SMU at Louisiana Tech 9/18/21 - NCAA Football Picks & Predictions

The SMU Mustangs come into week 3 of the year with a perfect 2-0 record following a 35-12 win against UNT. Quarterback Tanner Mordecai led the way for the SMU offense going 21-33 on the day for 312 yards and 4 touchdowns. Rashee Rice was the main target with 99 yards and 1 score on 4 catches, while Danny Gray chipped in 5 catches for 87 yards and 1 touchdown.

The rushing attack for SMU had a huge day with 225 yards and 1 score on 31 carries as a team. Ulysses Bentley IV led the way on the ground with 141 yards and 1 score on 10 carries. Tre Siggers added 51 yards for SMU on 10 carries.

Louisiana Tech is fresh off their first win of the year with a 45-42 win against SELA. The Bulldogs struggled defensively giving up nearly 600 yards, while 495 yards and 3 touchdowns came through the air. Trey Baldwin led the way for the Bulldogs defense with 9 tackles, while Tyler Grubbs chipped in with 8.

Quarterback Austin Kendall led the way for the Louisiana Tech offense going 19-27 through the air for 217 yards and 1 score. Receiver Kyle Maxwell add 1 throw for 33 yards and a touchdown. Marcus Williams Jr. led the way on the ground with 99 yards on 18 carries.