UTEP Miners at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
Louisiana Tech -6.5 (49.0) (-280) Open: -7.5 | 49.5
Louisiana Tech 14 - UTEP: 10 (Conference USA)
Miners (3 - 9) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Scotty Walden (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 32 (15 - 35 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#114)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Coach Scotty Walden (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 32 (15 - 35 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#114)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
UTEP is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Louisiana Tech -11 (SP+ LT -11)
Projected Score: UTEP: 19 - LT: 30 (47)
LT Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
UTEP Travel: 811 miles, 1 hrs behind
Our Line: Louisiana Tech -11 (SP+ LT -11)
Projected Score: UTEP: 19 - LT: 30 (47)
LT Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
UTEP Travel: 811 miles, 1 hrs behind
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: 1) (Bad: 3)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (6 - 18)
Avg Score : 21 - 21 (30 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 8 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
| UTEP's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | UTEP at Nebraska | +27.5 | 49.0 | L 7 - 40 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | UTEP vs Southern Utah | -6.5 | 54.5 | L 24 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | UTEP at Liberty | +23.5 | 57.5 | L 10 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | UTEP at Colorado State | +8.5 | 49.0 | L 17 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/3 | UTEP vs Sam Houston | +10.0 | 49.5 | L 21 - 41 | O | N | |
| Thu 10/10 | UTEP at Western Kentucky | +19.0 | 55.5 | L 17 - 44 | O | N | |
| Wed 10/16 | UTEP vs Florida International | +7.0 | 47.0 | W 30 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Tue 10/22 | UTEP at Louisiana Tech | +6.5 | 49.0 | L 10 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | UTEP vs Middle Tennessee | -2.0 | 48.0 | L 13 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | UTEP vs Kennesaw State | -4.5 | 42.0 | W 43 - 35 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | UTEP at Tennessee | +41.5 | 54.0 | L 0 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | UTEP at New Mexico State | +3.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Predictions for UTEP's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
| 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 2, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 6
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Predictions for Louisiana Tech's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 6
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | #80 (.17) | 39% (103) | 19.5 | 43% (62) | 3.05 (83) | 144 | 36% (113) | 218 | 3.59 (93) | #109 (.25) | 43% (88) | 32.3 | 48% (122) | 38% (23) | 4.62 (127) | 58.8 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Offense | 12 | 19.5 | 14.7 | 39.5% | 3.59 | 1.5 | 18 | 362 | 144 | 218 | 3.9 | 53% | 46% | 43% | 36% | 16% | .17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Defense | 12 | 32.3 | 34.9 | 43.4% | 4.62 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 57% | 43% | 48% | 38% | 15% | .25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 12 | 31:25 | 18.3 | 33% | 45% | 6.8 | 58.8 | 1.5 | 1 | 4.3 | 2 | 1 | 26.1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Offense | 12 | 53% (42) | 43% (62) | 37.3 | 144.3 | 3.9 | 16 (89) | .09 (105) | 3.05 (83) | 76% (44) | 9% (51) | 0.89 (119) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Defense | 12 | 57% (126) | 48% (122) | - | - | - | - | .28 (127) | 3.35 (113) | 76% (89) | 9% (106) | 1.1 (112) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Offense | 12 | 46% (94) | 36% (113) | 14.8 | 27.5 | 217.7 | 7.9 | 14.7 | 13 (111) | 12 (85) | .29 (68) | 1.9 (6) | 32% (82) | 29% (82) | .34 (65) | 7% (104) | 2.1 (37) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Defense | 12 | 43% (8) | 38% (23) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (120) | .26 (61) | 1.7 (104) | 32% (67) | 31% (87) | .48 (126) | 7% (50) | 2.3 (128) |
| 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) |
UTEP's Power Ratings
UTEP's Power Rating: -23.79 #127
UTEP's Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
UTEP's Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
2024 Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
UTEP's 2024 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
UTEP's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
UTEP's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
UTEP's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
UTEP's Power Rating: -23.79 #127
UTEP's Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
UTEP's Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
2024 Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
UTEP's 2024 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
UTEP's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
UTEP's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
UTEP's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
UTEP: -23.79 Louisiana Tech: -12.38
SP+ Ratings Matchup
UTEP: -22.7 Louisiana Tech: -11.6
UTEP: -23.79 Louisiana Tech: -12.38
SP+ Ratings Matchup
UTEP: -22.7 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
UTEP Scoring
Offense: 19.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 14.7
Defense: 32.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.9
UTEP's 2024 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Offense: 19.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 14.7
Defense: 32.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.9
UTEP's 2024 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Projected Score
Louisiana Tech 30
UTEP 19
Projected Total Points: 47
