Final
September 19, 2026 β’ McLane Stadium, Waco
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-2) takes on Baylor Bears (2-1) at McLane Stadium, Waco.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Baylor Bears
Home Side
Record
2-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LOU
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 |
|
BAY
|
7 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 36 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:37
Nate Bennett 25 Yd Run (Rhett Armstrong Kick)
Score
3:38
Andrew Burnette 2 Yd Run (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
12:08
Dawson Pendergrass 1 Yd Run (Rhett Armstrong Kick)
Score
10:38
Louis Brown IV 51 Yd pass from Nate Bennett (Rhett Armstrong PAT blocked)
Score
10:14
Jayden McGowan 43 Yd pass from Nate Bennett (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
1:45
Rhett Armstrong 23 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:18
Eli Finley 19 Yd pass from Trey Kukuk (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
5:14
Jalen Mickens 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
4:10
Jayden McGowan 36 Yd pass from Nate Bennett (Rhett Armstrong Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
52%
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
VS
48%
Baylor Bears
Projected Score
LOU 34
-
BAY 30
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs scoring offense has an edge over Baylor Bears defense.
- Baylor Bears offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Baylor Bears passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controls the trenches in the run game.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
STAT
Baylor Bears
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Baylor Bears plays on familiar turf at McLane Stadium, Waco.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Could Win
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs scoring offense has an edge over Baylor Bears defense.
Why Baylor Bears Could Win
Baylor Bears will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Baylor Bears offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
McLane Stadium, Waco
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
41,343
Closing Odds
Line: BAY -20.5 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Nate Bennett
21/24, 253 YDS, 3 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Ryelan Morris
4 CAR, 55 YDS
Team Passing Yards
Trey Kukuk
25/44, 223 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Trey Kukuk
11 CAR, 75 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (60.0%)
Baylor Bears (40.0%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles
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