 3.87 (79) | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | ||
| ULL | #16 (.3) | 45% (47) | 42% (91) | 3.24 (35) | 159 | 47% (17) | 242 | 4.27 (32) | #97 (.22) | 48% (126) | 53% (133) | 44% (105) | 4.43 (121) | 44.5 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 31.8 | 28 | 42.9% | 3.93 | 0.7 | 20 | 384 | 203 | 181 | 5.2 | 59% | 41% | 45% | 40% | 13% | .21 |
| ULL Defense | 14 | 24.1 | 25.6 | 48.4% | 4.43 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 50% | 53% | 44% | 13% | .22 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 23.1 | 25.4 | 40% | 3.87 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 43% | 37% | 19% | .13 |
| ULL Offense | 14 | 30.9 | 34 | 44.5% | 4.27 | 0.6 | 20 | 401 | 159 | 242 | 5 | 53% | 47% | 42% | 47% | 11% | .3 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 13 | 28:39 | 19.8 | 40% | 59% | 5.4 | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 2 | 31.1 |
| Louisiana | 14 | 29:12 | 19.7 | 43% | 64% | 5.4 | 44.5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 2 | 28.5 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 59% (12) | 45% (47) | 38.8 | 202.5 | 5.2 | 21 (59) | .22 (27) | 3.35 (18) | 76% (49) | 8% (32) | 1.06 (39) |
| ULL Defense | 14 | 50% (61) | 53% (133) | - | - | - | - | .24 (121) | 3.36 (118) | 82% (116) | 7% (125) | 0.87 (18) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 53% (99) | 43% (75) | - | - | - | - | .17 (93) | 2.95 (57) | 70% (50) | 12% (30) | 1.11 (118) |
| ULL Offense | 14 | 53% (52) | 42% (91) | 31.6 | 158.9 | 5 | 26 (36) | .2 (33) | 3.24 (35) | 76% (44) | 6% (6) | 1.07 (31) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 41% (123) | 40% (88) | 14.9 | 25.6 | 181.1 | 7.1 | 12.1 | 27 (20) | 4 (1) | .23 (82) | 1.7 (36) | 30% (36) | 30% (84) | .25 (98) | 5% (52) | 2 (76) |
| ULL Defense | 14 | 50% (77) | 44% (105) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (18) | .21 (53) | 1.4 (11) | 28% (121) | 34% (108) | .33 (84) | 5% (97) | 1.9 (33) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 46% (37) | 37% (21) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (31) | .13 (23) | 1.6 (58) | 34% (37) | 26% (14) | .24 (40) | 7% (25) | 2.2 (102) |
| ULL Offense | 14 | 47% (80) | 47% (17) | 18.4 | 27.5 | 241.9 | 8.8 | 13.1 | 22 (46) | 7 (26) | .41 (10) | 1.6 (50) | 28% (17) | 29% (97) | .39 (48) | 5% (29) | 2.3 (9) |
Marshall's Power Ratings
Marshall's Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Marshall's Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Marshall's Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Marshall's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Marshall's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Marshall's Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Marshall's Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Marshall's Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Marshall's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Marshall's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Marshall: -2.33 Louisiana: 4.64
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Marshall: 3.1 Louisiana: 4.8
Marshall: -2.33 Louisiana: 4.64
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Marshall: 3.1 Louisiana: 4.8
Louisiana's Power Ratings
Louisiana's Power Rating: 4.64 #67
Louisiana's Offense Rating: 26.51 #11
Louisiana's Defense Rating: 14.25 #103
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Louisiana's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 4.0
Louisiana's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.8 #53
Louisiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #38
Louisiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #78
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Louisiana's Power Rating: 4.64 #67
Louisiana's Offense Rating: 26.51 #11
Louisiana's Defense Rating: 14.25 #103
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Louisiana's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 4.0
Louisiana's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.8 #53
Louisiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #38
Louisiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #78
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Marshall Scoring
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.4
Marshall's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 1 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 6 - 0 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 0
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.4
Marshall's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 1 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 6 - 0 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Louisiana 31
Marshall 26
Total Points: 57
Louisiana 31
Marshall 26
Total Points: 57
Louisiana Scoring
Offense: 30.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 34
Defense: 24.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.6
Louisiana's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 4
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 1
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 1
Offense: 30.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 34
Defense: 24.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.6
Louisiana's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 4
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 1
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12/07 | Louisiana | 3 | Marshall | 31 | Marshall | Louisiana -5 | Marshall | 58.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/12 | Marshall | 13 | Louisiana | 23 | Louisiana | Marshall -10.5 | Louisiana | 45.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 12/18 | Marshall | 21 | Louisiana | 36 | Louisiana | Louisiana -4 | Louisiana | 55.5 | Over |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 2 | 2 | 1 Overs |
| Marshall | 1 | 1 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 0 - 3 | 0 - 3 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 3 - 0 | 3 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 0 |
(#71) Marshall Info
Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Marshall has won 6 straight
Marshall has won 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 4 - 3 (6 - 0 - 1 vs Spread )
Marshall Notes
(12/8) Won Sun Belt, did not extend HC Huff?