Louisiana Tech 30
UTEP 19
Projected Total Points: 47
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 | 10/22 | Louisiana Tech | 14 | UTEP | 10 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -6.5 | UTEP | 49.0 | Under |
| 2023 | 09/29 | UTEP | 10 | Louisiana Tech | 24 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -2 | Louisiana Tech | 49.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/08 | Louisiana Tech | 41 | UTEP | 31 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -2 | Louisiana Tech | 52.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/16 | UTEP | 19 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | UTEP | Louisiana Tech -6.5 | UTEP | 55.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 10/10 | Louisiana Tech | 21 | UTEP | 17 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -14.5 | UTEP | 56.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/26 | UTEP | 21 | Louisiana Tech | 42 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -18.5 | Louisiana Tech | 50.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 10/20 | Louisiana Tech | 31 | UTEP | 24 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -21 | UTEP | 50.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 11/18 | UTEP | 21 | Louisiana Tech | 42 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -16.5 | Louisiana Tech | 48.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/01 | Louisiana Tech | 28 | UTEP | 7 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -21 | Push | 57.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/21 | UTEP | 15 | Louisiana Tech | 17 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -21.5 | UTEP | 54.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/04 | Louisiana Tech | 55 | UTEP | 3 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -13 | Louisiana Tech | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/05 | UTEP | 35 | Louisiana Tech | 38 | Louisiana Tech | UTEP -1.5 | Louisiana Tech | 0 | |
| 2004 | 10/23 | Louisiana Tech | 27 | UTEP | 44 | UTEP | ||||
| 2003 | 10/11 | UTEP | 35 | Louisiana Tech | 38 | Louisiana Tech | ||||
| 2001 | 11/10 | UTEP | 30 | Louisiana Tech | 53 | Louisiana Tech |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 13 | 6 | 4 Overs |
| UTEP | 2 | 5 | 6 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 7 - 8 | 4 - 7 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 8 - 7 | 7 - 4 | 3 - 2 | 4 - 2 |
(#127) UTEP Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -23.79 #127
Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 52%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.81 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UTEP Notes
(10/23) Locklear benched in La Tech, Fr JD Pickles no arm
(10/18) QB Locklear #1 (benched earlier) w/ McConnell out
(10/17) Def 4 TOs, 3 sacks, 7 TFL, 2 FIU QBs knocked out
(10/16) Every Defensive starter listed as SR or GR
(10/10) Better vs WKU, expl plays. Def just can't hold up
(10/3) Off a mess, TO's, flags, drops. Def plays hard
(10/2) Def better than #'s, Off is awful. WR worst
(9/8) Outrushed 268-124 by S. Utah? Run D awful
(8/3) Front 7 decimated, will be bad vs run TY
(7/30) Portal 27 in/38 out, took 11 portals from A Peay
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -23.79 #127
Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 52%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.81 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UTEP Notes
(10/23) Locklear benched in La Tech, Fr JD Pickles no arm
(10/18) QB Locklear #1 (benched earlier) w/ McConnell out
(10/17) Def 4 TOs, 3 sacks, 7 TFL, 2 FIU QBs knocked out
(10/16) Every Defensive starter listed as SR or GR
(10/10) Better vs WKU, expl plays. Def just can't hold up
(10/3) Off a mess, TO's, flags, drops. Def plays hard
(10/2) Def better than #'s, Off is awful. WR worst
(9/8) Outrushed 268-124 by S. Utah? Run D awful
(8/3) Front 7 decimated, will be bad vs run TY
(7/30) Portal 27 in/38 out, took 11 portals from A Peay
Power #127
#119Off #128
#133Def #95
#49Talent #116
#95SP+ #130
#110SP+ Off #131
#128SP+ Def #113
#64Rematch from Week 9
Louisiana Tech -6.5 (49.0)
Louisiana Tech won vs UTEP this year (14-10)
Previous Matchups
Louisiana Tech beat UTEP last year (14-10)
Louisiana Tech beat UTEP in 2023 (24-10)
Louisiana Tech beat UTEP in 2022 (41-31)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Joe Aillet Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 69° - Wind: 5 mph
Team Information
Injuries: UTEP | LT
Depth Chart: UTEP | LT
Rosters: UTEP | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Locklear (Tr) | 149 | 236 | 63% | 1591 | 10 | 6 | 6.7 |
| Cade McConnell | 40 | 71 | 56% | 540 | 4 | 3 | 7.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Jackson (Tr) | 191 | 754 | 4 | 3.9 | 42 |
| Ezell Jolly | 64 | 248 | 1 | 3.9 | 14 |
| Skyler Locklear (Tr) | 80 | 237 | 2 | 3.0 | 18 |
| JP Pickles | 39 | 133 | 1 | 3.4 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Odom (Tr) | 47 | 761 | 8 | 16.2 | 76 |
| Kam Thomas (Tr) | 46 | 512 | 2 | 11.1 | 69 |
| Trey Goodman (Tr) | 47 | 469 | 0 | 10.0 | 37 |
| Jaden Smith (Tr) | 21 | 177 | 0 | 8.4 | 41 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Hopkins (Tr) | 87 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Dyman | 84 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Xavier Smith (Tr) | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kory Chapman (Tr) | 76 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Westmoreland | 45 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Kyran Duhon | 43 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Kadarion Johnson | 39 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Kory Chapman (Tr) | 76 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Smith (Tr) | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Josiah Allen | 61 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| A.J. Odums | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 |