The Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-2) visit the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at UL -6.5 with a total of 47.5; moneylines are Arkansas State +205 · Louisiana -250. Below is our Arkansas State vs Louisiana preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Arkansas State vs Louisiana Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Arkansas State at Louisiana |
| Records | Arkansas State 2-2 · Louisiana 3-1 |
| Spread | UL -6.5 |
| Moneyline | Arkansas State +205 · Louisiana -250 |
| Total | 47.5 |
| Venue | Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette, LA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Arkansas State: HC Butch Jones, OC Garrett Altman · Louisiana: HC Michael Desormeaux, OC Tim Leger |
Arkansas State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 42-24 at Memphis; Sep 12 — W 52-7 vs West Georgia; Sep 19 — L 31-7 at TCU; Sep 26 — W 17-14 vs Kennesaw State. Most recently, Arkansas State beat Kennesaw State 17-14 at home. Through 4 games, Arkansas State is averaging 25.0 points scored and 23.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Butch Jones (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Garrett Altman. Defensive coordinator: Griffin McCarley.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Trey Owens (QB) — 69/102, 837 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Solomon Baggett (RB) — 30 carries, 160 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Hunter Summers (WR) — 16 receptions, 211 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Ryan Reese (DT) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Joe Drew (S) — 36 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 17-14 win over Kennesaw State. Questions: Handling a road trip to Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
Louisiana Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are 3-1 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 38-7 vs Lamar; Sep 12 — L 49-30 at USC; Sep 19 — W 21-14 vs UAB; Sep 26 — W 34-7 at Charlotte. Most recently, Louisiana beat Charlotte 34-7 on the road. Through 4 games, Louisiana is averaging 30.8 points scored and 19.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Michael Desormeaux (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Tim Leger. Defensive coordinator: Jim Salgado.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Lunch Winfield (QB) — 65/89, 660 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Lunch Winfield (QB) — 55 carries, 295 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Jayden Reed (WR) — 19 receptions, 275 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Ashley Williams (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Conor McPherson (LB) — 31 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.8 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 19.2 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium against Arkansas State.
How to Watch Arkansas State vs Louisiana
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Lafayette, LA
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.