Louisiana Tech vs Baylor Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 19th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/18/2026, 11:46 PM ET

Louisiana Tech vs Baylor Game Information

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will be on the road this week, facing the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium in Waco, TX, at 4:00 PM. Louisiana Tech has split its first 2 games of the season coming into this week following a 31-point road loss to LSU last week. The Baylor Bears remain at home Saturday, 1-1 this season after a 41-point victory a week ago. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

Louisiana Tech Preview

Blake Baker leads Louisiana Tech’s offense this season with 360 yards and 4 touchdowns on 21 completions. Trey Kukok has completed 7 passes for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns and leads Louisiana Tech this season with 52 yards on 9 carries. Dylone Brooks has added 48 yards and 1 touchdown on 6 carries, while Talyn Shettron has added 37 yards and 1 touchdown on 1 carry this season. Jalen Mickens leads the team with 234 yards and 2 touchdowns on 9 receptions.

Baylor Preview

DJ Lagway is leading Baylor this season with 333 yards and two touchdowns on 27 completions. Nate Bennett has completed 24 passes for 314 yards and 3 scores.Β  Dawson Pendergrass leads the team with 157 yards on 40 carries, while Caden Knighten has added 99 yards and 1 touchdown on 24 carries.Β  Gavin Freeman leads the team with 258 yards and 1 touchdown on 22 catches. Louis Brown IV has added 83 yards o and 1 score on 6 catches, while Jayden McGowan has added 4 catches for 8 yards and 2 scores.

Louisiana Tech vs Baylor Pick

Both teams enter Saturday looking for their second win of the season, and each will look to be on their game. Expect Baylor to control enough to get the home win, but Louisiana Tech has the talent to keep it close. The Baylor Bears should pick up their second win of the season Saturday at home, but Louisiana Tech will make the plays to cover the near-3-touchdown number.

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  • Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +19.5
  • Secondary: Under 53.5Β 

Final Score Prediction: Baylor Bears win, but the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs cover 27-14

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