Louisiana Tech vs South Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 9)

Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 AM ET

Why we pick this side

This season, Louisiana Tech is 1-2 with 113 points for and 87 against; South Alabama is 2-2 with 125 points for and 123 against.

Louisiana Tech is 3-2 in its last 5, averaging 35.6 scored and 26.2 allowed; most recently losing to Baylor 19-36 on September 19, 2026. South Alabama is 2-3 in its last 5, averaging 30.2 scored and 34.4 allowed; most recently losing to Kentucky 21-45 on September 26, 2026.

Injury report: Louisiana Tech lists 4 (Blake Baker, Injured; Dane Benedix, Injured; Demario Bookhart, Injured; more below); South Alabama lists 8 (Brian Barnes, Injured; Khatori Marion, Injured; Dominic White, Injured; more below).

Injuries

Louisiana Tech

  • Blake Baker: Injured, Hand
  • Dane Benedix: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Demario Bookhart: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Ahkhari Johnson: Injured, Hand

South Alabama

  • Brian Barnes: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Khatori Marion: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Dominic White: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Maddox Lynch: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Andrew Washburn: Injured, Undisclosed
  • William Felton IV: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Cube Gurley: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Cole Blaylock: Injured, Undisclosed

Recent form

Louisiana Tech

  • September 19, 2026: L 19-36 at Baylor
  • September 12, 2026: L 14-45 at LSU
  • September 5, 2026: W 80-6 vs Northwestern State
  • December 30, 2025: W 23-14 vs Coastal Carolina
  • November 29, 2025: W 42-30 at Missouri State

South Alabama

  • September 26, 2026: L 21-45 at Kentucky
  • September 19, 2026: W 41-36 vs Ohio
  • September 12, 2026: L 24-28 at Tulane
  • September 5, 2026: W 39-14 vs SE Louisiana
  • November 29, 2025: L 26-49 at Texas State

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