Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup

ESPN+ will be covering the week four non-conference matchup between the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, set to kick off at 7:00 ET from Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston. The Bulldogs are the -3.5 point spread favorites at home. Both teams are looking to move above .500, as Tulsa is 1-2 on the season, and Louisiana Tech comes in with a 1-1 record. The over/under line is currently at 57.5 points.

Golden Hurricane vs. Bulldogs Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Where: Ruston at Joe Aillet Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds LOUTCH -3.5, TULSA +135 | LOUTCH -161 O/U 57.5

Golden Hurricane Preview:

Tulsa is looking to bounce back after a 45-10 loss to Oklahoma State, bringing their season record to 1-2. The Golden Hurricane were +17.5 point underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s combined score of 55 points fell short of the 63.5-point over/under line.

Oklahoma State took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, the Golden Hurricane were down 28-0, and they were unable to mount a comeback until the fourth quarter, when they scored 7 points, while Oklahoma State added 10 more points in the quarter.

Golden Hurricane Offense Breakdown

In their 45-10 loss to Oklahoma State, Tulsa's offense put up 352 total yards and 19 first downs. The ground game was limited to 116 yards, while the passing attack accounted for 236 yards.

Quarterback Kirk Francis completed 14 of 31 passes for 153 yards, with an overall passer rating of 46.84. He also threw one interception. Kamdyn Benjamin led the receiving corps with six receptions for 94 yards. On the ground, Anthony Watkins was the top rusher, gaining 40 yards on nine carries.

Golden Hurricane Team Defense

In their most recent game, Tulsa's defense struggled to contain Oklahoma State's passing attack, giving up 431 yards through the air and five touchdowns. The Golden Hurricane also allowed 129 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, resulting in a total of 560 yards. Tulsa's defense will need to regroup and make adjustments to avoid a similar outcome in their next game.

Bulldogs Preview:

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Jack Turner led Louisiana Tech's offense in their 30-20 loss to NC State, throwing for 281 yards and one touchdown. He completed 52.8% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 76.27. Turner's top target was Tru Edwards, who caught four passes for 148 yards.

The Bulldogs' offense totaled 341 yards, with 60 yards coming on the ground. Louisiana Tech ran the ball 18 times and managed to score one rushing touchdown. Turner also contributed 21 yards on the ground.

Bulldogs Team Defense

In their 30-20 loss to NC State, Louisiana Tech's defense allowed 364 total yards, with 210 yards coming through the air. The Bulldogs' run defense was also an issue, giving up 154 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Despite these struggles, Louisiana Tech's defense managed to force one interception.

Golden Hurricane vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Tulsa has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 25 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Through their last five home games, Louisiana Tech has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 22 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have an ATS mark of just 5-4-1 in their last ten games. Tulsa posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Louisiana Tech posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.