Louisiana Tech vs South Alabama Prediction 10/31/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The LA Tech Bulldogs and the South Alabama Jaguars meet in week 9 college football action from Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. 

LA Tech Bulldogs vs. South Alabama Jaguars Prediction

I’m on South Alabama here with the points. The Bulldogs have had back-to-back shutouts and have looked dominant, but it’s worth remembering those results came against the likes of ULM and Old Dominion, two of the worst teams in the Sun Belt this season. South Alabama had a dud against Marshall last time out but far more often than not this season the Jaguars have come to play offensively and I think the Jaguars do enough here to bag themselves a cover and potential outright win here. Give me South Alabama and the points with a sprinkle on the ML.

LA Tech Bulldogs Recap

The LA Tech Bulldogs come into this game looking to build on their 26-0 win over Old Dominion in their last game to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, LA Tech will head on the road for a game against Troy.

Bulldogs Win 4 Straight Games

Blake Baker leads the Louisiana Tech passing attack with 1,160 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 1 interception while completing 72.2% of his throws on 96 completions from 133 attempts, with Trey Kukuk providing supplemental support via 467 passing yards and 3 scores on 49 completions. The Bulldogs’ ground game is spearheaded by Andrew Burnette, who rushes for 349 yards and 1 touchdown on 85 carries, followed closely by Trey Kukuk with 203 yards and 2 scores on 42 carries, Dylone Brooks adding 175 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 attempts, Sergio Snider chipping in 73 yards and 3 scores on 16 carries, and Jalen Mickens adding 70 yards and 2 scores on 7 rushing attempts. Through the air, Jalen Mickens leads the receiving corps with 586 yards and 3 touchdowns on 40 catches, while Eli Finley adds 462 yards and 5 scores on 39 receptions, Talyn Shetteron logs 243 yards and 1 score on 18 catches, and Marcus Calwise Jr. rounds out key targets with 179 yards on 16 catches. Defensively, Alonzo Jackson Jr. anchors the Louisiana Tech squad by logging a team-high 48 total tackles. Altogether, the Bulldogs’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 17 sacks while also coming away with 3 total interceptions.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• The favorite has won each of Louisiana Tech’s last eight games.
• South Alabama has lost 15 of its last 16 games as an underdog against teams from Louisiana.
• Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in each of its last four road games.
• Louisiana Tech has won the first quarter in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
• South Alabama has lost the first half in 13 of its last 15 games as an underdog against teams from Louisiana.

South Alabama Jaguars Recap

The South Alabama Jaguars coe into this game looking to rebound from their 20-13 loss at the hands of Marshall last time out to sit at 4-3 up to this point in the year. After this game, South Alabama will head on the road for a game against Louisiana.

Jaguars Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Jared Hollins has thrown for 1,003 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions while completing 54.4% of his passes to lead the South Alabama passing attack, backed by 68 completions on 125 attempts, with Bishop Davenport providing supplemental support via 450 passing yards and 3 scores on 40 completions. The Jaguars’ ground game is spearheaded by Keenan Phillips, who rushes for 514 yards and 5 touchdowns on 96 carries, followed closely by PJ Martin with 470 yards and 7 scores on 106 carries, Trae’von Dunbar adding 272 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns on 50 attempts, and Hollins chipping in 112 yards and 2 scores on 34 carries. Through the air, Brendan Jenkins leads the receiving corps with 430 yards and 3 touchdowns on 25 catches, while Anthony Eager adds 348 yards and 4 scores on 13 receptions, Jeremiah Jones-Thomas logs 266 yards and 1 score on 23 catches, and Micah Woods rounds out key targets with 127 yards on 8 catches. Defensively, Cole Blaylock anchors the South Alabama squad by logging a team-high 46 total tackles. Altogether, the Jaguars’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 8 sacks while also coming away with 3 total interceptions.

Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win

• Louisiana Tech has lost six of its last seven October games as a road favorite.
• The home team has won eight of South Alabama’s last nine games.
• South Alabama has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against teams from Louisiana.
• Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October games as a road favorite.
• South Alabama has won the first quarter in each of its last five games in October.
• Louisiana Tech has lost the first half in each of its last five games against teams from Alabama.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: South Alabama +5.5