Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Kennesaw State Owls Picks and Prediction for Thursday, October 9, 2025

On Thursday, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-1, 2-0 CUSA) visit Kennesaw, Georgia, and Fifth Third Stadium for a Conference USA showdown with the Kennesaw State Owls (3-2, 1-0 CUSA). Louisiana Tech defeated UTEP 30-11 last time out on Sept. 27 for its third consecutive win and fourth win in its first five. The Bulldogs are 2-0 in conference play. Kennesaw State defeated Middle Tennessee 24-16 last time out, and the Owls have won three straight. Kennesaw State is 1-0 in conference play. Louisiana Tech WR Jay Wilkerson is questionable. Kennesaw State has eight players listed as questionable, including QB Dexter Williams II. Make sure to read this in-depth Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Kennesaw State Owls prediction. Kickoff confidence! Unlock expert insights with our NCAAF picks for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Kennesaw State Owls prediction.

Louisiana Tech is performing well on both sides of the line of scrimmage

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 61st in scoring, averaging 30.8 points per game, and 13th in points allowed at 13.6 points per game. Louisiana Tech’s offense averages 148.6 yards rushing and 163.8 yards passing for 312.4 yards of total offense per game, which is 121st. Louisiana Tech’s defense holds opponents to an average of 105.8 yards rushing and 240.4 yards passing for 346.2 yards per game, which is 61st.

The Bulldogs opened the season with a win over FCS SE Louisiana (24-0) and followed that win a 23-7 loss at LSU. They've beaten New Mexico State, Southern Miss and UTEP in their last three games.

Louisiana Tech’s offense is led by quarterback Blake Baker with 603 yards passing, three touchdowns, and one interception. Baker has been sacked nine times and has 135 yards rushing. Clay Thevenin leads the Louisiana Tech running game with 230 yards and an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Thevenin has scored three touchdowns on the ground. Eli Finley has 231 yards receiving to lead Louisiana Tech, with an average of 16.5 yards per reception. Louisiana Tech’s leading tackler is linebacker Kolbe Fields with 39. Louisiana Tech's defense has made 10 quarterback sacks and intercepted 11 passes.

Kennesaw State needs more from its offense, while its defense is average

The Kennesaw State Owls score an average of 24.2 points per game, which is 101st, and allow an average of 23.2 points per game, which is 65th. The Owls average 153.2 yards rushing at 202.2 yards passing for 356.4 yards of total offense per game, which is 94th. Kennesaw State's defense allows an average of 161.0 yards rushing and 238.2 yards passing for 399.2 yards per game, which is 106th.

The Owls opened the season with two losses to Wake Forest (10-9) and Indiana (56-9). They've won three straight since those losses, beating Merrimack (27-13), Arkansas State (28-21) and Middle Tennessee State (24-16) in their last three contests. Just like Louisiana Tech, they did not play this past Saturday.

Quarterback Amari Odom has passed for 754 yards with four touchdowns and just one interception. Odom has been sacked just once. Coleman Bennett has 292 yards rushing, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with two touchdowns. Kennesaw State's top receiver is Gabriel Benyard with 363 yards and three touchdown receptions, averaging 16.5 yards per reception. Linebacker Baron Hopson has 47 tackles to lead the Owls, 21 tackles more than the next closest player for Kennesaw State. The Owls’ defense has made 10 quarterback sacks and just one interception.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Kennesaw State Owls Pick

Spread Pick for Louisiana Tech vs. Kennesaw State

• Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -6.5 (5 units)

Louisiana Tech is playing on the road, but the Bulldogs have performed well, winning each of their first two Conference USA games using a balanced attack on offense and a swarming defense. Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in each of its first five games, while Kennesaw State is 3-2 ATS in its first five. Louisiana Tech allows just 13.6 points per game, which is 13th best in the country, as the Bulldogs have collected 10 quarterback sacks. Louisiana Tech's secondary has done its job, intercepting 11 passes, cutting short plenty of opponents’ drives with timely picks. Kennesaw State's margin for error is very small, as the Owls average 24.2 points per game but are giving up an average of just one point less at 23.2 points per game. Louisiana Tech will use the 83rd best running game, averaging 148.6 points per game against a Kennesaw State defense that is 93rd against the run, allowing 161.0 yards per game, to move the chain on sustained drives, keeping Kennesaw State’s offense off the field.

Over/Under Pick for Louisiana Tech vs. Kennesaw State

• Under 45.5 (5 units)

Louisiana Tech is allowing just 13.6 points per game, which is 13th best in the country, and each of its last three games has finished under. Kennesaw State has had the total finish under in each of its last three games as well. Dating back to last season, the total has finished under in six of Louisiana Tech’s last seven games, as well as in five of Kennesaw State’s last six games.