Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Picks and Predictions – Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-6) play the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-5) in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Coastal Carolina enters after a 59-10 home loss to James Madison to close the regular season, while Louisiana Tech finished with a 42-30 road win over Missouri State. Build your bankroll with our college football free picks.
Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech Game Information
- Bowl: Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, December 30
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, LA
- TV: ESPN
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Outlook
Coastal Carolina’s offense is led by quarterback Tad Hudson, who completed 114 of 205 passes for 942 yards with 4 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. The Chanticleers have rotated quarterbacks at times, but Hudson has taken the majority of snaps. The run game is led by Ja’Vin Simpkins, who rushed 115 times for 568 yards and 2 touchdowns, giving Coastal Carolina a way to stay balanced with the passing game. Head coach Tim Beck was fired, and DC Jeremiah Johnson will act as the interim coach.
In the passing game, wide receiver Cameron Wright leads the team with 24 receptions for 274 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, safety Xamarion Gordon leads the team with 71 tackles and also has 3 interceptions, providing help against the pass. End Zeke Campbell leads the pass rush with 5.5 sacks. Coastal Carolina lost three of its final four games and allowed 45 or more points in three of those losses.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Outlook
Louisiana Tech is led by quarterback Trey Kukuk, who completed 57 of 86 passes for 526 yards with 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. The Bulldogs have relied on a balanced approach, combining Baker’s passing with a productive run game. Running back Clay Thevenin leads the rushing attack with 605 yards and 8 touchdowns on 121 carries.
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In the passing game, tight end Eli Finley is the top target with 37 receptions for 440 yards. Louisiana Tech has used on short and intermediate throws to move the chains. Defensively, cornerback Jacob Fields leads the team with 91 tackles, while corner Jakari Foster leads the secondary with 7 interceptions. Louisiana Tech won three of its final five games and enters the bowl with a stronger record and more consistent late-season results.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction
Louisiana Tech has the steadier quarterback play, a more productive rushing attack, and a defense that has generated interceptions throughout the season. Coastal Carolina has struggled to limit points late in the year and has not produced consistent scoring through the air. Louisiana Tech will control the run game with Thevenin and avoid turnovers, while dictating the pace. Final Score Prediction: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs win and cover ATS, 30-17. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Coastal Carolina with the Thrillz promo code. Make the most of your bets on Louisiana Tech by using the sportsbook promos. Make sure when you place your Louisiana Tech vs Coastal Carolina bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.
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