(12/8) Hired HC Tony Gibson (NC St DC)
(12/1) Great 2OT W @JMU, OG'd by 120 yds, QB bad
(11/25) Off great vs ODU. Need W vs JMU & help for SBC
(11/18) Somehow winning games w/ bad Off, meh Def
(11/3) Off Eff, Def enough in W (ULM). Now 3-1 SBC
(10/17) QB Braxton (very mobile) taken over for Earle
(10/17) QB Braxton pass bad/run good vs Ga St
(10/17) Rgame 295 yds, 8 ypc vs Ga St. Nearly gagged
(10/13) QB's awful, Rgame good. 21pt 4Q total gag (Ga So)
Marshall Highlights
Marshall has Really Good Running Game (#56)
Marshall has a top Offensive Line (#120)
Marshall Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Marshall has a good pass defense (#109)
Marshall Front 7 is disruptive (#56)
Marshall Secondary is very good (#88)
Marshall has a great TO Margin (#28)
Marshall Deficiencies
Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Marshall has won 6 straight
Marshall has won 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 4 - 3 (6 - 0 - 1 vs Spread )
Marshall Notes
(12/8) Won Sun Belt, did not extend HC Huff?
(12/8) Hired HC Tony Gibson (NC St DC)
(12/1) Great 2OT W @JMU, OG'd by 120 yds, QB bad
(11/25) Off great vs ODU. Need W vs JMU & help for SBC
(11/18) Somehow winning games w/ bad Off, meh Def
(11/3) Off Eff, Def enough in W (ULM). Now 3-1 SBC
(10/17) QB Braxton (very mobile) taken over for Earle
(10/17) QB Braxton pass bad/run good vs Ga St
(10/17) Rgame 295 yds, 8 ypc vs Ga St. Nearly gagged
(10/13) QB's awful, Rgame good. 21pt 4Q total gag (Ga So)
Marshall Highlights
Marshall has Really Good Running Game (#56)
Marshall has a top Offensive Line (#120)
Marshall Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Marshall has a good pass defense (#109)
Marshall Front 7 is disruptive (#56)
Marshall Secondary is very good (#88)
Marshall has a great TO Margin (#28)
Marshall Deficiencies
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ULL | MRSH |
| OverallOver | #25 | #33 |
| OffenseOff | #14 | #78 |
| DefenseDef | #67 | #16 |
| Special TeamsST | #108 | #19 |
| PassingPass | #7 | #66 |
| RushingRush | #43 | #45 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #21 | #71 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #40 | #44 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #20 | #92 |
| TacklingTkl | #110 | #18 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #88 | #59 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #101 | #23 |
| Coverage DefCov | #20 | #3 |
Rematch from Week 15
Louisiana -5.0 (58.0)
Marshall won at Louisiana this year (31-3)
Previous Matchups
Marshall beat Louisiana last year (31-3)
Louisiana beat Marshall in 2022 (23-13)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Cajun Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: MRSH | ULL
Depth Chart: MRSH | ULL
Rosters: MRSH | ULL
(#67) Louisiana Info
Power Rating: 4.64 #67
Offense Rating: 26.51 #11
Defense Rating: 14.25 #103
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.8 #53
Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #38
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #78
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 10.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 45%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.27 PPO
Poor Run Success 42%
Great Pass Success 47%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.43 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 53%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Louisiana has won 2 straight
Louisiana has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 3 (2 - 3 - 1 vs Spread)
Louisiana Notes
(11/25) Beat Troy, beat ULM=likely in SBC title game
(11/20) QB Wooldridge out for the season, Fields in
(11/18) Awful perf vs S Al, down 20-6 into 4th.
