Southern Miss Defeats Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 22-10
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 22, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 10, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 22-10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on October 18, 2025.
In a notable clash in NCAAF, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles secured a 22-10 victory over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Southern Miss improving to a 6-2 record while Louisiana fell to 2-6.
Southern Miss entered the game with a recent form characterized by a two-game winning streak, having won their last match against Georgia Southern Eagles 38-35 on October 10, 2025. In their last five games, they averaged 35.2 points scored while allowing 26.4 points. Their away record stood at 1-3, but their overall performance suggested a team gaining momentum as the season progressed.
On the other hand, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns were struggling, having lost their last game against James Madison Dukes 14-24 on October 11, 2025. Their recent form showed a record of 2-3 in the last five games, with an average of 28.6 points scored and 34.2 points allowed. Louisiana's home record was 3-3, indicating they had been more competitive in front of their home crowd, but their overall performance this season had been disappointing.
The two teams had met previously in the 2024 season, where Louisiana emerged victorious with a score of 23-13. However, this time, Southern Miss demonstrated their improved form and ability to adapt, effectively outplaying Louisiana throughout the match.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific information, but such factors often play a significant role in the performance of teams at this level. The market had priced Louisiana's win probability at 0.0, indicating a strong expectation for Southern Miss to win, which they did convincingly.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typical factors such as weather and field conditions can influence gameplay in college football. Viewers were likely to watch for Southern Miss's ability to maintain their momentum and for Louisiana to find answers to their recent struggles.
In conclusion, Southern Miss's victory over Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns not only highlighted their current form but also underscored the challenges facing Louisiana as they continue to seek consistency in their performance.
Leaders
- Passing yardsLunch Winfield12/21, 112 YDS, 1 INTLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Rushing yardsLunch Winfield19 CAR, 98 YDS, 1 TDLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Receiving yardsCaden Jensen5 REC, 45 YDSLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Passing yardsBraylon Braxton13/18, 238 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INTSouthern Miss Golden Eagles
- Rushing yardsJeffery Pittman21 CAR, 73 YDSSouthern Miss Golden Eagles
- Receiving yardsMicah Davis3 REC, 134 YDS, 1 TDSouthern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 4-6Streak L126.8 scored · 29.3 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L14-24at James Madison DukesOct 11
- W54-51vs Marshall Thundering HerdSep 28
- L31-34at Eastern Michigan EaglesSep 20
- L10-52at Missouri TigersSep 13
- W34-10vs McNeese CowboysSep 7
- L12-14vs Rice OwlsAug 31
- L3-31vs Marshall Thundering HerdDec 8
- W37-23at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 30
- W51-30vs Troy TrojansNov 23
- L22-24vs South Alabama JaguarsNov 17
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak W223.3 scored · 34.8 allowed per game1-3 away
- W38-35at Georgia Southern EaglesOct 10
- W42-25vs Jacksonville State GamecocksSep 27
- L20-30at Louisiana Tech BulldogsSep 20
- W38-22vs App State MountaineersSep 13
- W38-20vs Jackson State TigersSep 6
- L17-34vs Mississippi State BulldogsAug 30
- L20-52at Troy TrojansNov 30
- L14-35vs South Alabama JaguarsNov 23
- L3-58at Texas State BobcatsNov 17
- L3-37vs Marshall Thundering HerdNov 9
Box score
| Stat | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 19 |
| Third downs | 2-13 | 6-16 |
| Fourth downs | 1-1 | 1-4 |
| Total yards | 371 | 356 |
| Net passing yards | 238 | 135 |
| Completions | 13/18 | 14/27 |
| Yards per pass | 13.2 | 5.0 |
| Rushing yards | 133 | 221 |
| Rushing attempts | 41 | 48 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Penalties | 6-43 | 8-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 24:29 | 35:31 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Our Lady of Lourdes StadiumLafayette, LA
- Attendance21047
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