New Mexico State Aggies vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico State Aggies vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The New Mexico State Aggies (2-0) are on their way to Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025 where they will take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-1). Louisiana Tech is 9.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 43.

The New Mexico State Aggies come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 this year. The last time they took the field, the Aggies faced the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and earned the victory with a final of 21-14. When the final whistle blew, they had 71 plays which totaled 291 yards. The New Mexico State Aggies ran the football 26 different times and recorded 39 yards, which had them averaging 1.5 yds per carry. Against the rush, the Aggies gave up 141 yards on 37 tries, which is an average of 3.8 yards per rush surrendered. New Mexico State relinquished 27 pass completions on 40 attempts for a total of 235 yards, and a completion rate of 67.5%.

When it comes to scoring, the New Mexico State Aggies are sitting at 20.0 PPG. As a unit they're holding an average of 58.5 yards on the ground which has them sitting 133rd in college football. The Aggies have earned 596 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, New Mexico State has amassed 3 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground. New Mexico State has accounted for 38 first downs, and they have been hurt by 16 penalties for 145 yards. They have turned the ball over 2 times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Aggies are conceding 422 yards which puts them in 77th in Division 1. They are conceding 211.0 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 64.4%. For the season, they have allowed 315.5 yards per contest which puts them 65th in the country. They have given up 1 touchdown by air as well as 1 touchdown running the ball. The opposition is running for 2.9 yards per tote and 104.5 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Overall, they have given up 209 yards via the ground game in 2 outings. The Aggies are ranked 15th in Division 1 concerning team defense, conceding 8.5 points per contest.

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The Bulldogs head into this matchup 1-1 for this year. In their last game, the Bulldogs went home defeated by a final of 23-7 when they faced the LSU Tigers. Louisiana Tech relinquished 34 attempts on the ground for 128 yards (3.8 yards per rush). The Bulldogs secondary conceded a completion percentage of 63.4%, surrendering 237 yards on 26 out of 41 through the air. The Bulldogs ended up finishing with 154 yds while they ran 53 plays (2.9 yds per play). Louisiana Tech ran for 2.1 yds per carry, finishing with 58 yds on 27 carries.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs maintain an average of 208.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 133rd in Division 1. The Louisiana Tech offense has racked up 180 yds of penalties on 17 violations, which ranks them 22nd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 97.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 194 yards for the year. They have earned 26 1st downs. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Bulldogs are ranking 118th in college football holding an average of 15.5 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Bulldogs have earned 222 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 111.0 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 127th in Division 1.

Louisiana Tech has given up a total of 254 yards on the ground (127.0 yards per game) in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground for the season. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air and 191.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 63rd in D-1. Their defense has 1 fumble recovery and 3 picks on the campaign. The Bulldogs defense has been on the field for 150 plays, which has them ranked 122nd in the country. The Bulldogs are surrendering 11.5 points per game, which puts them 32nd in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Aggies +9.5

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