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Stephen Nover's December Bowl Total of the Month
(NCAAF) Bulldogs (LT) vs. Black Knights (ARM),
Total: 43.50 | -106.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 43.50 | -106.00 Under
Result: Win
Let's be honest, Louisiana Tech should not be in a bowl game. But circumstances have allowed the 5-7 Bulldogs to play Army in this Independence Bowl.
I'm glad these teams are playing because it sets up a strong Under play.
Louisiana Tech averages 22.2 points a game, which ranks 113th. The Bulldogs also rank 106th in yards, 112th in rushing yards and have turned the ball over 20 times, which ranks 102nd.
Army has one of the best defenses in the country. The Black Knights give up the eighth-fewest points per game at 16.2 and 11th fewest yards. The Black Knights have built these numbers despite getting destroyed, 49-14, by Notre Dame.
Louisiana Tech is not exactly Notre Dame.
The Bulldogs, however, do have a respectable defense holding opponents to 20.5 points a game and ranking No. 8 in fewest yards allowed per game.
There are several factors in the Bulldogs' favor in keeping Army's offense under control. They've had extra time to work on defending against the Black Knights' unique triple option attack. Army plays at the slowest tempo of any bowl team and will be without running back Kanye Udoh, who entered the transfer portal.
QB Bryson Daily is Army's best player. But Udoh was the Black Knight's second-best offensive player, rushing for 1.117 yards, scoring 10 touchdowns and averaging 6.2 yards a carry.
I'm glad these teams are playing because it sets up a strong Under play.
Louisiana Tech averages 22.2 points a game, which ranks 113th. The Bulldogs also rank 106th in yards, 112th in rushing yards and have turned the ball over 20 times, which ranks 102nd.
Army has one of the best defenses in the country. The Black Knights give up the eighth-fewest points per game at 16.2 and 11th fewest yards. The Black Knights have built these numbers despite getting destroyed, 49-14, by Notre Dame.
Louisiana Tech is not exactly Notre Dame.
The Bulldogs, however, do have a respectable defense holding opponents to 20.5 points a game and ranking No. 8 in fewest yards allowed per game.
There are several factors in the Bulldogs' favor in keeping Army's offense under control. They've had extra time to work on defending against the Black Knights' unique triple option attack. Army plays at the slowest tempo of any bowl team and will be without running back Kanye Udoh, who entered the transfer portal.
QB Bryson Daily is Army's best player. But Udoh was the Black Knight's second-best offensive player, rushing for 1.117 yards, scoring 10 touchdowns and averaging 6.2 yards a carry.
