Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 54–51 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 51, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 54.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	3	12	9	6	9	51
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	3	12	9	18	12	54

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 227.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +11.81 EPA
• Lunch Winfield (Louisiana) — 125.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +8.92 EPA
• Daniel Beale (Louisiana) — 52.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -9.76 EPA

Rushing

• Michael Allen (Marshall) — 132.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
• Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 103.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Bill Davis (Louisiana) — 45.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Demarcus Lacey (Marshall) — 9 rec · 136.0 yds +1.17 EPA
• Adrian Norton (Marshall) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Trey Miller (Louisiana) — 2 rec · 18.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson	Marshall	28	78.6%	227	3	+0.44	+11.81
Lunch Winfield	Louisiana	12	58.3%	125	2	+0.74	+8.92
Daniel Beale	Louisiana	15	46.7%	52	0	-0.65	-9.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Marshall	Louisiana
Plays	69	69
EPA / play	+0.261	-0.036
Total EPA	+17.76	-2.39
Success rate	52.2%	42.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.437	-0.314
Rush EPA / play	+0.145	+0.164
Yards	488	471

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisiana	3	4	-2.79	Punt
Q1	Marshall	6	28	+1.22	Ended
Q1	Marshall	1	11	-0.61	Field goal
Q1	Louisiana	7	23	-4.31	Field goal
Q1	Louisiana	3	-1	-3.52	Ended
Q1	Marshall	2	10	+1.24	Ended
Q1	Marshall	18	86	+3.46	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana	8	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	2	4	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	9	49	+4.48	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	8	75	+6.22	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Marshall	2	79	+6.54	Rush TD
Q3	Louisiana	6	44	-13.24	Touchdown
Q3	Louisiana	2	0	-4.15	Interception
Q3	Marshall	7	28	-1.37	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.95 EPA)
2. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Demarcus Lacey for a touchdown (32 yards) (+5.61 EPA)
3. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Michael Allen rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+5.51 EPA)
4. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Demarcus Lacey for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.85 EPA)
5. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Lunch Winfield pass to Dale Martin for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.71 EPA)
6. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Lunch Winfield pass to Charles Robertson for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.57 EPA)
7. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Zylan Perry rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+3.88 EPA)
8. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Lunch Winfield rushes for 30 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns controlled the final (54–51) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 227.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Marshall at 0.261 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Marshall Thundering Herd 51, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 54 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won with a final score of 51–54.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761615.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in passing?

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) led passers with 227.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Marshall Thundering Herd at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.