At Sun Bowl on Friday, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) face the UTEP Miners (1-4).
Last time out, the Bulldogs couldn’t pick up the win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 28-14. The Miners came up short by a final score of 45-28 last time out against the UNLV Rebels.
Jack Turner finished with 292 yards on 27-42 passing (64.3%) in the Bulldogs’ last game, adding one touchdown and one interception. Jacob Fields ran for one touchdown while compiling 28 yards on six attempts. He also hauled in four receptions for 38 yards Cyrus Allen posted 102 yards on six receptions with one score.
In the Miners’ last game, Gavin Hardison threw for 225 yards on 14-31 passing (45.2%), adding one touchdown and three interceptions and two rushing touchdowns. Torrance Burgess Jr. rushed for one touchdown while compiling 99 yards on 19 attempts. He also hauled in three receptions for 30 yards. Kelly Akharaiyi earned 92 yards on four receptions.
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Louisiana Tech Players to Watch
- This year, Hank Bachmeier has racked up 756 passing yards (189 yards per game) while going 70-for-106 (66% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Keith Willis Jr. has run for a team-high 240 yards on 33 carries (60 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- Tyre Shelton has 214 yards on 21 carries (107 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Smoke Harris has reeled in 34 passes for a team-best 361 yards while scoring three touchdowns. He averages 72.2 yards per game.
- Allen has also added 17 receptions for 246 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kyle Maxwell is averaging 37.7 yards per game, racking up five receptions for 113 yards.
UTEP Players to Watch
- Hardison leads the team with 947 passing yards (189.4 yards per game) and has a 56.6% completion percentage this year (73-of-129) while throwing five touchdowns with seven interceptions.
- Burgess Jr. has run for a team-high 298 yards on 56 attempts (59.6 yards per game) and two touchdowns. He also has 117 receiving yards on eight catches (23.4 yards per game) .
- So far this year Deion Hankins has run for 297 yards on 58 carries (59.4 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Akharaiyi has 14 catches and leads the team with 253 yards (63.3 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Jeremiah Ballard has also tacked on 12 receptions for 207 yards and one touchdown.
- Tyrin Smith is averaging 47.8 yards per game, racking up 19 receptions for 191 yards and one touchdown.
Louisiana Tech Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Bulldogs’ defensive unit, Kobe Byrd has posted in their last three games.
- With 11 tackles and two TFL, Mykol Clark has been a significant contributor to the Bulldogs’ defensive unit in their last three games.
- J’Dan Burnett has played of the Bulldogs’ last three games, amassing five tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Tru Edwards has been a key piece of the Bulldogs’ defensive unit in their last three games, with five tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
UTEP Recent Stat Leaders
- In the Miners’ last three games, Jake Hall has compiled five tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- On defense, Lantz Russell has helped keep opposing offenses in check for the Miners in their last three contests with five tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- In the Miners’ last three outings, Kobe Hylton has collected 13 tackles.
- Burgess Jr. has collected 13 tackles for the Miners in their last three contests.
Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | -1 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Louisiana Tech | UTEP | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.6 (45) | 17.4 (106) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.8 (113) | 29 (115) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (67) | 9 (115) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 5 (74) | 3 (109) |
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