Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UTEP Miners Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UTEP Miners

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Miners (+4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-1) are traveling to Sun Bowl on Saturday, September 27, 2025 where they will attempt to beat the UTEP Miners (1-3). UTEP opens this game as 4.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is 48.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bulldogs took the field against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and walked away with a win by a score of 30-20. Overall, they had 59 plays which totaled 339 yards. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ran the ball a total of 38 times and totaled 101 yds, which had them averaging 2.7 yds per carry. On the ground, the Bulldogs gave up 122 yds on 35 tries, which calculates to 3.5 yards per rush allowed. Louisiana Tech conceded 28 completions on 47 attempts for a total of 392 yds, and a completion rate of 59.6%.

The Bulldogs have tallied 1,329 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring, Louisiana Tech has earned 4 touchdowns through the air and 7 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 1 time. Louisiana Tech has earned 68 first downs as a team, and they have committed 36 infractions for 357 yards. As a team they average 162.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 69th in college football. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are sitting at 27.5 points per outing.

When talking about passing yardage, the Bulldogs have conceded 1,057 yards which ranks them 119th in the country. They have given up 264.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 56.6%. In total, they have allowed 364.8 yards per contest ranking them 79th in the nation. They have allowed 5 touchdowns by air in addition to 1 touchdown running the ball. The opposition is running for 3.1 yards per tote and 100.5 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 402 rushing yards through 4 games. The Bulldogs are ranked 23rd in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 14.3 PPG.

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The Miners head into this game 1-3 for this season. When they last played, the Miners took a loss by a score of 31-25 when they faced the UL Monroe Warhawks. The Miners finished the contest with a total of 442 yards on 78 plays (5.7 yards per play). UTEP ran the ball for 1.2 yards per carry, finishing with 33 yards on 28 carries. UTEP conceded 42 run attempts for 250 yards (6.0 yards per carry). The Miners passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 60.0%, relinquishing 149 yds on 9 for 15 passing.

The UTEP Miners hold an average of 364.3 yards/contest, which ranks them 91st in Division 1. The UTEP offense has racked up 216 penalty yds on 25 infractions, which has them ranked 49th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 95.0 run yards per game and have run for 380 yards in total. They have given away 5 interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 67 1st downs. Regarding how much they score, the Miners rank 97th in D-1 maintaining an average of 23.3 PPG. For the year thus far, the Miners currently sit at 1,077 yards via the pass together with an average of 269.3 throwing yards per contest, putting them at 36th in college football.

The Miners are allowing 25.8 PPG, which puts them 83rd in the country. UTEP has given up a total of 679 rushing yards (169.8 yards/game) and 7 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have conceded 5 touchdowns via the pass and 197.8 yards/game, which puts them in 61st in Division 1. The Miners defense has taken the field for 275 plays, which is good for 107th in the country. They have earned 1 fumble recovered and 1 interception this year. This season, they have allowed 103 points.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Miners college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Miners +4.0

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