Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeat South Alabama Jaguars 35-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35, South Alabama Jaguars 20
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat the South Alabama Jaguars 35-20 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 6-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 58, with 55 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. South Alabama Jaguars final score and game recap
The South Alabama Jaguars led 14-7 after the first quarter. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won the second quarter 21-6 to lead 28-20 at halftime. They outscored the South Alabama Jaguars 7-0 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Blake Baker (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 10/16 passing for 167 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Marcus Calwise Jr. (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 3 catches for 68 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Anthony Eager (South Alabama Jaguars): 7 catches for 102 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
- Jared Hollins (South Alabama Jaguars): 14/31 passing for 192 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. South Alabama Jaguars?
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 6-point favorites, winning by 15 points.
The spread opened at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -5.5 and closed at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -6.
Did Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. South Alabama Jaguars go over or under the total?
The game went under: 55 points combined against a closing total of 58, under by 3. 48 of the 55 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 58.5 and closed at 58.
How did AiQ's Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. South Alabama Jaguars predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to win at -230, a win (+$43.48 on a $100 bet).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. South Alabama Jaguars 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: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won the first half, paying -185.
- South Alabama Jaguars team total 26.5: the under, paying -115, with 20 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: South Alabama Jaguars won the first quarter, paying +124.
- First-half spread: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -3.5 covered, paying -108.
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs team total 31.5: the over, paying -113, with 35 scored.
- First-quarter total 12.5: the over, paying -120, with 21 points scored.
- First-half total 29.5: the over, paying -108, with 48 points scored.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. South Alabama Jaguars odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at -231 and the South Alabama Jaguars at +189. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs a 67% favorite. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won as the favorite at -231: $43.29 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, the best price before the game was -215 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−0.6% value).
The spread moved toward the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 58.5 to 58, and the game went under.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and South Alabama Jaguars betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it five straight wins for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
This result left the South Alabama Jaguars 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight losses for the South Alabama Jaguars.
What's next for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and South Alabama Jaguars?
Next for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: at the Troy Trojans on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the South Alabama Jaguars: at the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, November 7, 2026.