Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Troy Trojans Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Troy Trojans

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (+4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47

Veterans Memorial Stadium is where the Troy Trojans (4-4) will try to beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6-2) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Troy opens this game as 4.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is set at 47.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs head into this matchup 6-2 for this season. In their last game, the Bulldogs took on the South Alabama Jaguars and took home the win by a score of 35-20. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ended up rushing 40 times and totaled 121 yards, which came out to an average of 3.0 yds per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 57 plays which totaled 315 yds. Louisiana Tech relinquished 14 pass completions on 31 tries for a total of 192 yds, and a completion percentage of 45.2%. On the ground, the Bulldogs conceded 205 yards on 44 attempts, which is an average of 4.7 yds per run allowed.

The Bulldogs have earned 3,110 total yards for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Louisiana Tech has amassed 19 passing touchdowns and 15 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 8 times. Louisiana Tech has recorded 162 first downs, and they have committed 51 penalties for 444 yards. As a team they hold an average of 146.9 yards on the ground which is 83rd in the nation. Regarding scoring points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs hold an average of 32.6 PPG.

Regarding yards through the air, the Bulldogs have allowed 1,578 yds which puts them in 40th in Division 1. They have conceded 197.3 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 57.3%. For the year, they have given up 332.6 yards per outing putting them at 43rd in the nation. They have allowed 8 touchdowns by air as well as 13 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.6 yards per run and 135.4 yards on the ground per game so far this season. In total, they have given up 1,083 running yards through 8 games. The Bulldogs rank 39th in D-1 regarding team defense, giving up 20.9 PPG.

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The Trojans head into this matchup 4-4 for this season. When they last played, the Trojans took home the win by a final score of 24-21 against the James Madison Dukes. The Trojans finished the game with 349 yards on 75 plays (4.7 yds per play). Troy rushed for 3.8 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 170 yards on 45 attempts. Troy relinquished 42 run attempts for 161 yards (3.8 yards per rush). The Trojans secondary gave up a completion rate of 62.9%, surrendering 247 yds on 22 out of 35 through the air.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Trojans currently sit 104th in D-1 holding an average of 23.0 PPG. The Troy Trojans have an average of 370.6 yards/game, ranking them 77th in college football. The Troy offense has racked up 546 yds of penalties on 55 violations, ranking them 57th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 5 picks while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 155 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Trojans have a total of 1,414 yards through the air together with an average of 176.8 passing yards per contest, which ranks 121st in D-1. They are averaging 193.9 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 1,551 yards for the year.

Troy has allowed the opposition a total of 1,067 yards via the ground game (133.4 yards per game) as well as 9 touchdowns rushing this year. They have given up 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 210.6 yards/game, which has them in 70th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 195 total points. They have earned 6 fumbles and 7 picks on the year. The Trojans defense has taken the field for 510 plays, which is good for 49th in college football. The Trojans are relinquishing 24.4 PPG, which has them 67th in Division 1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Trojans +4.5

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