Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeat Army Black Knights 31-29: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · NCAAF · Army Black Knights 29, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 31
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat the Army Black Knights 31-29 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 47, with 60 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 2-3.
Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs led 14-7 at halftime. The Army Black Knights outscored the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 22-17 in the second half, 14-3 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Samari Howard (Army Black Knights): 12 carries for 158 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Cale Hellums (Army Black Knights): 12/24 passing for 151 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Dylone Brooks (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 7 carries for 119 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Dylone Brooks (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 2 catches for 81 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 2 points.
The spread opened at Army Black Knights -2.5 and closed at Army Black Knights -1.5.
Did Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 60 points combined against a closing total of 47, over by 13. 21 of the 60 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 47.5 and closed at 47.
How did AiQ's Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 2-3.
- Moneyline: the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to win at -110, a win (+$90.91 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 2-3, -$81.47 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-3 in this game, -$81.47 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Jalen Mickens (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): to score a touchdown at +165, a loss.
- Eli Finley (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): to score a touchdown at +220, a loss.
- Andrew Burnette: to score a touchdown at -120, a loss.
- Cale Hellums (Army Black Knights): to score a touchdown at -425, a win.
- Zach Mundell: to score a touchdown at +195, a win.
Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half moneyline: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won the first half, paying -108.
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs team total 23.5: the over, paying -122, with 31 scored.
- First-half spread: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +0.5 covered, paying -130.
- Army Black Knights team total 23.5: the over, paying -115, with 29 scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying -115, with 21 points scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -120, with 14 points scored.
Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Army Black Knights at -110 and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at -110. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won at -110: $90.91 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, the price before the game was -110: priced below fair (−4.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 47.5 to 47, and the game went over.
Army Black Knights and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Army Black Knights 2-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 4 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 1 time.
This result left the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 2-2 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 4 games with a closing line on file. All four of their games with a closing total went over.
What's next for Army Black Knights and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
Next for the Army Black Knights: the Tulane Green Wave at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Next for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026.