Howie Kussoy picks his winner for Thursday night’s college football matchup between Ohio and Louisiana. Home team in CAPS.

At this point, last year’s success doesn’t matter. Despite returning the core of last year’s one-loss team, the Ragin’ Cajuns haven’t been able to recapture the magic. Most recently, they beat FCS foe Nicholls State, 27-24 — as 26-point favorites.