Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Thursday, October 10th 2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
Louisiana Tech -5 (48.0) (-218) Open: -3.5
Louisiana Tech 48 - Middle Tennessee: 21 (Conference USA)
Blue Raiders (3 - 9) (3 - 8 - 0)
Coach Derek Mason (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 18 - 34 (14 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#114)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
Coach Derek Mason (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 18 - 34 (14 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#114)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
MTSU coming off BYE
LT coming off BYE
Our Line: Louisiana Tech -12 (SP+ LT -13)
Projected Score: MTSU: 18 - LT: 30 (48)
LT Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
MTSU Travel: 426 miles
LT coming off BYE
Our Line: Louisiana Tech -12 (SP+ LT -13)
Projected Score: MTSU: 18 - LT: 30 (48)
LT Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
MTSU Travel: 426 miles
Bulldogs (5 - 8) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (6 - 18)
Avg Score : 21 - 21 (30 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 8 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (6 - 18)
Avg Score : 21 - 21 (30 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 8 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
| Middle Tennessee's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Middle Tennessee vs Tennessee Tech | -11.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/7 | Middle Tennessee at Ole Miss | +42.5 | 60.5 | L 3 - 52 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky | +10.5 | 53.5 | L 21 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Middle Tennessee vs Duke | +14.5 | 51.0 | L 17 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Middle Tennessee at Memphis | +27.0 | 62.0 | L 7 - 24 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/10 | Middle Tennessee at Louisiana Tech | +5.0 | 48.0 | L 21 - 48 | O | N | |
| Tue 10/15 | Middle Tennessee vs Kennesaw State | -8.5 | 50.0 | W 14 - 5 | U | Y | |
| Wed 10/23 | Middle Tennessee at Jacksonville State | +20.5 | 64.5 | L 20 - 42 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Middle Tennessee at UTEP | +2.0 | 48.0 | W 20 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Middle Tennessee vs Liberty | +12.5 | 54.5 | L 17 - 37 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State | -3.5 | 54.0 | L 21 - 36 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Middle Tennessee vs Florida International | +9.5 | 50.5 | L 24 - 35 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Middle Tennessee's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Louisiana Tech's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Louisiana Tech vs Nicholls | -17.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/14 | Louisiana Tech at NC State | +20.5 | 47.5 | L 20 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Louisiana Tech vs Tulsa | -3.0 | 56.5 | L 20 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Louisiana Tech vs Florida International | -2.0 | 49.0 | L 10 - 17 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/10 | Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee | -5.0 | 48.0 | W 48 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Tue 10/15 | Louisiana Tech at New Mexico State | -12.5 | 49.0 | L 30 - 33 | O | N | |
| Tue 10/22 | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP | -6.5 | 49.0 | W 14 - 10 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/29 | Louisiana Tech at Sam Houston | +10.5 | 45.5 | L 3 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State | +10.0 | 55.5 | L 37 - 44 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky | +11.5 | 52.5 | W 12 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Louisiana Tech at Arkansas | +23.5 | 48.5 | L 14 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State | -13.5 | 41.5 | W 33 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/28 | Louisiana Tech vs Army | +15.0 | 44.5 | L 6 - 27 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Predictions for Louisiana Tech's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | #95 (.14) | 39% (104) | 18.1 | 41% (93) | 3.08 (74) | 126 | 39% (94) | 266 | 3.2 (115) | #60 (.17) | 43% (81) | 34.3 | 45% (88) | 42% (78) | 4.13 (100) | 56.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| LT | #91 (.15) | 42% (64) | 20.9 | 43% (66) | 2.74 (122) | 125 | 42% (63) | 261 | 3.91 (67) | #111 (.25) | 43% (78) | 21 | 48% (117) | 36% (15) | 4.63 (128) | 62.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| LT | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Offense | 12 | 18.1 | 14.2 | 39.4% | 3.2 | 1.8 | 19 | 391 | 126 | 266 | 3.9 | 42% | 57% | 41% | 39% | 17% | .14 |
