Final
September 5, 2026 β’ Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Northwestern State Demons (0-2) takes on Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-0) at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston.
Northwestern State Demons
Visiting Side
Record
0-2
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NOR
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
|
LOU
|
21 | 42 | 14 | 3 | 80 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:59
Payne Williams III 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:48
Jalen Mickens 75 Yd pass from Blake Baker (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
7:52
Jay Wilkerson 27 Yd pass from Blake Baker (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
4:04
Talyn Shettron 16 Yd pass from Joshua Brantley (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
13:48
Dylone Brooks 28 Yd Run (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
11:25
Talyn Shettron 37 Yd Run (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
7:51
Eli Finley 9 Yd pass from Blake Baker (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
6:17
Dedrick Latulas 58 Yd Punt Return (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
4:05
Sergio Snider 2 Yd Run (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
1:44
Jaden Miller 7 Yd Run (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
13:22
Luke Watkins 35 Yd pass from Trey Kukuk (Kaegan Kent Kick)
Score
6:28
Dedrick Latulas 6 Yd pass from Trey Kukuk (Hunter Rioux Kick)
Score
8:56
Hunter Rioux 49 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:47
Payne Williams III 37 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Northwestern State Demons
VS
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Projected Score
NOR 21
-
LOU 31
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Northwestern State Demons
STAT
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Louisiana Tech Bulldogs plays on familiar turf at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Northwestern State Demons Could Win
Northwestern State Demons will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Could Win
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
13,108
Closing Odds
Line: LT -44.5 | O/U: 56.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Blake Baker
10/14, 232 YDS, 3 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Trey Kukuk
5 CAR, 50 YDS
Team Passing Yards
Abram Johnston
5/13, 43 YDS, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Sage Ingram
13 CAR, 48 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Northwestern State Demons (0.0%)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 43 circles
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