Army Black Knights vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Army Black Knights vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Army Black Knights (2-1) are hitting the road to Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026 where they will go up against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-2). Army opens as 2-point favorites. The total has been set at 46.5.

The Army Black Knights come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Black Knights played against the Temple Owls and walked away with a win by a score of 21-17. The Army Black Knights ended up rushing 57 times and accounted for 279 yds, earning them an average of 4.9 yards per tote. Overall, they ran 63 plays which totaled 315 yds. Army relinquished 11 pass completions on 20 attempts for 242 yards, and a completion rate of 55.0%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Black Knights gave up 217 yards on 32 attempts, which is an average of 6.8 yards per run surrendered.

The Black Knights have racked up 1,310 total yards this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Army has totaled 2 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 1 time. Army has amassed 74 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 10 penalties for 110 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 355.7 yards rushing which has them sitting 1st in the nation. In terms of scoring points, the Army Black Knights are averaging 34.7 points per game.

Concerning passing yards, the Black Knights have conceded 579 yds which puts them in 12th in the nation. They are giving up 193.0 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 56.4%. During the season, they are giving up 331.0 yards/game which ranks them 61st in D-1. They have relinquished 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 4.8 yards per rush and 138.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the year, they have conceded 414 running yards through 3 outings. The Black Knights are sitting in 33rd in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 16.0 points per game.

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The Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Bulldogs took a defeat with a final score of 36-19 when they played the Baylor Bears. Louisiana Tech gave up 44 rush attempts for 165 yds (3.8 yards per rush). The Bulldogs pass defense gave up a completion rate of 87.5%, relinquishing 253 yards on 21 for 24 through the air. The Bulldogs finished with a total of 362 yds on 78 plays (4.6 yds per play). Louisiana Tech ran the football for 4.1 yards per tote, finishing the game with 139 yds on 34 attempts.

In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Bulldogs rank 33rd in Division 1 scoring 37.7 points per outing. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 343.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 115th in Division 1. The Louisiana Tech offense has compiled 146 yds of penalties on 16 violations, which ranks 132nd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 2 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to tally 56 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Bulldogs currently have a total of 662 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 220.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 82nd in college football. They maintain an average of 122.3 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 367 yards for this season.

The Bulldogs are conceding 29.0 PPG, which has them ranked 111th in D-1. Louisiana Tech has surrendered a total of 398 yards rushing (132.7 yards/game) as well as 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have conceded 4 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 225.7 yards per game, which has them sitting 93rd in the nation. The Bulldogs defense has taken the field for 213 plays, which is good for 9th in the nation. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 4 picks so far this season. In total, they have relinquished 87 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Black Knights -2.0

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