ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Ragin' Cajuns Defeat South Alabama 31-22
South Alabama was unable to slow down Shelton Sampson Jr., who produced 138 receiving yards as the Ragin' Cajuns defeated the Jaguars 31-22 on Saturday.
Bettors who backed the Ragin' Cajuns were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 52.5.
Zylan Perry rushed for 56 yards, while Bill Davis added 56 yards in the win. Shelton Sampson Jr. and Brock Chappell added 138 and 44 receiving yards respectively.
Keenan Phillips rushed for 75 yards for South Alabama, while Kentrel Bullock added 48 yards. Bishop Davenport threw for 203 yards for the Jaguars, while receivers Jeremy Scott and Micah Woods had 102 and 31 yards respectively.
Louisiana-Lafayette outgained South Alabama 393-368 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-20 by the Ragin' Cajuns.
The time of possession battle favored Louisiana-Lafayette as their offense was on the field for 32:54, longer than the 27:06 of their opponents.
Next game, Louisiana-Lafayette takes its act home to face Texas State looking for another win. For South Alabama, they head on the road to face Louisiana-Monroe.