Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 11/11/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-8)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Sam Houston State Bearkats (1-8) are headed to Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday, November 11, 2023 where they will attempt to beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-7). Louisiana Tech opens as 8-point favorites. The total has been set at 50.5.

The Sam Houston State Bearkats come into this matchup with a record of 1-8 for this season. In their last contest, the Bearkats went up against the Kennesaw State Owls and took home the win by a score of 24-21. Keegan Shoemaker went 30/38 with 242 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rating of 153.2 and finished the game with 1 interception. Zach Hrbacek was the best rusher for the Bearkats with 18 attempts for 50 yds (2.8 yards per attempt). In all, they tallied 81 plays which gave them 347 yds. The Sam Houston State Bearkats ran the football 43 different times and totaled 105 yds, which had them averaging 2.4 yards per tote. Against the rush, the Bearkats gave up 247 yds on 34 attempts, which calculates to 7.3 yds per run allowed. Sam Houston State conceded 8 pass completions on 14 attempts for a total of 44 yards, and a completion rate of 57.1%.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Sam Houston State Bearkats have an average of 16.9 points per contest. As a unit they maintain an average of 83.6 yards on the ground ranking them 128th in D-1. The Bearkats have earned 2,683 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Sam Houston State has earned 13 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns on the ground. Sam Houston State has amassed 162 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 46 infractions for 394 yds. They have surrendered the ball 12 different times.

The Bearkats rank 76th in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 26.6 PPG. They are giving up 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 190.1 rushing yards per game so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,711 rushing yards through 9 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Bearkats have allowed 1,691 yds which ranks them 22nd in the nation. They have surrendered 187.9 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.4%. During the season, they have allowed 378.0 yards/outing ranking them 72nd in college football. They have yielded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 20 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 3-7 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs walked away with a loss by a score of 56-30 against the Liberty Flames. Hank Bachmeier (2 touchdowns) finished the contest with 304 yds on 23/33 passing while his quarterback rating was 167.1. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 9.2. Hank Bachmeier carried the football 9 times for 32 yds, walking away from the contest with 3.6 yds per carry for Louisiana Tech. Louisiana Tech rushed for 2.8 yards per tote, finishing the game with 84 yards on 30 carries. The Bulldogs finished the contest with a total of 388 yards on 63 plays (6.2 yards per play). The Bulldogs pass defense conceded a completion rate of 64.0%, relinquishing 297 yards on 16 for 25 passing. Louisiana Tech gave up 45 rushing attempts for 305 yds (6.8 yds per rush).

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Bulldogs sit 75th in D-1 by scoring 26.7 PPG. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs maintain an average of 382.3 yards per contest, ranking them 70th in college football. The Louisiana Tech offense has 678 yds of penalties on 75 violations, which is good for 7th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 7 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have earned 205 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Bulldogs currently have a total of 2,487 yards through the air as well as an average of 248.7 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 51st in D-1. They average 133.6 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,336 yards overall.

Louisiana Tech has surrendered a total of 2,128 yards via the ground game (212.8 yards per outing) as well as 21 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have allowed 17 touchdowns via the pass as well as 184.9 yards per game, which has them ranked 22nd in the nation. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles and 5 picks so far this season. The Bulldogs defense has taken part in 684 plays, which is 129th in the country. The Bulldogs are allowing 30.3 points per game, ranking them 106th in D-1. Overall, they have surrendered 303 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bearkats +8

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