Louisiana Tech at Washington State - 2025 Matchup Preview
Louisiana Tech logo Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Washington State CougarsWashington State logo
Saturday, November 15th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Martin Stadium - Pullman, WA

 
Bulldogs (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (11 - 25)
Avg Score : 21 - 21 (16 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.2 - 6.8 (#89)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
LT 2nd straight Road Game
WSU coming off BYE
LT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Washington State -8.5   (SP+ WSU -7)
Projected Score: LT: 23 - WSU: 31 (54)
WSU Win prob: 71% | Cover: 46%
LT Travel: 1620 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Cougars (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jimmy Rogers (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 37 - 30 (44 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.2 - 7.8 (#114)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 7)
 
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Louisiana Tech vs SE Louisiana-7.5
Sat 9/6 Louisiana Tech at LSU+44.5
Sat 9/13 Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State-5
Sat 9/20 Louisiana Tech vs Southern Miss+5
Sat 9/27 Louisiana Tech at UTEP+5
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/9 Louisiana Tech at Kennesaw State-2
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/21 Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky+2
Tue 10/28 Louisiana Tech vs Sam Houston-4
Sat 11/8 Louisiana Tech at Delaware+2
Sat 11/15 Louisiana Tech at Washington State+8.5
Sat 11/22 Louisiana Tech vs Liberty+14
Sat 11/29 Louisiana Tech at Missouri State+0.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Louisiana Tech's Schedule
Washington State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Washington State vs Idaho-13.5
Sat 9/6 Washington State vs San Diego State-5
Sat 9/13 Washington State at North Texas+4.5
Sat 9/20 Washington State vs Washington+16
Sat 9/27 Washington State at Colorado State+3
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Washington State at Ole Miss+30.5
Sat 10/18 Washington State at Virginia+12.5
Sat 10/25 Washington State vs Toledo+6
Sat 11/1 Washington State at Oregon State+9.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Washington State vs Louisiana Tech-8.5
Sat 11/22 Washington State at James Madison+14.5
Sat 11/29 Washington State vs Oregon State+4.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 4, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 4, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Washington State's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
LT#130 (.02)37% (119)20.937% (122)2.62 (125)10938% (111)2113.09 (124)#26 (.1)37% (13)2139% (36)35% (11)3.72 (61)46.71.51.2
WSU#19 (.29)48% (15)36.647% (27)3.1 (54)15949% (8)2484.43 (23)#99 (.22)46% (112)29.951% (129)43% (91)4.18 (107)54.80.81.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
LT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
LT Offense1320.915.837.5%3.091.5173191092113.149%51%37%38%17%.02
WSU Defense1329.925.246%4.181.7 - - - - - 44%55%51%43%15%.22
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
LT Defense132122.837.2%3.721.2 - - - - - 56%43%39%35%15%.1
WSU Offense1336.644.348.1%4.430.8214071592484.751%49%47%49%14%.29

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Louisiana Tech1329:3417.240%35%4.946.71.51.25.21.6033.2
Washington State1326:1921.141%54%5.954.80.81.74.61.5330.1
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
LT Offense1349% (78)37% (122)35.2108.53.114 (98)-.09 (134)2.62 (125)66% (114)12% (116)0.69 (134)
WSU Defense1344% (7)51% (129) - - - - .25 (123)3.28 (110)69% (45)9% (102)1.03 (89)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
LT Defense1356% (121)39% (36) - - - - .09 (54)2.9 (50)70% (48)11% (52)1.01 (82)
WSU Offense1351% (66)47% (27)33.6158.84.727 (30).23 (22)3.1 (54)67% (108)10% (72)1.12 (14)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
LT Offense1351% (56)38% (111)18.829.8210.97.111.218 (68)7 (26).13 (115)1.7 (35)33% (103)26% (117).15 (127)5% (22)2.1 (27)
WSU Defense1355% (126)43% (91) - - - - - - 14 (23).24 (74)1.5 (54)30% (98)32% (93).35 (87)6% (64)2.2 (114)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
LT Defense1343% (9)35% (11) - - - - - - 5 (117).15 (26)1.6 (72)35% (20)29% (46).28 (56)5% (112)1.9 (30)
WSU Offense1349% (69)49% (8)17.827.4248.29.113.930 (9)7 (26).37 (20)1.6 (68)27% (13)37% (14).43 (27)4% (19)2.1 (44)

Louisiana Tech's Power Ratings
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -20.55 #126
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 0.29 #135
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 20.84 #102
2025 Talent Rating: 426.00 #123
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #97
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 5.2 - 6.8
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.9 #109
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.8 #126
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.7 #80