(11/3) Big W @ Tx St, QB good, Rgame good, Def great
(11/3) Only undefeated SBC team left after Tex St W
(10/20) Off 500+ yds, Wooldridge great vs Coastal
(10/12) OG's by App St but forced 5 TOs, Rgame decent
(9/28) Outgained Tul but 2 TOs, 2-9 3rd down cost game
(9/28) Even w/ Wake, Rgame 209 yds, QB good again
(9/25) QB Wooldridge decent, Run Def extremely bad
Louisiana Highlights
Louisiana offense is explosive (#71)
Louisiana defense does not give up big plays (#26)
Louisiana has a great TO Margin (#28)
Louisiana defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Louisiana Deficiencies
Louisiana has a bad defense (#119)
Louisiana Does Not Stuff Runs (#106)
Louisiana has a bad defensive line (#108)
Louisiana has a bad red zone defense (#92)
Power Rating: 4.64 #67
Offense Rating: 26.51 #11
Defense Rating: 14.25 #103
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.8 #53
Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #38
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #78
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 10.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 45%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.27 PPO
Poor Run Success 42%
Great Pass Success 47%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.43 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 53%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Louisiana has won 2 straight
Louisiana has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 3 (2 - 3 - 1 vs Spread)
Louisiana Notes
(11/25) Beat Troy, beat ULM=likely in SBC title game
(11/20) QB Wooldridge out for the season, Fields in
(11/18) Awful perf vs S Al, down 20-6 into 4th.
(11/3) Big W @ Tx St, QB good, Rgame good, Def great
(11/3) Only undefeated SBC team left after Tex St W
(10/20) Off 500+ yds, Wooldridge great vs Coastal
(10/12) OG's by App St but forced 5 TOs, Rgame decent
(9/28) Outgained Tul but 2 TOs, 2-9 3rd down cost game
(9/28) Even w/ Wake, Rgame 209 yds, QB good again
(9/25) QB Wooldridge decent, Run Def extremely bad
Louisiana Highlights
Louisiana offense is explosive (#71)
Louisiana defense does not give up big plays (#26)
Louisiana has a great TO Margin (#28)
Louisiana defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Louisiana Deficiencies
Louisiana has a bad defense (#119)
Louisiana Does Not Stuff Runs (#106)
Louisiana has a bad defensive line (#108)
Louisiana has a bad red zone defense (#92)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 124 | 206 | 60% | 1624 | 19 | 2 | 7.9 |
| Stone Earle | 65 | 120 | 54% | 673 | 7 | 2 | 5.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Turner | 104 | 864 | 6 | 8.3 | 88 |
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 134 | 610 | 4 | 4.6 | 35 |
| Jordan Houston (Tr) | 111 | 592 | 2 | 5.3 | 45 |
| Ethan Payne | 65 | 323 | 7 | 5.0 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Fitzpatrick (Tr) | 34 | 576 | 6 | 16.9 | 69 |
| Charles Montgomery | 32 | 393 | 3 | 12.3 | 30 |
| Carl Chester (Tr) | 20 | 342 | 3 | 17.1 | 42 |
| Elijah Metcalf (Tr) | 20 | 194 | 3 | 9.7 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Yates | 114 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| J.J. Roberts | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Michael Green | 78 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Landyn Watson | 66 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Green | 78 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| D'Vion Harris | 53 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Jabari Ishmael | 22 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Chris Thomas Jr. | 44 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Roberts | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Jacobie Henderson | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Josh Moten | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Wooldridge | 192 | 291 | 66% | 2453 | 17 | 6 | 8.4 |
| Chandler Fields | 63 | 87 | 72% | 897 | 5 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Davis | 163 | 796 | 9 | 4.9 | 73 |
| Zylan Perry | 112 | 695 | 4 | 6.2 | 30 |
| Dre'Lyn Washington | 73 | 478 | 5 | 6.5 | 64 |
| Ben Wooldridge | 65 | 174 | 5 | 2.7 | 18 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance LeGendre | 49 | 826 | 6 | 16.9 | 48 |
| Terrance Carter | 48 | 689 | 4 | 14.4 | 74 |
| Harvey Broussard | 31 | 486 | 3 | 15.7 | 50 |
| Jacob Bernard | 28 | 375 | 0 | 13.4 | 52 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.C. Ossai | 115 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyrone Lewis | 76 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Carmycah Glass (Tr) | 75 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Keyon Martin | 56 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Whitfield | 36 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Jordan Lawson | 44 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Mason Narcisse | 37 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Antoine Baylis | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Baylis | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Keyon Martin | 56 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Justin Agu | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |