Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

Joe Aillet Stadium is where the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-1) will take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-2) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Tulsa opens this contest as 3.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 56.5.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane head into this game 1-2 for this season. In their last game, the Golden Hurricane played the Oklahoma State Cowboys and went home with a loss by a final score of 45-10. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ran the rock 32 times and amassed 116 yards, earning them an average of 3.6 yds per carry. In the game, they tallied 69 plays which gave them 352 yds. Tulsa relinquished 28 completions on 39 attempts for a total of 431 yards, and a completion rate of 71.8%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Golden Hurricane gave up 129 yards on 35 tries, which is an average of 3.7 yards per rush surrendered.

When it comes to scoring points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 32.0 points per outing. As a unit they hold an average of 200.7 yards rushing ranking them 36th in D-1. The Golden Hurricane currently have 1,336 yards in total for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Tulsa has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns via the ground. Tulsa has earned 69 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 15 penalties for 140 yds. They have surrendered the football 4 different times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Golden Hurricane have given up 798 yards which has them sitting in 113th in the country. They are conceding 266.0 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 64.3%. For the year, they have allowed 394.0 yards per contest which has them sitting 97th in Division 1. They have yielded 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.4 yards per rush and 128.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 384 rushing yards through 3 games. The Golden Hurricane are ranked 121st in D-1 concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 33.7 PPG.

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The Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bulldogs took a loss by a score of 30-20 when they played the NC State Wolfpack. Louisiana Tech rushed for 1.7 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 33 yds on 19 attempts. The Bulldogs finished the game with 314 yards while running 55 plays (5.7 yds per play). The Bulldogs passing defense gave up a completion rate of 66.7%, relinquishing 210 yards on 22 out of 33 passing. Louisiana Tech surrendered 36 attempts on the ground for 151 yds (4.2 yds per carry).

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs maintain an average of 350.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 98th in Division 1. The Louisiana Tech offense has 65 yds of penalties on 9 infractions, which is good for 125th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 71.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 142 yards for the season. They have given away 4 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 28 1st downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Bulldogs are ranked 102nd in the nation holding an average of 22.5 points per contest. During this campaign thus far, the Bulldogs currently have a total of 558 yards through the air not to mention an average of 279.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 42nd in the country.

The Bulldogs are relinquishing 23.5 points per game, which puts them 82nd in college football. Louisiana Tech has conceded a total of 213 yards on the ground (106.5 yards per contest) in addition to 2 touchdowns via the rush for the year. In total, they have conceded 47 points in total. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 174.0 yards per game, which has them in 44th in the nation. The Bulldogs defense has taken the field for 132 plays, which has them sitting 16th in the country. They have totaled 1 fumble and 1 interception so far this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +3.5

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