Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Kennesaw State Owls Picks and Prediction for Thursday, October 9, 2025
Use Code SSWC Get ready for some Week 7 Conference USA action as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs face off against the Kennesaw State Owls in our Bulldogs vs. Owls prediction. Set to unfold at Fifth Third Stadium on October 9th at 7:00 PM ET, this game, airing on ESPNU, features two teams playing well as Louisiana Tech is 4-1 (2-0 CUSA) while Kennesaw State is 3-2 (1-0). With these teams on a winning streak, let's dive into the stats, injuries, and key insights to preview what's in store. Find the edge fast with NCAAF picks for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Kennesaw State Owls.
Bulldogs Ready to Show Their Bark
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are looking to sustain their winning streak as they are coming off a 30-11 road win over the UTEP Miners on Sept. 27. They are currently tied for 62nd in the NCAA with 30.8 points per game scored. Louisiana Tech’s offense is being led by quarterback Blake Baker, who has been able to complete 44-of-71 (62.0%) passes for 603 yards with three passing touchdowns and one interception as he continues to compete with Trey Kukuk for the starting quarterback spot. Baker has been able to run the football at an amazing level as he has 48 rushing attempts for 135 yards (2.8 yards per carry) and a pair of rushing touchdowns. Their total offense stands at 312.2 yards per game (121st in NCAA), with the rushing attack able to get 148.6 yards (t-80th). The passing game has been unable to get much going either with an average of 163.6 yards per game (122nd).
Defensively, the Bulldogs are giving up 13.6 points per game right now, which is tied for 13th in the country. The team has stepped up as they are allowing 346.2 total yards per game (61st), with their ability to force incompletions as a massive step in the right direction with a 55.1 completion percentage (18th). If the offense can improve, this will be a scary team going forward.
Injury Report for Louisiana Tech
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- Wide receiver Jay Wilkerson: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Owls Looking to Stay in the Win Column
The Kennesaw State Owls are looking to stay ahead as they are on a three-game winning streak to open the year after coming off a 24-16 home win against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Sept. 27. After losing to Indiana 56-9, they beat FCS Merrimack, Arkansas State and Middle Tennessee State.
Their offense has been unable to get much of anything going as they are scoring only 19.4 points per game this year, placing them 135th in the NCAA. Quarterback Amari Odom has completed 58-of-81 passes for 754 yards with four touchdown passes to one interception. As a team, they are struggling a bit to move the ball as they are ranked 94th nationally in total yards, averaging 355.6 per game. The Owls’ passing offense, which averages 202.4 yards per game, places them at 93rd in the sport. The rushing game, contributing 153.3 yards per game (94th nationally), has been able to keep the chains moving.
The Kennesaw State defense is currently 74th in the sport with 22.2 points allowed per game. They are also allowing way too much offense against them as they are 106th with 399.2 total yards per game. Their pass defense has been unable to limit big passing plays as the Owls are 102nd in the NCAA, as they are giving up a 65.0 completion percentage. The team is not playing well, but could be in a position to pull off a home upset.
Injury Report for Kennesaw State
- Kicker Daniel Kinney: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Linebacker Deldrick Franklin: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Navelle Dean: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Tight end Semaj Parker: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Tyler Hallum: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Linebacker Donelius Johnson: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Quarterback Dexter Williams III: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Kayden Miller: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Kennesaw State Owls Pick
Spread Pick for Louisiana Tech vs. Kennesaw State
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -7.5 (4 units)
This game opened as a 5.5-point spread, so we lost the hook, but Louisiana Tech should still be able to dominate. The Bulldogs are a perfect 5-0 ATS this season and have not shown any reason to fade them right now. Louisiana Tech’s defense has been stepping up, giving up just 15.0 points during its three-game winning streak. Kennesaw State has been unable to force takeaways throughout the season, with three takeaways through its first five games of the season. All in all, expect the defenses to be the major difference, and the Bulldogs cover the spread on the road here.
Over/Under Pick for Louisiana Tech vs. Kennesaw State
- Under 45.5 (5 units)
Both teams have shown the ability to be productive on the offensive side of the football and keep their quarterback upright throughout the season thus far. However, the defenses are doing well at not giving up points, as we have highlighted as well. These teams played last season and only scored 33 combined points, meaning we should expect punts throughout the four quarters. Neither offense has been able to find its rhythm as the Bulldogs are averaging 4.9 yards per play while the Owls are recording 5.5 yards per play. With neither team showing the ability to have massive plays and doing a mediocre job on third downs, take under 45.5 points to score here.
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