- Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: McLane Stadium, Waco, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Point Spread: Bears favored by 18.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 53
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The Baylor Bears (1-1) will host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-1) on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at McLane Stadium. The Bulldogs enter this contest as 18.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 53 points.
Louisiana Tech arrives at this match with a 1-1 record for the season. Their previous game saw them face the LSU Tigers, resulting in a 45-14 defeat. The Bulldogs managed 55 plays for a total of 139 yards, rushing the ball 31 times but recording a disappointing -4 rushing yards, averaging -0.1 yards per carry. In contrast, the Bulldogs allowed the LSU offense to generate 147 rushing yards on 43 attempts (3.4 yards per rush). In the passing game, Louisiana Tech gave up 381 yards on 27 completed passes out of 41 attempts, leading to a completion rate of 65.9%.
This season, the Bulldogs have accumulated 667 total yards. In terms of touchdowns, Louisiana Tech has successfully scored 7 through the air and 4 on the ground, but they have also experienced 3 turnovers. With 31 first downs accumulated, the team has faced 7 penalties totaling 65 yards. Offensively, they average 114.0 rushing yards per game, ranking 117th in Division 1, while posting a notable 47.0 points per game average.
Defensively, Louisiana Tech has allowed 424 passing yards this season, placing them 78th in Division 1. They are giving up an average of 212.0 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage of 56.1%. Their overall defensive performance has yielded 328.5 yards per contest, ranking 74th nationally. The Bulldogs have conceded a single touchdown through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns, allowing opponents an average of 2.6 yards per carry and 116.5 rushing yards per game. Over two games, they have surrendered a total of 233 rushing yards, ranking 92nd in Division 1 in terms of points allowed, at 25.5 per game.
The Baylor Bears also enter this game with a 1-1 season record. In their most recent outing, they secured a convincing 44-3 victory against the Prairie View A&M Panthers. Defensively, Baylor allowed 25 rushing attempts for merely 36 yards (average of 1.4 yards per rush). In the passing game, the Bears’ defense recorded a completion percentage of 51.9%, yielding 74 yards on 14 completions out of 27 attempts. Offensively, they amassed 552 total yards from 84 plays, averaging 6.6 yards per play and 5.5 yards per rushing attempt, accumulating 232 yards on 42 attempts.
Regarding scoring, the Bears are currently averaging 30.0 points per game, placing them 76th in Division 1. They have averaged 494.0 total yards per game, ranking 27th overall. Baylor’s offense has drawn 125 penalty yards from 14 infractions, putting them 65th in college football. They have thrown 4 interceptions and lost 1 fumble, while achieving 59 first downs. So far this season, Baylor has passed for a total of 653 yards at an average of 326.5 passing yards per game, ranking 15th in Division 1. Their ground game has averaged 167.5 rushing yards per game, with a total of 335 rushing yards.
Defensively, Baylor has allowed 166 rushing yards (83.0 yards/game) and 2 rushing touchdowns this season. In the passing game, they haven’t conceded any touchdowns and have allowed 166.5 yards on average per outing, ranking 43rd in Division 1. The Bears’ defense has recorded 1 fumble recovery and 3 interceptions this year. With 128 plays on defense, they rank 63rd nationally and are allowing an impressive 10.0 points per game, placing them 15th in college football.
Who will claim victory in this college football matchup between the Bulldogs and Bears?
Expert Prediction: Take the Bulldogs +18.5
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