Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeat Troy Trojans 33-6: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Troy Trojans 6, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 33
Louisiana defeated Troy 33–6 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, covering the –3 spread while the game finished under 49.5 total points.
Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns final score and game recap
Louisiana scored 7 points in the first quarter and 12 in the second to reach 19–0 at halftime. Troy scored 6 points in the third quarter, and Louisiana added 7 more in the fourth to finish with 33 points.
Jace Petty led Troy with four receptions for 69 yards. Tucker Kilcrease rushed four times for 32 yards and scored the Trojans' lone touchdown. For Louisiana, JJ Garner carried ten times for 62 yards and a rushing touchdown, while Anthony Reagan Jr. added 11 carries for 58 yards and another score.
Who covered the spread in Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns covered the –3 spread, winning by 27 points. The line opened at –4 and softened to –3 as money shifted toward Troy, but the Cajuns' dominant margin rendered the closing number academic.
Did Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns go over or under the total?
The game finished under 49.5 with 39 combined points. Louisiana's scoring came in bursts of 7, 12, 7, and 7 across the four quarters.
How did AiQ's Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns predictions do?
AiQ posted a perfect 1–0 record on this game.
- Moneyline: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at –148 – WIN (+$67.57 on a $100 bet)
The model correctly identified Louisiana as the victor. However, the moneyline price carried a –3.1% expected value, meaning AiQ's confidence in the Cajuns was not matched by favorable odds.
Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- Troy Trojans team total 23.5: Under (paid –111); Troy scored 6
- First-quarter moneyline: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won the first quarter (paid –130)
- First-quarter total 9.5: Under (paid +110); 7 points were scored
- Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns team total 26.5: Over (paid –120); the Cajuns posted 33
- First-half total 24.5: Under (paid –115); 19 points were recorded at halftime
- First-half moneyline: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won the first half (paid –135)
- First-half spread: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns –1.5 covered (paid –105)
Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The moneyline was Troy Trojans +123 and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns –148. Removing the vig, the implied probabilities were 43% for Troy and 57% for Louisiana, with a bookmaker margin of 4.5%. A $100 bet on Louisiana at –148 returned $67.57 profit. The spread moved one point toward Troy before closing at –3, which Louisiana covered.
Troy Trojans and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns betting trends: 2026 season
Troy sits at 3–3 overall with a stark home-road split: 3–0 at home, 0–3 on the road. Against the spread, the Trojans are 2–4 in six games with a recorded line, and they have hit the under five times in six total-line games. Their last five results read L, W, L, L, W.
Louisiana improved to 5–2 overall, remaining unbeaten at home (4–0) while going 1–2 away or on neutral ground. The Cajuns are 5–1–1 against the spread in seven games with a closing line and have cashed the under in five of seven total-line games. Their recent five outcomes are W, L, W, W, W.
What's next for Troy Trojans and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Troy hosts UL Monroe Warhawks on Saturday, October 24. Louisiana travels to Southern Miss Golden Eagles on the same date.