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Louisiana Tech vs LSU

Louisiana Tech visit LSU in Week 2. The model favors LSU by 14. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
20%
80%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#77SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#32
#92FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#26
1431EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1675
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.5%
Louisiana TechLSUsolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
LSU lead 2-0
LSU have won the last 2
20182025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
23-7
LSU
at LSU
2018
38-21
LSU
at LSU
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Louisiana Tech and LSU play?

Week 2 of 2026, on Sep 12, 2026 at LSU.

Who is favored?

The model projects LSU by 14 (80% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

LSU lead 2-0 over the meetings in our records.

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