Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -6.4. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs enters the season with a power rating of -6.4, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs host Northwestern State next in Week 1. In 2025, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs went 7-5 overall, 8-4 against the spread, and 5-7 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Power Rating of -6.4 is 6.6 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 3,595 miles, ranking 133th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Northwestern State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | LSU | 170 mi | 340 mi |
| Week 3 | Baylor | 270 mi | 880 mi |
| Week 4 | — | Bye | |
| Week 5 | Army | Home | 880 mi |
| Week 6 | Louisiana | Home | 880 mi |
| Week 7 | UL Monroe | 34 mi | 949 mi |
| Week 8 | Old Dominion | Home | 949 mi |
| Week 9 | South Alabama | 292 mi | 1,533 mi |
| Week 10 | Troy | 396 mi | 2,325 mi |
| Week 11 | Southern Miss | Home | 2,325 mi |
| Week 12 | Arkansas State | Home | 2,325 mi |
| Week 13 | Georgia Southern | 635 mi | 3,595 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Blake Baker was the starter before a torn ACL ended his 2025 season, and Trey Kukuk closed the year with a three-game winning streak as a dual-threat option. Baker participated in non-contact drills this spring, but Kukuk's running ability gives the offense a different dimension. The coaching staff has not named a permanent starter, and both could see the field depending on the game situation.
The top four wide receivers from 2025 are gone, leaving senior tight end Eli Finley as the most proven target. He is a reliable underneath option who opposing scouts have praised. The new wideouts include Jay Wilkerson returning from injury, FCS transfer Marcus Calwise Jr., and former Oklahoma State recruit Talyn Shettron. This group will need to develop chemistry quickly to replace last year's production.
Louisiana Tech tied for second nationally with 22 interceptions in 2025, but the three starting safeties who accounted for most of those picks have departed for the NFL or Power Four programs. The entire starting secondary will be new, relying on last year's backups and incoming transfers. Safety Kam Franklin and Arkansas transfer Ahkhari Johnson are expected to lead the unit.
Sixth-year senior Kolbe Fields was the preseason CUSA Defensive Player of the Year before a leg injury cut his 2025 season short. His absence allowed freshmen Jadon Mayfield, Alonzo Jackson Jr., and Zheric Hill to gain valuable experience, and all three return as sophomores. This deep group should anchor the defense while the secondary adjusts.
After 13 years in Conference USA without a title, Louisiana Tech moves to the Sun Belt for 2026. The Bulldogs return key pieces at quarterback, tight end, and linebacker, but the loss of top running backs, wide receivers, and defensive backs makes matching last season's 8-5 record difficult. Special teams also remain a question after a 10-of-18 field goal performance in 2025.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -6.4, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs's home field advantage rating is 3.2 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs travels 3,595 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 133th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -6.4.
