The Golden Eagles will play the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Cajun Field. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 5:00 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 8 action features a matchup between Southern Miss 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 - Southern Miss has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Louisiana is 97.33.
- Away Southern Miss - Heading into Week 8, Southern Miss currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Louisiana - Louisiana has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Like the Southern Miss away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Southern Miss ranks 2nd (193) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Louisiana currently ranking 4th (155) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Southern Miss stands 4th (166) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Louisiana sits at 2nd (185) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Southern Miss has a 4-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Louisiana currently 2-4 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya! Southern Miss faces Louisiana in a fierce battle on Saturday.
The showdown goes down at Cajun Field, where the home team looks to defend their turf.
The Power Rankings favor Southern Miss with a rating of 99.33 over Louisiana's 97.33.
Southern Miss boasts a 4-2 record, while Louisiana sits at 2-4 heading into Week 8.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM. Don't forget to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below for some lucky wins!
Best Golden Eagles at Ragin' Cajuns Odds
| Underdog Louisiana | Favorite Southern Miss |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Louisiana | Favorite Southern Miss |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Southern Miss is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Louisiana is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 54.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Southern Miss is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Louisiana is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Southern Miss
Louisiana
5:00pm EDT | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Louisiana - Louisiana bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Louisiana underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Southern Miss - Southern Miss bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Southern Miss favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Southern Miss 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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Southern Miss
Louisiana
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
5:00pm EDT | -165+115+10000Bet |
Southern Miss
Louisiana
Game to Overtime
5:00pm EDT | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Southern Miss
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 10+
5:00pm EDT | Yes -1600No +775Bet |
Southern Miss
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 20+
5:00pm EDT | Yes -165No +130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Southern Miss
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 30+
5:00pm EDT | Yes +340No -500Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 6 | Louisiana vs Southern Miss Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | UL 23, USM 13 M. M. Roberts Stadium | Louisiana by 10 |
| 2023 Week 11 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana Thursday, November 9th, 2023 | USM 34, UL 31 (OT) Cajun Field | Southern Miss by 3 |
| 2022 Week 9 | Louisiana vs Southern Miss Thursday, October 27th, 2022 | USM 39, UL 24 M. M. Roberts Stadium | Southern Miss by 15 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 2-0 | 1.000 | 4 | 2 | 193 | 166 | 3-1 | 1-1 | W2 |
| Louisiana | 1-1 | 0.500 | 2 | 4 | 155 | 185 | 2-1 | 0-3 | L1 |
Southern Miss & Louisiana Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Southern Miss Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Southern Miss YR: futures available
Louisiana Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Louisiana YR: futures available
Southern Miss & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Mississippi State vs Southern Miss | MSST 34, USM 17 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Jackson State vs Southern Miss | USM 38, JKST 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Appalachian State vs Southern Miss | USM 38, APP 22 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana Tech | LT 30, USM 20 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Jacksonville State vs Southern Miss | USM 42, JVST 25 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Southern Miss vs Georgia Southern | USM 38, GASO 35 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 5:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Southern Miss | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Southern Miss vs Arkansas State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Texas State vs Southern Miss | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Southern Miss vs South Alabama | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Troy vs Southern Miss | 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 Southern Miss vs Louisiana College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Southern Miss vs Louisiana Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Southern Miss 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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