Breaking Down the Stats: Louisiana Tech vs UTEP
Louisiana Tech (3-1, 1-0) will jump back into Conference USA play when it travels to UTEP (1-3, 0-0) on Saturday night.
The game is scheduled for a 8:00 PM kickoff and will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and KXKZ 107.5 FM.
Before the teams take the field, let’s break down how they stack up statistically.
| Louisiana Tech | UTEP | |
| Points Per Game | 27.5 | 23.2 |
| Points Per Game Allowed | 14.2 | 25.7 |
| Yards Per Game | 332.3 | 364.3 |
| Rush Yards Per Game | 162 | 95 |
| Pass Yards Per Game | 170.2 | 269.2 |
| Yards Per Game Allowed | 364.5 | 367.5 |
| Rush Yards Game Allowed | 100.8 | 169.8 |
| Pass Yards Game Allowed | 263.7 | 197.7 |
| Third Down Conversion Rate | 19/55 (34.5%) | 20/59 (33.9%) |
| Third Down Conversion Rate Allowed | 26/60 (43.3%) | 13/55 (23.6%) |
| Red Zone Scoring Rate | 11/12 (92%) | 7/9 (78%) |
| Red Zone Touchdown Rate | 8/12 (67%) | 6/9 (67%) |
Louisiana Tech and UTEP head into Saturday night’s matchup trending in opposite directions.
The Bulldogs are off to a strong start, winning three of their first four games, while the Miners have stumbled out of the gate, dropping three of their first four.
Curious how dominant the LA Tech defense has been in the red zone? Take a look at this:
UTEP’s defense ranks 10th nationally in tackles for loss, showcasing their ability to create chaos at the line of scrimmage. However, they’ve struggled to contain explosive runs, giving up big plays at the second-highest rate in the country. Can the Bulldogs take advantage and break off a few game-changing runs?
On the other side of the ball, third down could be a deciding factor. Louisiana Tech has had a tough time sustaining drives, ranking near the bottom in third down conversion rate. Meanwhile, UTEP’s defense has been one of the better units in the country at getting off the field. That battle will be one to watch on Saturday night.
Last weekend, Malachi Nelson lit up ULM’ secondary for 404 passing yards in a loss. In total, Tech surrendered 392 yards through the air to Southern Miss. Can Luke Olson’s defense tighten things up and show progress in pass coverage this week?
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