Louisiana Tech at LSU Week 2 College Football Matchup Louisiana Tech at LSU Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 12 2026 · Week 2 · 🏟 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA · Turf · 102,321 cap
Louisiana Tech✈ 170 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Louisiana Tech
12
LSU
34
P&R Line LSU -22
P&R Total O/U 45.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Louisiana Tech has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Louisiana Tech entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Louisiana Tech wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Louisiana Tech wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Louisiana Tech · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 LSU 2nd straight Home Game
Louisiana Tech 2026 Schedule
Louisiana Tech's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/12Louisiana Tech at LSU+22
Sat 9/19Louisiana Tech at Baylor+8
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3Louisiana Tech vs Army+0.5
LSU 2026 Schedule
LSU's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5LSU vs Clemson-11.551.5
Sat 9/12LSU vs Louisiana Tech-22
Sat 9/19LSU at Ole Miss+4
Sat 9/26LSU vs Texas A&M-1
Sat 10/3LSU vs McNeese-32.5
Sat 10/10LSU at Kentucky-12.5
Sat 10/17LSU vs Mississippi State-17.5
Sat 10/24LSU at Auburn-5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7LSU vs Alabama-2.5
Sat 11/14LSU vs Texas+8
Sat 11/21LSU at Tennessee+1
Sat 11/28LSU at Arkansas-12
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Louisiana Tech PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Louisiana Tech
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Louisiana Tech
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Louisiana Tech
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Louisiana Tech #89
+0.221
LSU #121
+0.130
Louisiana Tech Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Louisiana Tech #100
+0.372
LSU #105
+0.327
Louisiana Tech Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Louisiana Tech #10
0.195
LSU #40
0.170
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Louisiana Tech Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Louisiana Tech #109
+6.569
LSU #104
+6.429
Louisiana Tech Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Louisiana Tech #102
+0.787
LSU #108
+0.768
Louisiana Tech Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Louisiana Tech #64
70.9
LSU #52
70.2
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
LSU Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
LSU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Louisiana Tech #98
-5.0
LSU #14
17.0
Offense Rating
Louisiana Tech #96
13.5
LSU #11
24.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Louisiana Tech #105
18.4
LSU #17
7.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Louisiana Tech Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Louisiana Tech #111
1.00
LSU #92
0.58
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Louisiana Tech #82
1.17
LSU #6
0.33
Louisiana Tech +0.42
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Louisiana Tech Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Louisiana Tech #87
50.7
LSU #74
42.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Louisiana Tech #51
34.4
LSU #64
36.6
Louisiana Tech +8.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Louisiana Tech
Sonny Cumbie #105
19–31 (38%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Tony Franklin Yr 2 #65
DC Luke Olson Yr 1 #109
Staff Rating
2.30 #104
LSU
Lane Kiffin #11
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Charlie Weis Jr. Yr 1 #11
DC Blake Baker Yr 3 #32
Staff Rating
3.85 #8
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself