Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech Picks and Prediction Friday, October 31, 2025
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On Friday, the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-7) face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-3) at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. This game will be aired on CBSSN. Keep up to date with all the College Football action, with our College Football predictions.
Game Information for Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech
- October 31, 2025
- 8:00pm EST
- Joe Aillet Stadium
- CBSSN
- 57° at start time
Louisiana Tech Form & Recent Results
Louisiana Tech heads into this game hoping to turn things around after dropping their last two games. Despite the recent setbacks, the Bulldogs have managed to pick up three wins in their last five outings, showing flashes of what they’re capable of. One highlight in that stretch was a thrilling 28-27 overtime victory against Western Kentucky. In that game, quarterback Blake Baker played a key role, completing 31 of his 45 pass attempts for 289 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. So far this season, Baker has amassed 989 passing yards as the leader of the Bulldogs' offense. On the ground, running back Clay Thevenin has put up 296 rushing yards, while fellow back Omiri Wiggins has contributed 226 yards, giving Louisiana Tech a balanced attack. Tight end Eli Finley has been a reliable target in the passing game, tallying 288 receiving yards. The Bulldogs have been fairly productive on offense lately, scoring an average of 28.6 points over their last five games. As they prepare to face Sam Houston, they’ll be aiming not only to get back in the win column but also to prevent Sam Houston from earning its first victory of the season. Overall, Louisiana Tech is averaging 25 points per game and will look to build on that as they face an opponent still searching for answers.
Sam Houston Form & Recent Results
Sam Houston comes into this matchup still searching for its first win of the season, having dropped all seven of its games so far. In their most recent game, the Bearkats fell 35-17 to UTEP. During that game, quarterback Hunter Watson completed 13 of his 19 pass attempts and threw for a touchdown. Over the course of the season, Watson has accumulated 915 passing yards. On the ground, Alton McCaskill leads the backfield with 249 rushing yards, while fellow running back Landan Brown isn't far behind with 242 rushing yards and has also been involved in the passing game, racking up 160 receiving yards. Defensively, Sam Houston has struggled, allowing an average of 38.6 points per game over their last five. Offensively, the Bearkats are averaging just 17 points per game, highlighting their difficulties on both sides of the ball as they look to snap their losing streak.
Key Players for Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech
- Sam Houston QB Hunter Watson: 90/149, 5 TD, 3 INT
- Louisiana Tech QB Blake Baker: 81/127, 4 TD, 2 INT
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- LT -16.5; O/U 49.5
Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech Picks and Prediction
Louisiana Tech is hoping to turn things around after suffering back-to-back losses, aiming to get back on track as they face a struggling Sam Houston team. The Bearkats have had a tough year, still searching for their first win of the season. Desperate to end their losing skid, Sam Houston will try to avoid falling to 0-8 and pick up a much-needed victory. Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech sees this as a key opportunity to bounce back and bring some momentum to their season. Final Score Prediction, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs win but fail to cover the spread, 28-14.
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