| LT Defense | 12 | 21 | 19.2 | 42.8% | 4.63 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 58% | 41% | 48% | 36% | 15% | .25 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Defense | 12 | 34.3 | 35.8 | 42.9% | 4.13 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 52% | 45% | 42% | 17% | .17 |
| LT Offense | 12 | 20.9 | 29.5 | 42.3% | 3.91 | 1.5 | 20 | 384 | 125 | 261 | 3.9 | 45% | 54% | 43% | 42% | 18% | .15 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | 12 | 28:32 | 19.3 | 40% | 45% | 6.8 | 56.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 0 | 28.8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12 | 29:44 | 20.1 | 30% | 50% | 6.8 | 62.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 3 | 29.3 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Offense | 12 | 42% (117) | 41% (93) | 32 | 125.5 | 3.9 | 13 (108) | .1 (93) | 3.08 (74) | 79% (22) | 11% (95) | 1.08 (28) |
| LT Defense | 12 | 58% (132) | 48% (117) | - | - | - | - | .29 (129) | 3.29 (109) | 84% (121) | 10% (83) | 1.15 (119) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Defense | 12 | 47% (30) | 45% (88) | - | - | - | - | .06 (24) | 2.97 (43) | 71% (57) | 10% (65) | 0.85 (13) |
| LT Offense | 12 | 45% (102) | 43% (66) | 31.8 | 124.6 | 3.9 | 20 (61) | .11 (90) | 2.74 (122) | 74% (73) | 12% (107) | 0.97 (88) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Offense | 12 | 57% (18) | 39% (94) | 24.6 | 36.5 | 265.6 | 7.3 | 10.8 | 23 (51) | 13 (97) | .24 (84) | 1.6 (59) | 34% (101) | 26% (110) | .24 (94) | 6% (70) | 2.3 (6) |
| LT Defense | 12 | 41% (2) | 36% (15) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (126) | .23 (43) | 1.9 (132) | 32% (71) | 31% (83) | .36 (94) | 6% (79) | 2.3 (125) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Defense | 12 | 52% (104) | 42% (78) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (100) | .31 (96) | 1.5 (47) | 30% (104) | 32% (90) | .35 (88) | 7% (31) | 2.2 (100) |
| LT Offense | 12 | 54% (32) | 42% (63) | 22.4 | 35.2 | 260.9 | 7.4 | 11.6 | 16 (92) | 11 (68) | .23 (87) | 1.6 (78) | 32% (70) | 25% (113) | .22 (103) | 6% (76) | 2.3 (13) |
Middle Tennessee's Power Ratings
Middle Tennessee's Power Rating: -24.28 #130
Middle Tennessee's Offense Rating: 15.21 #105
Middle Tennessee's Defense Rating: 21.66 #131
2024 Talent Rating: 394.00 #119
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Middle Tennessee's 2024 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Middle Tennessee's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -24.4 #131
Middle Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Middle Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.3 #122
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Middle Tennessee's Power Rating: -24.28 #130
Middle Tennessee's Offense Rating: 15.21 #105
Middle Tennessee's Defense Rating: 21.66 #131
2024 Talent Rating: 394.00 #119
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Middle Tennessee's 2024 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Middle Tennessee's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -24.4 #131
Middle Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Middle Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.3 #122
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee: -24.28 Louisiana Tech: -12.38
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee: -24.4 Louisiana Tech: -11.6
Middle Tennessee: -24.28 Louisiana Tech: -12.38
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee: -24.4 Louisiana Tech: -11.6
Louisiana Tech's Power Ratings
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -12.38 #119
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 7.48 #133
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 7.55 #49
2024 Talent Rating: 508.00 #95
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 8.0
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.6 #110
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.9 #128
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -12.38 #119
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 7.48 #133
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 7.55 #49
2024 Talent Rating: 508.00 #95
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 8.0
