Scoring
Louisiana scoring offense #56 vs UL Monroe scoring defense #134 (offense ranks higher).
UL Monroe scoring offense #121 vs Louisiana scoring defense #45 (defense ranks higher).
These ranks compare points scored per game versus points allowed per game.
Edge: Louisiana
Passing
Louisiana passing offense #105 vs UL Monroe pass defense #72 (defense ranks higher).
UL Monroe passing offense #89 vs Louisiana pass defense #38 (defense ranks higher).
These ranks compare passing yards gained per game versus passing yards allowed per game.
Yards per attempt: Louisiana 7.5 (#66) vs UL Monroe 6.5 (#112), 1.0 yards per attempt more for Louisiana.
Slight Edge: Louisiana
Rushing
Louisiana rushing offense #33 vs UL Monroe rush defense #135 (offense ranks higher).
UL Monroe rushing offense #112 vs Louisiana rush defense #46 (defense ranks higher).
These ranks compare rushing yards gained per game versus rushing yards allowed per game.
Yards per carry: Louisiana 4.5 (#56) vs UL Monroe 3.6 (#115), 0.9 yards per carry more for Louisiana.
Edge: Louisiana
Pass protection / pressure
Louisiana pass protection #42 vs UL Monroe pass rush #91 (offense ranks higher).
UL Monroe pass protection #96 vs Louisiana pass rush #103 (ranks essentially even).
These ranks compare sacks allowed per game versus sacks made per game; rank 1 is best for both.
Slight Edge: Louisiana
Drive efficiency
Louisiana third-down offense #55 vs UL Monroe third-down defense #110 (offense ranks higher).
UL Monroe third-down offense #129 vs Louisiana third-down defense #77 (defense ranks higher).
These ranks compare third-down conversion rate versus the rate allowed to opponents.
Louisiana red-zone scoring offense #24 vs UL Monroe red-zone scoring defense #114 (offense ranks higher).
UL Monroe red-zone scoring offense #117 vs Louisiana red-zone scoring defense #74 (defense ranks higher).
These ranks compare the share of red-zone trips ending in any score (touchdown or field goal), not touchdown rate alone.
Louisiana red-zone touchdown offense #39 vs UL Monroe red-zone touchdown defense #88 (offense ranks higher).
UL Monroe red-zone touchdown offense #84 vs Louisiana red-zone touchdown defense #125 (offense ranks higher).
These ranks compare the share of red-zone trips ending in a touchdown versus the rate allowed to opponents.
Edge: Louisiana
Explosive plays
Louisiana big-play offense #67 vs UL Monroe big-play defense #124 (offense ranks higher).
UL Monroe big-play offense #132 vs Louisiana big-play defense #25 (defense ranks higher).
These ranks compare 20+ yard plays made per game versus 20+ yard plays allowed per game.
Edge: Louisiana