Georgia Southern vs. Louisiana Prediction: Sun Belt Teams Striving for Bowl Eligibility Meet on Thursday Night

Georgia Southern and Louisiana are Sun Belt teams that are trying to reach a bowl game. They play each other on Thursday night. Georgia Southern needs one more win to become bowl eligible. Louisiana is 2-3 on the road.  Louisiana won't win their divisions, but they are still fighting for their postseason lives.

Georgia Southern and Louisiana are Sun Belt teams that are trying to qualify for a bowl game.

Georgia Southern is the Sun Belt's top passing team with 331.3 passing yards per game. Louisiana's defense is tied for third in the FBS with 14 interceptions. Georgia Southern's rushing offense is ranked in middle of the league. The team is converting more than half of its opportunities on third down. Louisiana has held Sunbelt opponents to a 36 percent success rate on the third downs. It's second in passing yardage allowed per conference game at 196.7. They are also second on 3rd down success.

Georgia Southern and Louisiana are playing for a bowl eligibility. The Ragin' Cajuns are struggling on the offensive line and in the running game. Georgia Southern's defense is very good against the run. Louisiana has committed 11 turnovers in their last five games. They are also struggling in running the ball. Louisiana is the only team in Sun Belt to have more points than points scored. It has given up more than 174 points in conference games this season. This team has made 37 tackles for loss this year. That's the fewest in all of the Sun Bowl teams.

Georgia Southern and Louisiana are both trying to qualify for a bowl game. Louisiana is the defending conference champions. Georgia Southern has surprised many by making the transition from a ground-heavy offensive approach to one of the most potent passing attacks. The Eagles' more balanced attack should be enough to give them a victory.