Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeat South Alabama Jaguars 28-26: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · South Alabama Jaguars 26, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 28
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns beat the South Alabama Jaguars 28-26 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The South Alabama Jaguars covered the spread as 7-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 57, with 54 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns led 21-17 at halftime. The South Alabama Jaguars outscored the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 9-7 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brendan Jenkins (South Alabama Jaguars): 6 catches for 101 yards.
- Bishop Davenport (South Alabama Jaguars): 11 carries for 57 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- JJ Garner (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns): 10 carries for 136 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Lunch Winfield (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns): 19 carries for 97 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
The South Alabama Jaguars covered the spread as 7-point underdogs, losing by 2 points.
The spread opened at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns -7.5 and closed at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns -7.
Did South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns go over or under the total?
The game went under: 54 points combined against a closing total of 57, under by 3. 38 of the 54 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 57.5 and closed at 57.
How did AiQ's South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns to win at -285, a win (+$35.09 on a $100 bet).
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won the first half, paying -238.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 28.5: the over, paying -105, with 38 points scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -115, with 14 points scored.
- Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns team total 32.5: the under, paying -111, with 28 scored.
- South Alabama Jaguars team total 23.5: the over, paying -128, with 26 scored.
- First-half spread: South Alabama Jaguars +4.5 covered, paying -115.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the South Alabama Jaguars at +232 and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at -287. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns a 71% favorite. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won as the favorite at -287: $34.84 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, the price before the game was -285: priced below fair (−2.0% value).
The spread moved toward the South Alabama Jaguars between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 57.5 to 57, and the game went under.
South Alabama Jaguars and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the South Alabama Jaguars 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times. That made it three straight losses for the South Alabama Jaguars.
This result left the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (5-0 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times.
What's next for South Alabama Jaguars and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Next for the South Alabama Jaguars: the Troy Trojans at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: at the UL Monroe Warhawks on Thursday, November 12, 2026.