Week 3 •
Memorial Stadium

Louisiana10 @FINAL 52Missouri , Week 3, Sep 13, 2025

1-1 Sun Belt Power rating: -11.8
2-0 SEC Power rating: 16.1

How did the line hold up?

Market line
MIZ -27.5
PM Implied
MIZ -19.3
Blue Chip model
MIZ -30.8
Edge
+3.3MIZ
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Betting information

Spread
MIZ -27.5
Total
47.5
Odds implied score
UL 10.0 – 37.5 MIZ
Prediction markets
MIZ 97% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Missouri defeated Louisiana 52–10 in a dominant performance. Missouri covered by 14.5; Game went Over by 14.5. The market closed at Missouri -27.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Missouri -30.8, an edge of 3.3 points toward Missouri.

What are the key factors for Louisiana vs Missouri?

Louisiana

Offensive struggles

The Ragin' Cajuns managed only 121 total yards, with quarterbacks combining for 2-of-14 passing for 4 yards, highlighting severe offensive inefficiency.

Defensive vulnerability to run

Missouri rushed for 427 yards, including 250 from Ahmad Hardy, exposing Louisiana's inability to stop the run.

Key injury to safety

Safety Maurion Eleam suffered a lower-body injury and was carted off, which could impact defensive depth and morale.

Bright spot: Zylan Perry's run

Zylan Perry's 84-yard touchdown run was the team's only explosive play, showing potential for big plays despite overall struggles.

Next opponent: Eastern Michigan

Louisiana-Lafayette visits Eastern Michigan next Saturday, needing to address offensive and defensive issues to compete.

Missouri

Dominant rushing attack

Missouri rushed for 427 yards on 62 carries, led by Ahmad Hardy's 250 yards and 3 TDs and Marquise Davis's 113 yards and a TD. This ground dominance will be key against South Carolina's defense.

Defensive shutdown

Missouri held Louisiana-Lafayette to just 121 total yards and 4 passing yards, with aggressive man coverage. This performance suggests the defense is ready for SEC competition.

Quarterback efficiency

Beau Pribula completed 15 of 22 passes for 174 yards and 2 TDs, plus a rushing TD. His dual-threat ability adds a dimension that South Carolina must account for.

Early substitution pattern

Missouri pulled most starters in the third quarter after building a 45-10 lead, preserving key players for next week's SEC opener against No. 11 South Carolina.

Need to eliminate mistakes

Despite the blowout win, the recap notes Missouri must eliminate mistakes heading into conference play, suggesting potential areas for improvement before facing South Carolina.

What were the weather conditions for Louisiana vs Missouri?

At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium were Sunny, 94°F, heat index 99°F with winds of 8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Louisiana travels 601 miles to this game, a moderate road trip.

The trip crosses none of the distance or time-zone thresholds that have measured a price, so travel is not a factor here.

Missouri won by 42 in a dominant performance.

Missouri covered the spread comfortably.

The total went Over by 14.5 points.

How do Louisiana and Missouri compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Missouri (16.1) over Louisiana (-11.8) by 27.9 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Missouri brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.4). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Sources

Weather

Missouri won and Missouri covered the spread.

Conditions

as of September 13, 2025 Game-time

Sunny

94°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity42%
Wind8 mph S
Gusts12 mph
Heat index99°F
Wind map for Louisiana at Missouri: aerial view of Memorial Stadium, wind from the S at 7.8 mph, gusting to 11.6 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 3
Kickoff (local)
12:00 PM CDT
Venue
Memorial Stadium
Capacity
62,621
Elevation
699 ft
Surface
Artificial Turf

Travel and rest

Measure LouisianaAway MissouriHome
This week601 miles0 miles
Last weekHome gameHome game
Season total601 miles0 miles
Body clock12:0012:00
Rest6 days7 days