Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeat Troy Trojans 41-17: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 41, Troy Trojans 17
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat the Troy Trojans 41-17 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL). The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 7-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 48, with 58 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Troy Trojans final score and game recap
The Troy Trojans led 7-3 after the first quarter. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won the second quarter 17-3 to lead 20-10 at halftime. They outscored the Troy Trojans 21-7 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Marcus Calwise Jr. (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 9 catches for 137 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Blake Baker (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs): 16/19 passing for 177 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Tucker Kilcrease (Troy Trojans): 18/33 passing for 215 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Howard Kinchen (Troy Trojans): 2 catches for 63 yards.
Who covered the spread in Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Troy Trojans?
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 7-point favorites, winning by 24 points.
The spread opened at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -4.5 and closed at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -7.
Did Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Troy Trojans go over or under the total?
The game went over: 58 points combined against a closing total of 48, over by 10. 30 of the 58 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 47.5 and closed at 48.
How did AiQ's Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Troy Trojans predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to win at -258, a win (+$38.76 on a $100 bet).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Troy Trojans game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs team total 27.5: the over, paying -113, with 41 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -130, with 10 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won the first half, paying -205.
- First-quarter moneyline: Troy Trojans won the first quarter, paying +150.
- First-half spread: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -3.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -115, with 30 points scored.
- Troy Trojans team total 20.5: the under, paying -122, with 17 scored.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Troy Trojans odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at -275 and the Troy Trojans at +215. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs a 70% favorite. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won as the favorite at -275: $36.36 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, the best price before the game was -250 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 47.5 to 48, and the game went over.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Troy Trojans betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 8 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times. That made it six straight wins for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
This result left the Troy Trojans 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Troy Trojans?
Next for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Troy Trojans: at the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, November 14, 2026.