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Ragin' Cajuns Fall 35-24 Against Minnesota - Game Recap

The Golden Gophers grabbed a Week 5 victory over the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, winning 35-24 at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Minnesota was a favorite by -9.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 49.0.

Zach Evans rushed for 85 yards, while Bryce Williams added 53 yards in the win. Daniel Jackson and Corey Crooms Jr. added 89 and 31 receiving yards respectively.

Zeon Chriss rushed for 74 yards for Louisiana-Lafayette, while Jacob Kibodi added 65 yards. Zeon Chriss threw for 172 yards for the Ragin' Cajuns, while receivers Jacob Bernard and Robert Williams had 48 and 40 yards respectively.

Minnesota was outgained by Louisiana-Lafayette 349-347 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 26-15 by the Golden Gophers.

The time of possession battle favored Minnesota as their offense was on the field for 35:35, longer than the 24:25 of their opponents.

Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Michigan looking for another win. For Louisiana-Lafayette, they head home to face Texas State.