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.6 #110
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.9 #128
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Middle Tennessee Scoring
Offense: 18.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 14.2
Defense: 34.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.8
Middle Tennessee's 2024 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 7 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Offense: 18.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 14.2
Defense: 34.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.8
Middle Tennessee's 2024 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 7 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Louisiana Tech 30
Middle Tennessee 18
Projected Total Points: 48
Louisiana Tech 30
Middle Tennessee 18
Projected Total Points: 48
Louisiana Tech Scoring
Offense: 20.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.5
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.2
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Offense: 20.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.5
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.2
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/10 | Louisiana Tech | 48 | Middle Tennessee | 21 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -5 | Louisiana Tech | 48.0 | Over |
| 2023 | 10/10 | Middle Tennessee | 31 | Louisiana Tech | 23 | Middle Tennessee | Middle Tennessee -3 | Middle Tennessee | 53.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/05 | Louisiana Tech | 40 | Middle Tennessee | 24 | Louisiana Tech | Middle Tennessee -2.5 | Louisiana Tech | 64.0 | Push |
| 2016 | 09/24 | Middle Tennessee | 38 | Louisiana Tech | 34 | Middle Tennessee | Middle Tennessee -4 | Push | 69.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 10/24 | Louisiana Tech | 45 | Middle Tennessee | 16 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -8.5 | Louisiana Tech | 63.0 | Under |
| 2000 | 10/06 | Middle Tennessee | 49 | Louisiana Tech | 21 | Middle Tennessee |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 3 | 3 | 3 Overs |
| Middle Tennessee | 3 | 1 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 6 - 0 | 4 - 0 | 3 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 6 | 0 - 4 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 3 |
(#130) Middle Tennessee Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -24.28 #130
Offense Rating: 15.21 #105
Defense Rating: 21.66 #131
Overall SP+ Rating: -24.4 #131
Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Defense SP+ Rating: 37.3 #122
Talent Rating: 394.00 #119
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 41%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Awful OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.61 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 49%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Middle Tennessee Notes
(10/22) Def stop rate 49% (#120) into week 9
(10/16) #3 Worst Rgame/OL in CFB. Ken St. dominated
(10/15) Given up 19 sacks, most in CUSA through week 8
(10/10) Killed by L.Tech, Def shreaded, Rgame awful
(10/4) Sched been brutal but Run Off/Def near bottom
(9/5) Lost best OL C Pierce (leg) for the season
(8/3) Def will be near last vs run, DL just poor
(7/30) QB Vattiato good dual threat has WR/TE weapons
(7/30) OL a huge ? but RB room is good/deep.
(7/30) Def portaled out, will take lumps early (often?)
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -24.28 #130
Offense Rating: 15.21 #105
Defense Rating: 21.66 #131
Overall SP+ Rating: -24.4 #131
Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Defense SP+ Rating: 37.3 #122
Talent Rating: 394.00 #119
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 59%, Run: 41%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Awful OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.61 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 49%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Middle Tennessee Notes
(10/22) Def stop rate 49% (#120) into week 9
(10/16) #3 Worst Rgame/OL in CFB. Ken St. dominated
(10/15) Given up 19 sacks, most in CUSA through week 8
(10/10) Killed by L.Tech, Def shreaded, Rgame awful
(10/4) Sched been brutal but Run Off/Def near bottom
(9/5) Lost best OL C Pierce (leg) for the season
(8/3) Def will be near last vs run, DL just poor
(7/30) QB Vattiato good dual threat has WR/TE weapons
(7/30) OL a huge ? but RB room is good/deep.
(7/30) Def portaled out, will take lumps early (often?)
