Breaking Down the Stats: Louisiana Tech vs #3 LSU
Louisiana Tech hits the road this Saturday night for a high-profile non-conference showdown against No. 3 LSU at Tiger Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+/SEC Network+, with radio coverage available on KXKZ 107.5 FM.
The Bulldogs began their 2025 campaign in dominant fashion, shutting out Southeastern 24-0. Meanwhile, the Tigers opened their season with an impressive 17-10 road win over No. 4 Clemson.
Before the action kicks off under the lights in Baton Rouge, let’s take a closer look at how both teams stack up statistically.
| Louisiana Tech | #3 LSU | |
| Points Per Game | 24 | 17 |
| Points Per Game Allowed | 0 | 10 |
| Yards Per Game | 262 | 354 |
| Rush Yards Per Game | 136 | 108 |
| Pass Yards Per Game | 126 | 248 |
| Yards Per Game Allowed | 271 | 261 |
| Rush Yards Per Game Allowed | 126 | 31 |
| Pass Yards Per Game Allowed | 145 | 230 |
| Third Down Conversion Rate | 3/10 (30%) | 4/11 (36%) |
| Third Down Conversion Rate Allowed | 9/18 (50%) | 3/13 (23%) |
| Red Zone Scoring Rate | 3/3 (100%) | 2/3 (67%) |
| Red Zone Touchdown Rate | 2/3 (67%) | 2/3 (67%) |
It’s often said that teams make their biggest leap from Week 1 to Week 2. Will that hold true on Saturday night? Both squads bring strong defenses to the table, which could make points hard to come by.
Both teams faced their share of offensive challenges on third down in Week 1—though context matters. Louisiana Tech was up against an FCS opponent in Southeastern, while LSU battled it out with No. 4 Clemson on the road.
One concern for the Bulldogs: they allowed Southeastern to convert 50% of their third-down attempts. That’s a stat they’ll need to clean up quickly—giving LSU that kind of success rate could put any upset hopes in serious jeopardy.
Offensively, both teams have room to grow in the vertical passing game. Louisiana Tech didn’t attempt a single throw over 20 yards downfield in its opener, while LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier went 0-for-3 on such throws against Clemson.
Expect both sides to push the ball downfield more aggressively on Saturday.
On paper, Louisiana Tech enters the matchup as a clear underdog—but as we all know, college football doesn’t always follow the script. Could something wild happen under the lights in Death Valley? We’ll find out soon enough.
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