Baylor Bears defeat Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 36-19: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 19, Baylor Bears 36
The Baylor Bears beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 36-19 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at McLane Stadium. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 20-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 50, with 55 points combined.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Baylor Bears won the second quarter 13-0 to lead 20-7 at halftime. They outscored the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 16-12 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Trey Kukuk (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 25/44 passing for 223 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Eli Finley (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 8 catches for 65 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Nate Bennett (Baylor Bears): 21/24 passing for 253 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Jayden McGowan (Baylor Bears): 2 catches for 79 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears?
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 20-point underdogs, losing by 17 points.
The spread opened at Baylor Bears -19.5 and closed at Baylor Bears -20.
Did Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears go over or under the total?
The game went over: 55 points combined against a closing total of 50, over by 5. 27 of the 55 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 53.5 and closed at 50.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Baylor Bears won the first half, paying -850.
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs team total 14.5: the over, paying +100, with 19 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Baylor Bears -11.5 covered, paying -108.
- Baylor Bears team total 34.5: the over, paying -120, with 36 scored.
- First-half total 26.5: the over, paying -112, with 27 points scored.
- First-quarter total 12.5: the over, paying -115, with 14 points scored.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at +800 and the Baylor Bears at -1350. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Baylor Bears a 89% favorite. The Baylor Bears won as the favorite at -1350: $7.41 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Baylor Bears between the open and the close, and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered. The total moved down from 53.5 to 50, and the game went over.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Baylor Bears betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went over. That made it two straight losses for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
This result left the Baylor Bears 2-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the Baylor Bears.
What's next for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Baylor Bears?
Next for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: the Army Black Knights at home on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Next for the Baylor Bears: the Colorado Buffaloes at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.