Louisiana vs. Buffalo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23

Louisiana vs. Buffalo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 5:37 p.m. ET
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On Saturday at 7:30 PM ET, the Buffalo Bulls (0-3) will visit Ben Wooldridge and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-1).

The matchup is on ESPN+, if you're looking for how to watch.

Learn more about the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and the Buffalo Bulls.

How to Watch Louisiana vs. Buffalo

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  • When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Location: Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana
  • TV: Watch on ESPN+

Louisiana's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 vs. Northwestern State W 38-13 -35
9/9/2023 at Old Dominion L 38-31 -6
9/16/2023 at UAB W 41-21 +2
9/23/2023 vs. Buffalo -
9/30/2023 at Minnesota - -
10/7/2023 vs. Texas State - -
10/21/2023 vs. Georgia State - -
10/28/2023 at South Alabama - -
11/4/2023 at Arkansas State - -
11/9/2023 vs. Southern Miss - -
11/18/2023 at Troy - -
11/25/2023 vs. UL Monroe - -

Ragin' Cajuns 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Louisiana is averaging 466.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks 28th in the FBS. Defensively, the Ragin' Cajuns rank 52nd, allowing 321.7 yards per contest.
  • Louisiana is putting up 238.7 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 67th in the FBS. The defense ranks 70th, surrendering 212.3 passing yards per contest.
  • The Ragin' Cajuns rank 38th in scoring offense (36.7 points per game) and 76th in scoring defense (24 points allowed per game) this season.
  • Offensively, the Ragin' Cajuns have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by compiling 228 per game. They rank 44th on defense (109.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
  • Louisiana has the 84th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (38.5% conversion rate), and has been more effective on defense, ranking fifth-best with a 24.4% third-down conversion rate allowed.
  • The Ragin' Cajuns have the 23rd-worst turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing three turnovers (83rd in the FBS) while turning it over six times (95th in the FBS).

Louisiana 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Ben Wooldridge QB 508 YDS (56.5%) / 5 TD / 1 INT
77 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 25.7 RUSH YPG
Jacob Kibodi RB 211 YDS / 1 TD / 70.3 YPG / 8.1 YPC
1 REC / 37 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.3 REC YPG
Zeon Chriss QB 174 YDS (70%) / 1 TD / 0 INT
116 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 38.7 RUSH YPG
Peter LeBlanc WR 8 REC / 120 YDS / 1 TD / 40 YPG
Kendre' Gant LB 15 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Jordan Lawson DL 13 TKL / 3 TFL / 4 SACK
K.C. Ossai LB 22 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Jasper Williams LB 13 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK

Buffalo's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 at Wisconsin L 38-17 +28
9/9/2023 vs. Fordham L 40-37 -23.5
9/16/2023 vs. Liberty L 55-27 +3
9/23/2023 at Louisiana -
9/30/2023 at Akron - -
10/7/2023 vs. Central Michigan - -
10/14/2023 vs. Bowling Green - -
10/21/2023 at Kent State - -
10/31/2023 at Toledo - -
11/7/2023 vs. Ohio - -
11/15/2023 at Miami (OH) - -
11/21/2023 vs. Eastern Michigan - -

Bulls 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Buffalo's defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 510.3 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst. On offense, it ranks 94th with 347 total yards per contest.
  • Buffalo ranks 61st in passing yards per game (245), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 280.7 passing yards conceded per contest.
  • The Bulls' defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, surrendering 44.3 points per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On offense, they rank 80th with 27 points per contest.
  • The Bulls have lots of room to improve in the running game, as they rank 17th-worst in rushing yards per game (102) and sixth-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (229.7).
  • Buffalo's offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with a 27.3% third-down conversion percentage. It has been better defensively, allowing a 42.9% third-down rate (90th-ranked).
  • At -1, the Bulls own the 75th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (31st in the FBS).

Buffalo 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Cole Snyder QB 735 YDS (64.8%) / 9 TD / 2 INT
Marlyn Johnson WR 13 REC / 144 YDS / 3 TD / 48 YPG
Mike Washington RB 146 YDS / 2 TD / 48.7 YPG / 4.1 YPC
Darrell Harding Jr. WR 6 REC / 125 YDS / 2 TD / 41.7 YPG
Shaun Dolac LB 7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
C.J. Bazile DE 5 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Max Michel DE 5 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Devin Grant S 3 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
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