This Saturday night at Cajun Field, the South Alabama Jaguars (4-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) will be in a crucial battle to end their two-game road losing streak when they face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-1, 5-0 Sun Belt). Louisiana is riding high after a commanding 55-19 victory over Arkansas State, while the Jaguars are eager to bounce back from a 34-30 defeat to Georgia Southern.
Louisiana has historically dominated this rivalry, winning 8 of the last 10 games against South Alabama, including a 33-20 victory last season. Nevertheless, the Jaguars have a high-scoring offence that scores an average of 36.2 points per game. Gio Lopez, a key player in the Jaguars’ offence, is currently uncertain due to concussion symptoms; however, his potential participation could be a significant asset. Kentrel Bullock and Jamaal Pritchett, other key players in the Jaguars’ offence, could also make a difference in the game.
South Alabama’s defence has been struggling, allowing an average of 24.8 points per game. This could be a cause for concern when faced with Louisiana’s balanced attack, which averages 35.4 points. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ success will be contingent upon their effective defensive performance.
Despite the odds, I am confident that the South Alabama Jaguars have the potential to achieve an upset and secure the victory. Their high-scoring offence and the uncertainty surrounding key player Gio Lopez’s participation could be the game-changer.