Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State Picks and Predictions for Thursday, October 9, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 10/05/2025, 09:53 PM ET
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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs visit the Kennesaw State Owls on Thursday at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia, with the kickoff at 7:00 PM ET on ESPNU. Louisiana Tech is 4–1 overall and 2–0 in CUSA after a 30–11 win at UTEP. Kennesaw State is 3–2 and 1–0, coming off a 24–16 home win over Middle Tennessee. Build your bankroll with our free college football picks.

Louisiana Tech Preview

Quarterback Blake Baker has completed 44 of 71 passes for 603 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Backup Trey Kukuk has added two passing touchdowns in limited work. Tight end Eli Finley leads the team with 231 receiving yards, while Devin Gandy and Marques Singleton Jr. have combined for 242 yards and two scores. Louisiana Tech has moved the ball well through the air in its four wins.

Clay Thevenin has 230 rushing yards and three touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs, and Omiri Wiggins has added 158 rushing yards. Linebacker Kolbe Fields leads the defense with 39 tackles, and Mekhi Mason has three sacks. Defensive back Jakari Foster has intercepted three passes, helping a unit that has forced mistakes all season, helping Louisiana Tech remain close.

Kennesaw State Preview

Quarterback Amari Odom has been effective, completing 58 of 81 throws for 754 yards, with four touchdowns and one interception. Receiver Gabriel Benyard leads with 363 yards and three scores, while Christian Moss has 206 yards. Kennesaw State has been tough to beat at home, winning three straight by using its passing game first, followed by its running attack.

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Coleman Bennett leads the ground game with 292 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Odom has gained 162 rushing yards and two scores. Linebacker Baron Hopson has 47 tackles, and Elijah Hill leads the pass rush with 2.5 sacks. The Owls’ defense has been solid against the run but faces one of the conference’s more balanced offenses.

Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State Prediction

Louisiana Tech’s defense has been the difference in its strong start, and Baker’s effective passing should hold up against Kennesaw State’s defensive pressure. The Bulldogs are more complete on both sides of the ball. Final Score Prediction: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs win and cover ATS 24–14.

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