Louisiana Tech vs NC State Picks and Prediction – 9/14/2024

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will be on the road in week 3 for a matchup Raleigh, NC against North Carolina State. Louisiana Tech comes into week 3 undefeated through one game played following an 8 point victory to open their season against Nicholls. Defensively Louisiana Tech did just enough against Nicholls giving up seventeen points on 200 yards after forcing 1 turnover in the game. Offensively the Bulldogs found a way compiling 386 yards and scored 25 points in the game despite turning the ball over five times. For more College Football Action see our College Football Picks.

Blake Baker led the way for the Louisiana Tech offense completing 12 passes for 207 yards and one score and ran the ball 8 times for 22 yards as well. Jack Turner came on as well to complete 4 passes for 70 yards and threw one touchdown. Marquis Crosby led the team with 44 yards on 9 carries and Jimmy Holiday chipped in 15 yards and one score on 4 carries. Marlion Jackson led Louisiana Tech with 76 yards and one touchdown on three receptions.

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will stay at home in week 3 having split the first two games of the year following an abysmal 41 point loss against Tennessee a week ago. Offensively North Carolina State was terrible compiling just 143 yards to score 10 points after turning the ball over three times. Defensively the Wolfpack were obliterated giving up 51 points including 31 in the second half on 460 total yards of offense.

Quarterback Grayson McCall has led the way for North Carolina State this season completing 41 passes for 422 yards and three touchdowns overall. Jordan Waters is the top running back on the roster with 120 yards and two scores on 27 carries. Kevin Concepcion is receiver number one for the Wolfpack with 174 yards and three scores on 14 grabs.

Despite the struggles a week ago North Carolina State is a better team in this matchup and will get back to their winning ways. Look for the Wolfpack to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as Louisiana Tech will struggle. Take North Carolina State to defend their home field this week as they pick up their second win of the season following a win and cover against Louisiana Tech. Final Score Prediction, North Carolina State Wolfpack win and cover 45-7.