COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Louisiana Tech comes in at 4-2 and on a three-game winning streak, with 200 points scored and strong home results at 3-0. The Bulldogs have been efficient through the air and on the ground, averaging 239.8 passing yards and 153.0 rushing yards per game, while their defense has held opponents to 24.5 points per game. Old Dominion is 2-5 and has dropped its last game, scoring only 17.7 points per game and averaging 266.9 total yards. The Monarchs have struggled to generate explosive offense, posting 152.6 passing yards and 114.3 rushing yards per game, and their defense has allowed 26.9 points per game. The statistical gap on both sides of the ball favors Louisiana Tech, especially at home.
Louisiana Tech should be the better side from start to finish, with the Bulldogs’ offense and home form giving them the edge over an Old Dominion team that has struggled to score and defend consistently. The numbers point to Louisiana Tech controlling the game on both downs and building a lead that holds through the second half. My projected final score is Louisiana Tech 31, Old Dominion 17, which supports a home cover and a modest lean to a game that stays below a high-scoring track.
