Louisiana and TCU Set for First-Ever Matchup in New Mexico Bowl

The Ragin' Cajuns and Horned Frogs face off in Albuquerque, with both teams seeking historic milestones in their seasons.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (10-3) and TCU Horned Frogs (8-4) will meet for the first time in the New Mexico Bowl, kicking off at 2:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Louisiana aims for its third-ever 11-win season, while TCU seeks its first nine-win season since 1955, marking significant milestones for both programs.
TCU enters the game on a hot streak, having won five of its last six games, while Louisiana looks to rebound from a 31-3 loss in the Sun Belt Championship Game against Marshall.
Key players include TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, who needs 205 passing yards to set a single-season school record, and Louisiana's balanced rushing attack led by Bill Davis, Zylan Perry, and Dre'lyn Washington.
TCU is favored by 10 points, with analysts predicting a strong defensive performance to counter Louisiana's versatile offense.