The Thundering Herd will play the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Cajun Field. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Marshall and Louisiana taking place at Cajun Field. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Marshall has a 98.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Louisiana is 97.00.
- Away Marshall - Heading into Week 5, Marshall currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Louisiana - Louisiana has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 5 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Like the Marshall away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Marshall ranks 3rd (107) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Louisiana currently ranking 5th (87) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Marshall stands 4th (101) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Louisiana sits at 3rd (110) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Marshall has a 2-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Louisiana currently 1-3 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Marshall battles Louisiana in a Week 5 matchup.
The game will be held at Cajun Field, adding to the excitement of this intense matchup.
Marshall holds a slight edge in the Power Rankings over Louisiana, making this game a must-watch.
With a 2-2 record, Marshall will look to improve their standing against the 1-3 Louisiana team.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below.
Best Thundering Herd at Ragin' Cajuns Odds
| Underdog Louisiana | Favorite Marshall |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Louisiana | Favorite Marshall |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Marshall is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Louisiana is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Marshall is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Louisiana is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Marshall
Louisiana
9/27/25 8:00pm EDT | -2.5 -105+2.5 -115 |
Underdog Louisiana - Louisiana bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Louisiana underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Marshall - Marshall bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Marshall favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Marshall at Louisiana Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Marshall
Louisiana
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/27/25 8:00pm EDT | -140-102+10000Bet |
Marshall
Louisiana
Game to Overtime
9/27/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Marshall
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 10+
9/27/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes -900No +525Bet |
Marshall
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 20+
9/27/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes -105No -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Marshall
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 30+
9/27/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +575No -1000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 5 | Marshall vs Louisiana Saturday, September 27th, 2025 | UL 54, MRSH 51 (2OT) Cajun Field | Louisiana by 3 |
| 2024 Week 15 | Marshall vs Louisiana Saturday, December 7th, 2024 | MRSH 31, UL 3 Cajun Field | Marshall by 28 |
| 2022 Week 7 | Louisiana vs Marshall Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 | UL 23, MRSH 13 Joan C. Edwards Stadium | Louisiana by 10 |
| 2021 Bowls | Louisiana vs Marshall Saturday, December 18th, 2021 R+l Carriers New Orleans Bowl | UL 36, MRSH 21 Caesars Superdome | Louisiana by 15 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| Marshall | 1-1 | 0.500 | 3 | 3 | 206 | 179 | 2-1 | 1-2 | W1 |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| Louisiana | 1-1 | 0.500 | 2 | 4 | 155 | 185 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 |
Marshall & Louisiana Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Marshall Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Marshall YR: futures available
Louisiana Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Louisiana YR: futures available
Marshall & Louisiana Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Marshall vs Georgia | UGA 45, MRSH 7 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Missouri State vs Marshall | MOST 21, MRSH 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Eastern Kentucky vs Marshall | MRSH 38, EKU 7 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Marshall vs Middle Tennessee | MRSH 42, MTSU 28 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Marshall vs Louisiana | UL 54, MRSH 51 (2OT) Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Old Dominion vs Marshall | MRSH 48, ODU 24 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Texas State vs Marshall | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Marshall vs Coastal Carolina | Thursday, October 30th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | James Madison vs Marshall | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Marshall vs Georgia State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Marshall vs Appalachian State | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Georgia Southern vs Marshall | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Rice vs Louisiana | RICE 14, UL 12 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | McNeese State vs Louisiana | UL 34, MCN 10 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Louisiana vs Missouri | MIZ 52, UL 10 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Louisiana vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 34, UL 31 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Marshall vs Louisiana | UL 54, MRSH 51 (2OT) Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana vs James Madison | JMU 24, UL 14 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 5:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Louisiana vs Troy | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Louisiana vs South Alabama | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Texas State vs Louisiana | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Louisiana vs Arkansas State | Thursday, November 20th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Louisiana | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Marshall vs Louisiana College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Marshall vs Louisiana Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Marshall vs Louisiana Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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