Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 09/27/2025, 01:16 AM ET
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Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Game Information

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will end a two-game homestand this week with a game in El Paso at the Sun Bowl for a matchup at 9:00 PM against the UTEP Miners. Louisiana Tech has three wins and one loss on the year, riding a 2-game winning streak into this matchup following a 10-point home victory a week ago. The UTEP Miners stay on their home field this week, struggling this season with just one win through four games played on a 2-game losing streak after a six-point loss to ULM last week. Discover which teams the pros are backing with our daily college football picks.

Louisiana Tech Preview

The Louisiana Tech offense has been stout this season for the Bulldogs, averaging 27.5 points per game overall. Defensively, Louisiana Tech has been even better, holding opponents to 14.25 points per game through four games played this season. Blake Baker is the offensive leader of the season for Louisiana Tech with 467 yards and two scores on 26 completions to go along with 145 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries. Clay Thevenin leads the team with 162 yards and two scores on 31 carries. Eli Finley is the top receiver on the roster with 14 catches for 232 yards.

UTEP Preview

The UTEP Miners have been bad on both sides of the ball this season, allowing 25.75 points per game through four games played. Offensively, UTEP has been mediocre, averaging 23.25 points per game this season, and has averaged just 17.5 points per game during its two-game losing streak. Malachi Nelson leads the UTEP offense this season with 1069 yards and eight touchdowns on 82 completions. Hahsaun Wilson leads the team with 100 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries, while Ashten Emory is 2nd on the roster with 33 carries for 91 yards and two scores. Kenny Odom leaves the team with 19 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns.

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction

Louisiana Tech is the far better team in this matchup, and it will show from early on this week. Look for the Bulldogs to establish their game plan early, leading to an easy victory. Take Louisiana to do the job on the road this week to pick up their fourth victory of the season as they get the win and cover against UTEP. Final Score Prediction, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs win and cover 42-13.

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