Army at Louisiana Tech Week 5 College Football Matchup Army at Louisiana Tech Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Oct 3 2026 · Week 5 · 🏟 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA · Turf · 28,019 cap
Army✈ 1,195 mi-1 hr 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
Army
24
Louisiana Tech
23
P&R Line Army -0.5
P&R Total O/U 47
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
58.4%
Louisiana Tech wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Louisiana Tech wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Louisiana Tech · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Louisiana Tech Coming off BYE 🚌 Army 2nd straight Road Game
Army 2026 Schedule
Army's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Army vs Bryant-23.5
Sat 9/12Army vs South Florida+4.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Army at Temple-2
Sat 10/3Army at Louisiana Tech-0.5
Sat 10/10Army vs Tulane+1
Sat 10/17Army vs Florida Atlantic-10
Fri 10/23Army at Tulsa-2
Sat 10/31Army at Memphis+8
Sat 11/7Army vs Air Force-8
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/21Army vs East Carolina+2.5
Sat 11/28Army at Rice-13.5
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
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
Army #53
+0.258
Louisiana Tech #89
+0.315
Louisiana Tech Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Army #7
+0.614
Louisiana Tech #100
+0.485
Army Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Army #121
0.127
Louisiana Tech #10
0.195
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Louisiana Tech Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Army #67
+6.775
Louisiana Tech #109
+7.084
Louisiana Tech Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Army #70
+0.800
Louisiana Tech #102
+0.843
Louisiana Tech Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Army #39
69.7
Louisiana Tech #64
70.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Army 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
Army Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Army #76
-1.1
Louisiana Tech #98
-5.0
Offense Rating
Army #76
14.9
Louisiana Tech #96
13.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Army #74
16.0
Louisiana Tech #105
18.4
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
Army #66
0.75
Louisiana Tech #111
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Army #48
0.83
Louisiana Tech #82
1.17
Louisiana Tech +0.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% 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)
Army #72
41.7
Louisiana Tech #87
50.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Army #63
36.6
Louisiana Tech #51
34.4
Louisiana Tech +9.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Army
Jeff Monken #51
89–63 (59%) · Yr 13 at school
OC Cody Worley Yr 3 #105
DC Nate Woody Yr 3 #12
Staff Rating
3.07 #45
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
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