Thursday Morning Hype: Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky
Louisiana Tech (4-2, 2-1 C-USA) returns to the familiar turf of Joe Aillet Stadium on Tuesday night, October 21, for a key Conference USA showdown against Western Kentucky (5-2, 3-1).
Kickoff is slated for 6:30 PM, with fans able to catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network or listen in on the radio via KXKZ 107.5 FM.
Matchup at a Glance
Louisiana Tech enters Tuesday night’s matchup looking to rebound from a tough 35-7 loss at Kennesaw State on October 9.
In the defeat, the Bulldogs struggled to find rhythm offensively, totaling just 305 yards while committing two turnovers. Defensively, Tech surrendered 400 total yards and a season-high 35 points.
Starting quarterback Blake Baker exited the game in the second quarter with an apparent injury after completing 6-of-11 passes for 46 yards and adding 35 rushing yards. His status will be closely monitored throughout the week by BleedTechBlue.
Western Kentucky, meanwhile, is also aiming to get back on track after a 25-6 loss to FIU on Tuesday night.
The Hilltoppers’ six-point output marked their lowest since being shut out by Alabama in the 2024 season opener. Quarterback Maverick McIvor endured his roughest outing of the year, completing 20-of-31 passes for 169 yards and three interceptions—matching the total number of picks he had thrown in all previous games combined.
Week Seven X-Factors: Two Questions that Matter
Can the Bulldogs rise to the occasion and bounce back in the face of adversity?
Let’s be honest — Louisiana Tech’s loss to Kennesaw State was the first truly unexpected setback of the 2025 season.
The Bulldogs entered the game riding a three-game winning streak, all by double digits, but struggled in every phase against the Owls. It was a performance that fell short of the standard Tech had been building in recent weeks.
As they turn their focus to Western Kentucky, one thing is clear: Conference USA remains wide open. No team has pulled away in the standings, nor has anyone emerged as a clear favorite by the eye test. The opportunity is there — but that also makes Tuesday night’s matchup all the more critical.
With 12 days to regroup and prepare, the expectation is that the Bulldogs return sharper, more focused, and ready to seize the moment.
Where can Tech turn for consistent production on offense?
It’s no secret — and it’s been well-documented — that Louisiana Tech’s offense has shown flashes of promise, but it’s also dealt with a lot of inconsistency.
While stats don’t tell the whole story, a six-game sample size offers a fairly accurate snapshot. So far, the Bulldogs don’t have a single skill player averaging more than 43.5 total yards per game. For this offense to take the next step, someone — or ideally a few players — need to emerge as true playmakers that opposing defenses have to account for.
Consistency won’t come from one player alone. It’s going to require a full-team effort, with all 11 guys pulling in the same direction.
What’s Dropping This Week on BleedTechBlue (Week of Oct. 16)
Thursday
- Thursday Morning Hype – Kick off your week with energy!
Friday
- Stat Attack
- Press conference news & notes
Saturday
- Scout the Opposing Quarterback – Know the enemy.
- Depth Chart Look-In
Sunday
- Statistical Comparison
- Depth Chart Look-In
- Score Predictions
Monday
- Three Keys to Victory
- Monday Final Word – Wrapping it all up before kickoff
Tuesday – Game Day!
- GAME DAY CENTRAL
- Game Thread – Live updates & fan chatter.
- BleedTechBlue Postgame Call-in Show
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Wednesday
- Snap Count Totals
- Player Grades – How’d the Dawgs perform?
- BC joins SportsTalk 97.7 FM for his weekly radio hit — catch him at 7:15 AM!
- BTB Radio – Tune in for analysis, updates & special guests!
Thursday
- Who Impressed, Who Struggled?
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