Power #130
#119Off #105
#133Def #131
#49Talent #119
#95SP+ #131
#110SP+ Off #131
#128SP+ Def #122
#64Rematch from Week 7
Louisiana Tech -5.0 (48.0)
Louisiana Tech won vs Middle Tennessee this year (48-21)
Previous Matchups
Louisiana Tech beat Middle Tennessee last year (48-21)
Middle Tennessee beat Louisiana Tech in 2023 (31-23)
Louisiana Tech beat Middle Tennessee in 2022 (40-24)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Joe Aillet Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 70° - Wind: 6 mph
Team Information
Injuries: MTSU | LT
Depth Chart: MTSU | LT
Rosters: MTSU | LT
(#119) Louisiana Tech Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -12.38 #119
Offense Rating: 7.48 #133
Defense Rating: 7.55 #49
Overall SP+ Rating: -11.6 #110
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.9 #128
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Talent Rating: 508.00 #95
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Expected Record: 5.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.09 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Awful Pass Success 38%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.72 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Louisiana Tech Notes
(10/23) Lucky W (UTEP), Rgame abysmal, QB Bullock OK
(10/16) Horrible loss @ NMSU. Rgame awful, QB bad TW
(10/10) Cumbie taking over playcalling duties (10/10)
(10/10) QB Bullock/Run game better-Cumbie playcalling
(10/4) Bottom 10 Off both Pass/Run. Def shockingly good
(10/4) Avg nearly 3 TO's per game, & can't move the ball
(9/25) Even w/ Tulsa, but 3 TOs cost them in OT loss
(9/15) Played w/ NC St. Off succ #130, near worst
(9/1) Dog fight W over Nicholls? Rgame awful, QBs meh
(8/17) Cumbie-reporter incident LY says all about him
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -12.38 #119
Offense Rating: 7.48 #133
Defense Rating: 7.55 #49
Overall SP+ Rating: -11.6 #110
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.9 #128
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Talent Rating: 508.00 #95
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Expected Record: 5.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.09 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Awful Pass Success 38%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.72 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 35%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Louisiana Tech Notes
(10/23) Lucky W (UTEP), Rgame abysmal, QB Bullock OK
(10/16) Horrible loss @ NMSU. Rgame awful, QB bad TW
(10/10) Cumbie taking over playcalling duties (10/10)
(10/10) QB Bullock/Run game better-Cumbie playcalling
(10/4) Bottom 10 Off both Pass/Run. Def shockingly good
(10/4) Avg nearly 3 TO's per game, & can't move the ball
(9/25) Even w/ Tulsa, but 3 TOs cost them in OT loss
(9/15) Played w/ NC St. Off succ #130, near worst
(9/1) Dog fight W over Nicholls? Rgame awful, QBs meh
(8/17) Cumbie-reporter incident LY says all about him
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Vattiato | 269 | 418 | 64% | 3092 | 16 | 10 | 7.4 |
| Roman Gagliano | 4 | 9 | 44% | 41 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jekail Middlebrook | 60 | 273 | 2 | 4.6 | 24 |
| Terry Wilkins | 54 | 214 | 1 | 4.0 | 23 |
| Nick Vattiato | 86 | 77 | 1 | 0.9 | 16 |
| Frank Peasant | 10 | 49 | 2 | 4.9 | 30 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Kelly (Tr) | 53 | 869 | 4 | 16.4 | 71 |
| Myles Butler | 30 | 366 | 3 | 12.2 | 61 |
| Cam'Ron Lacy | 20 | 190 | 0 | 9.5 | 44 |
| Jekail Middlebrook | 22 | 163 | 1 | 7.4 | 24 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Williams (Tr) | 75 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Parker Hughes | 69 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Bynum | 60 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| John Howse IV (Tr) | 51 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Buckner | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Anthony Bynum | 60 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| James Gillespie | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Damonte Smith | 25 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrell Raby | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Marvae Myers-Glover | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Xavier Williams (Tr) | 75 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bullock | 199 | 302 | 66% | 2107 | 14 | 3 | 7.0 |
| Jack Turner | 40 | 76 | 53% | 471 | 2 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omiri Wiggins | 111 | 527 | 4 | 4.7 | 35 |
| Amani Givens | 75 | 319 | 2 | 4.3 | 20 |
| Marquis Crosby | 57 | 224 | 1 | 3.9 | 31 |
| Jimmy Holiday (Tr) | 48 | 182 | 4 | 3.8 | 29 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Edwards | 85 | 989 | 6 | 11.6 | 86 |
| Jimmy Holiday (Tr) | 39 | 476 | 2 | 12.2 | 32 |
| Eli Finley | 25 | 314 | 2 | 12.6 | 53 |
| Jay Wilkerson | 13 | 262 | 2 | 20.2 | 55 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbe Fields | 71 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blake Thompson (Tr) | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacob Fields | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| David Blay | 45 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Blay | 45 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Sifa Leota (Tr) | 42 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| J'Dan Burnett | 21 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jayden Gray | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Woods | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Fields | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jhamal Shelby Jr. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |