GAME 10
 
South Alabama (4-5, 3-2 SBC) at Louisiana (8-1, 5-0 SBC)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Kickoff: 6 p.m. CT
Location: Lafayette, La. (Cajun Field)
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Jags Radio Network
Social: @SouthAlabamaFB
Game Notes: South Alabama | Louisiana
Tickets: USAJaguars.com/tickets/football
 

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NOTES
 
– After a three-game home swing that included both a full and partial bye week, South Alabama will play its first road game since Saturday, Oct. 5 when the Jaguars visited Arkansas State. The Jaguars opened the season with four of their first-six games on the road.
 
– South Alabama and Louisiana are two of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference in total offense and scoring offense. The Ragin' Cajuns lead the SBC in total offense at 457.1 yards per game while the Jags are close behind at 455.1. The Jaguars lead the league, scoring an average of 35.6 while Louisiana ranks third scoring 35.2 per game.
 
– South Alabama true freshman running back Fluff Bothwell leads the Sun Belt Conference in rushing touchdowns with 10 on the year. That number also ranks him 21st nationally in the category.
 
– South Alabama ranks second in the country with just two interceptions thrown this season. Quarterback Gio Lopez has played in eight games this season and gone six of those games without throwing an interception.
 
– Entering the 2024 season, South Alabama kicker Laith Marjan had never attempted a field goal in his collegiate career. Through nine games, Marjan is now 14-of-15 on the season with his only miss coming on an attempt of over 50 yards. Marjan ranks seventh nationally in field goal percentage.
 

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QUOTES
 
"We're excited to play Louisiana. They're the standard bearer of our league. Great ball club on offense, defense and special teams."
 
-Head Coach Major Applewhite on the upcoming game at Louisiana
 
"I thought we had a good bye week. We had good practices on offense. It's been a great group of kids to coach. They want to improve each week."
 
-Offensive Coordinator Rob Ezell on the offense's focus during the bye week
 
"We've got to be extremely physical at the point of attack. We've got to be disciplined to do our job."
 
-Defensive Coordinator Will Windham on what the defense needs to do to beat Louisiana
 

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ABOUT LOUISIANA
 
Louisiana enters Saturday's game with an 8-1 record overall and a perfect, 5-0 record in Sun Belt Conference play. The Ragin' Cajuns are coached by Michael Desormeaux, who is in his third season as head coach and holds a record of 21-15. Ben Wooldridge quarterbacks the Cajuns and has thrown for 2,301 yards and 17 touchdowns on the season. His primary receiving target is tight end Terrance Carter with 36 catches for 558 yards and four scores. Bill Davis leads the rushing attack with 585 yards and five touchdowns. On defense, K.C. Ossai leads the team with 76 tackles.
 

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SERIES HISTORY
 
Louisiana owns a 9-3 lead in the series between the Jaguars and Ragin' Cajuns. The Cajuns visited Mobile last season and came away victorious by a score of 33-20. In their last visit to Lafayette, the Jags took down Louisiana on a last-second field goal to win, 20-17.
 

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