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 384
Average Power Five Talent: 856.9
Average FBS Talent: 681.31

Power Ratings Matchup
Louisiana Tech: -20.55   Washington State: -7.6

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Louisiana Tech: -11.9   Washington State: -4.8




Washington State's Power Ratings
Washington State's Power Rating: -7.6 #109
Washington State's Offense Rating: 10.26 #91
Washington State's Defense Rating: 25.66 #122
2025 Talent Rating: 580.00 #86
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #97
Washington State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.2 - 7.8
Washington State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.8 #82
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.6 #43
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5 #116

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 669
Average Power Five Talent: 856.9
Average FBS Talent: 681.31


Louisiana Tech Scoring
Offense: 20.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.8
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.8

Louisiana Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Washington State 31
Louisiana Tech 23

Projected Total Points: 54
Washington State Scoring
Offense: 36.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 44.3
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.2

Washington State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Washington State000 Overs
Louisiana Tech000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#126) Louisiana Tech Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -20.55 #126
Offense Rating: 0.29 #135
Defense Rating: 20.84 #102
Overall SP+ Rating: -11.9 #109
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.8 #126
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.7 #80
Talent Rating: 426.00 #123
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #97
Expected Record: 5.2 - 6.8

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
(5/20) OC Franklin - a legend of tempo, simplicity
(5/2) TE Eli Finley a good target, best on team
(3/24) QB Bullock back, JAG. Baker depth
(3/24) RB Wiggins has exp. No portals? Yikes
(3/24) WR rebuild, some exp. 2 portal adds
(3/24) OL awful LY, 3/5 back. 2 FCS portals
(3/24) Def played well LY, loses a ton. 3 portals?
(3/24) HC Cumbie is killing this program.
Louisiana Tech     Ratings Matchup     Washington State
Power #126
#109
Off #135
#91
Def #102
#122
Talent #123
#86
SP+ #109
#82
SP+ Off #126
#43
SP+ Def #80
#116

Weather Forecast
Playing in Martin Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: LT | WSU
Depth Chart: LT | WSU
Rosters: LT | WSU
(#109) Washington State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -7.6 #109
Offense Rating: 10.26 #91
Defense Rating: 25.66 #122
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.8 #82
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.6 #43
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5 #116
Talent Rating: 580.00 #86
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #97
Expected Record: 4.2 - 7.8

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.43 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Great Pass Success 49%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 46%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.18 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 51%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Washington State Notes
(3/22) 15 (of 23) portals from S Dakota w/ staff
(3/22) HC Rogers was 27-3 @ S Dakota
(3/22) QB rebuild, SO Potter looks like the starter
(3/22) RB rebuild, Pulalasi has exp, 3 SD portals
(3/22) WR rebuild, #'s look rough, very young
(3/22) OL returns 3/5, OK LY. Only 1 portal add.
(3/22) Def complete rebuild. 16 portals. Looks bad
(3/22) OC/DC both from S Dakota. Looks rough


  
Louisiana Tech's OC Tony Franklin
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Evan Bullock19930266%21071437.0
Blake Baker183453%314139.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Omiri Wiggins11152744.735
Fred Robertson3312603.820
Patrick Rea126026.026
Jay Wilkerson115015.015
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Eli Finley25314212.653
Jay Wilkerson13262220.255
Marlion Jackson14222115.939
Omiri Wiggins2012626.316

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Louisiana Tech's DC Luke Olson
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kolbe Fields719231
Jacob Fields546004
Sifa Leota426411
Jakari Foster330001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sifa Leota426411
Kolbe Fields719231
Mekhi Mason284111
Jacob Bradford20000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cedric Woods300005
Jhamal Shelby Jr.130004
Jacob Fields546004

Washington State's OC Danny Freund
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Zevi Eckhaus375074%424428.5
Julian Dugger (Tr)71354%72215.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Leo Pulalasi6530224.622
Julian Dugger (Tr)218814.220
Dylan Paine94024.415
Zevi Eckhaus112812.513
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Josh Meredith39477212.239
Jeremiah Noga (Tr)23266011.630
Cooper Mathers13196615.150
Tony Freeman8125015.638

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Washington State's DC Jesse Bobbit
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tanner Moku480001
Tyson Durant452026
Parker McKenna371111
Malaki Ta'ase (Tr)332152
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Raam Stevenson153270
Mike Yoan Sandjo-Njiki31100
Parker McKenna371111
Malaki Ta'ase (Tr)332152
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyson Durant452026
Malaki Ta'ase (Tr)332152
Tanner Moku480001