Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UTEP Miners Prediction, 9/29/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UTEP Miners

Date: Friday, September 29, 2023

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Miners (-1)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The UTEP Miners (1-4) are hosting the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) at Sun Bowl on Friday, September 29, 2023. Louisiana Tech is 1-point underdogs. The total is 52.5.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 for this year. In their last game, the Bulldogs stepped onto the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers and took a loss by a score of 28-14. Jacob Fields was the best rusher for the Bulldogs with 6 attempts for 28 yards (4.7 yards per carry). Jack Turner went 27/42 with 292 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 125.8 and finished the game with 1 pick. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Bulldogs gave up 312 yards on 48 tries, which is an average of 6.5 yds per rush allowed. Louisiana Tech gave up 8 pass completions on 18 attempts for a total of 107 yards, and a completion rate of 44.4%. In all, they ran 63 plays which totaled 338 yards. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ran the football 21 different times and amassed 46 yards, which earned them an average of 2.2 yds per carry.

The Bulldogs have tallied 1,964 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Louisiana Tech has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 7 different times. Louisiana Tech has accounted for 100 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 37 penalties for 332 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 154.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 70th in the country. When talking about scoring points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 27.6 points per game.

Concerning passing yardage, the Bulldogs are allowing 811 yds which ranks them 46th in Division 1. They have surrendered 162.2 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 52.2%. For the season, they are allowing 388.8 yards/game putting them 95th in Division 1. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 10 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 5.2 yards per rush and 226.6 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. Overall, they have given up 1,133 yards via the running game in 5 games. The Bulldogs are ranked 101st in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 28.8 points per game.

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The Miners step onto the field holding a record of 1-4 this season. In their last game, the Miners walked away with a loss by a score of 45-28 when they played the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. Torrance Burgess Jr. carried the rock 19 times for 99 yds, finishing the game with 5.2 yds per attempt for UTEP. Gavin Hardison (1 touchdown) walked away from the contest with 225 yards on 14/31 through the air while his QB rating was 97.4. He threw 3 picks and his average yards per attempt was 7.3. UTEP surrendered 48 rush attempts for 307 yds (6.4 yds per rush). The Miners pass defense gave up a completion rate of 55.6%, relinquishing 190 yds on 15 for 27 through the air. The Miners finished the contest with 316 yds and they ran 65 plays (4.9 yards per play). UTEP rushed the ball for 2.7 yards per carry, totaling 91 yds on 34 attempts.

In terms of how much they score, the Miners rank 123rd in college football with 17.4 points per contest. The UTEP Miners are averaging 350.8 yards per outing, ranking them 96th in college football. The UTEP offense has compiled 348 yds of penalties on 36 infractions, which is 9th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 8 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 99 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Miners currently have a total of 1,025 passing yards as well as an average of 205.0 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 100th in D-1. They have an average of 145.8 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 729 yards for the season.

UTEP has allowed the opposition a total of 1,007 yards rushing (201.4 yards/game) as well as 13 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 201.8 yards/game, which has them ranked 46th in Division 1. They have compiled 1 fumble recovery and 2 picks over the course of the season. The Miners defense has taken the field for 320 plays, which is good for 127th in college football. The Miners are conceding 29.0 PPG, which has them 102nd in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 145 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Miners college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Miners -1

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