GAME DAY PRIMER: Louisiana Tech vs UTEP
Louisiana Tech (3-1, 1-0) will hit the the road for the first time in Conference USA action when it travels to UTEP (1-3, 0-0) on Saturday night.
Game Details
- Date: September 27, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX
- Streaming: ESPN+
- Radio: KXKZ 107.5
Team Records
- Louisiana Tech: 3-1 (1-0)
- UTEP: 1-3 (0-0)
- Last Meeting: Louisiana Tech defeated UTEP 14-10 in 2024
Head Coaches
- Sonny Cumbie: (14-27 in his fourth season at Louisiana Tech)
- Scotty Walden: (4-12 in his second season at UTEP)
Key Storylines
Can Tech turn a strong start into a statement win away from home?
It’s that simple: Louisiana Tech is just 2-27 in its last 29 games away from Joe Aillet Stadium. The Bulldogs are off to a fantastic start this season, but if they want to be taken seriously as a contender at the top of Conference USA, winning on the road is the next box to check.
Forget the spread. Forget the opponent. Forget the miles. Just go get it done.
Will Louisiana Tech tighten up its secondary in time for Saturday’s matchup?
Louisiana Tech’s pass defense is giving up 263.7 yards per game—but when you’re only allowing 14.2 points per contest, it’s hardly a red flag.
Still, there’s little doubt that defensive coordinator Luke Olson and his staff will be focused this week on tightening up the secondary. Over the past two games, the Bulldogs have surrendered four touchdowns of 20 yards or more—big plays that could prove costly down the road.
They’ll be tested again Saturday by a pass-heavy UTEP offense led by Malachi Nelson, who’s averaging 297 passing yards and has thrown seven touchdowns over his last three outings.
Weekly Coverage Recap
Monday Morning Hype: Louisiana Tech vs UTEP
Press Conference: Cumbie, Baker, and Oguns talk upcoming CUSA matchup with UTEP
Breaking Down Louisiana Tech’s Week 5 Depth Chart vs UTEP
BTB Radio: Southern Miss Recap, Analyzing Tech’s Offense and Defense, Galindo’s UTEP Preview
Scouting UTEP QB Malachi Nelson
Former Bulldogs in the NFL: Week 3 Performance Breakdown
Breaking Down the Stats: Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP
Score Predictions: Louisiana Tech vs UTEP
UTEP’s Highest Graded Players – Pro Football Focus
Final Word Friday: Preview, Bold Prediction & Insight for Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP
GAME THREAD | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP
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