Tulsa vs Louisiana Tech Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-2) will face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-1) at Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are coming off losses in the last games, with Tulsa falling 45-10 to Oklahoma State and Louisiana Tech suffering a 30-20 defeat against NC State. These teams are hungry for a win to turn the season around. Dominate the college scene with our College Football picks.

Tulsa’s offense has shown promise this season, averaging an impressive 445.3 yards per game, ranking 35th nationally in total offense. The passing game has been particularly strong, with Kirk Francis leading the way with 651 passing yards and 5 touchdowns. On the ground, Lloyd Avant has contributed 143 rushing yards, and Kamdyn Benjamin has emerged as a key receiver, collecting 290 yards and two touchdowns. The offense needs to clean up some mistakes, especially after being held to just 10 points in the last game.

Defensively, Tulsa has been inconsistent, allowing 28 points per game. They’ve struggled against the run, which could be an issue against Louisiana Tech’s balanced attack. Tulsa’s defense needs to step up and find ways to generate pressure on the quarterback, as well as tighten up coverage to avoid giving up big plays.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has struggled in comparison, averaging just 351 yards per game. Jack Turner has thrown for 351 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, and the ground game has been led by Marquis Crosby, who has 48 rushing yards. The Bulldogs will need more from the running game to balance the offense and keep Tulsa’s defense on its toes.

Defensively, Louisiana Tech has allowed 30 points per game and has shown vulnerability against both the run and the pass. With only one sack this season, the pass rush has been underwhelming. The Bulldogs must improve on this front to disrupt Francis and Tulsa's passing attack, as well as find a way to stop Tulsa’s high-powered offense.

Tulsa’s explosive offense gives them a clear edge in this matchup. While both teams have defensive issues, Tulsa’s ability to put up points will overwhelm Louisiana Tech. Final Score Prediction: Tulsa Golden Hurricane wins 34-20.