Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UL Monroe Warhawks Prediction, 10/17/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UL Monroe Warhawks

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Malone Stadium in Monroe, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Warhawks (+14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The UL Monroe Warhawks (0-5) host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-2) at Malone Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Louisiana Tech opens this matchup as 14.5-point favorites. The total is set at 55.5.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this year. In their last game, the Bulldogs played the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and walked away with a win by a score of 32-31. In all, they ran 77 plays for 485 yards. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ended up running the ball 34 times and accounted for 147 yards, earning them an average of 4.3 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulldogs gave up 160 yards on 34 attempts, which is an average of 4.7 yds per run allowed. Louisiana Tech allowed 14 pass completions on 24 attempts for a total of 239 yds, and a completion rate of 58.3%.

The Bulldogs currently have 2,017 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Louisiana Tech has earned 12 touchdowns through the air and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 7 different times. Louisiana Tech has tallied 104 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 34 penalties for 303 yards. As a team they're averaging 151.6 yards rushing ranking this team at 77th in D-1. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs hold an average of 35.2 PPG.

When it comes to passing yards, the Bulldogs have conceded 1,067 yds which puts them in 46th in the nation. They are conceding 213.4 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 61.2%. For the season, they are allowing 379.0 yards/outing which puts them 94th in the nation. They have yielded 6 touchdowns by air in addition to 12 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for 3.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 165.6 rushing yards per game for the year. During this campaign, they have conceded 828 running yards through 5 games. The Bulldogs sit in 116th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 29.4 points per game.

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The Warhawks come into this matchup with a record of 0-5 for this year. In their last game, the Warhawks walked away with a loss by a score of 52-35 when they faced the South Alabama Jaguars. UL Monroe surrendered 46 rush attempts for 249 yards (5.4 yards per carry). The Warhawks pass defense allowed a completion rate of 73.7%, surrendering 321 yds on 14 out of 19 passing. The Warhawks finished with 442 yds and they ran 69 plays (6.4 yds per play). UL Monroe rushed the football for 3.1 yds per carry, finishing with 87 yards on 28 attempts.

The UL Monroe Warhawks hold an average of 365.4 yards per outing, ranking them 93rd in the country. The UL Monroe offense has totaled 177 penalty yds on 22 violations, which is 132nd in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have an average of 132.0 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 660 yards for the season. They have given away 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 94 1st downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Warhawks rank 97th in the country with an average of 24.0 points per contest. For the year thus far, the Warhawks currently have a total of 1,167 passing yards as well as an average of 233.4 passing yards per game, which is ranked 65th in the country.

The Warhawks are giving up 44.6 points per contest, ranking them 138th in D-1. UL Monroe has surrendered a total of 1,218 yards rushing (243.6 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air and 268.2 yards per outing, which has them sitting 130th in D-1. The Warhawks defense has taken part in 356 plays, which is 55th in college football. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 1 interception for the year. This year, they have conceded 223 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Warhawks +14.5

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