ESPN Bet · as of July 8, 2026
Alabama defeated UL Monroe 73–0 in a dominant performance. Alabama covered by 38.5; Game went Over by 22.5. The market closed at Alabama -34.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Alabama -48.5 - a gap of 14.0 points toward Alabama, of which 12.7 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Louisiana-Monroe suffered a 73-0 loss to No. 21 Alabama, managing only 148 total yards and committing turnovers that led to a minus-3 turnover margin. The game was essentially over after the first quarter, as Alabama scored on every possession.
Quarterback Aidan Armenta completed 8 of 14 passes for just 28 yards with an interception, highlighting the offense's inability to move the ball or sustain drives against a dominant Alabama defense.
Despite the lopsided loss, Louisiana-Monroe received a $1.9 million payout from Alabama, which will significantly support the athletic department's funding.
Louisiana-Monroe has a bye week before traveling to face UTEP on September 20. This extra time will be crucial for regrouping and addressing offensive and defensive issues exposed in this game.
The Warhawks must focus on better ball security, offensive efficiency, and defensive discipline to compete in future games, as the performance against Alabama highlighted significant gaps in talent and execution.
At kickoff, conditions at Bryant-Denny Stadium were Cloudy, 79°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Cloudy
79°F
| Measure | UL MonroeAway | AlabamaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 267 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 540 miles |
| Season total | 267 miles | 540 miles |
| Body clock | 18:45 | 18:45 |
| Rest | 9 days | 7 days |
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