Old Dominion at Louisiana Tech
Old Dominion at Louisiana Tech kicks off Saturday, Oct 24 at 5 PM EDT on ESPN+. Louisiana Tech is favored by 13.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 9 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and program baseline.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN+ · Streaming only · ESPN+
- Venue
- Joe Aillet Stadium
- City
- Ruston, LA
- Week
- Week 8
- Conference game
- Yes
- Line
- La Tech −13.5 · O/U 45.5
- Forecast
- 83°F · wind 6 mph · 0% precipitation
Worth a Flip
Old Dominion2–5
Wvs Norfolk State31–10
Lat Va. Tech21–44
Lvs E. Carolina17–20
Lvs JMU20–46
Lat Georgia St.10–42
Wat App State10–3
Lvs Ga. Southern15–23
at La Tech
Nothing since.
La Tech4–2
Wvs Northwestern State80–6
Lat LSU14–45
Lat Baylor19–36
Wvs Army31–29
Wvs Louisiana32–31
Wat UL Monroe24–0
vs Old Dominion
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 51.0 points a game and La Tech plays fast — 66.0 snaps a game, 82nd nationally. Vegas set the total at 45.5. The last 2 meetings have averaged a 3.0-point margin.
Blowout riskMaybe
PaceSnailOld Dominion Snail · La Tech Speed Limit
SeriesRocky IVavg margin 3.0 over 2 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Old Dominion | Louisiana Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 17.7130th | 33.343rd | |
| Points allowed | 26.998th | 24.576th | |
| Yards per play | 4.2138th | 6.056th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 4.724th | 5.364th | |
| Plays per game | 63.4113th | 66.082nd | |
| Turnover margin | -399th | +515th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 33.0%121st | 42.3%54th |
More stats +11
| Old Dominion | Louisiana Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 115.7121st | 153.273rd | |
| Passing yards per game | 150.6131st | 239.858th | |
| QB completion rate | 53.0%132nd | 67.8%27th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 6.3121st | 8.048th | |
| O-line rank | 138thline yards · sack rate | 119thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 43rdstuff rate · havoc | 10thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1365th | 1277th | |
| Interceptions | 550th | 97th | |
| Forced fumbles | 76th | 438th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.9114th | 6.361st | |
| Time of possession | 27:38122nd | 30:0669th |
The series
Old Dominion leads 2–0 over the last 2
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Old Dominion 23–20 | 3 |
| 2014 | Old Dominion 30–27 | 3 |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN+ |
|---|---|
| Stream | Streaming only · ESPN+ |
| Kickoff | 5 PM EDT |
| Where | Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA |
What the Meter sees
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
|---|---|
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 13.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +1.4 |
| Where it's onESPN+ — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +1.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 9 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Old Dominion vs Louisiana Tech start?
- Saturday, Oct 24 at 5 PM EDT.
- What channel is Old Dominion vs Louisiana Tech on?
- ESPN+.
- Who is favored in Old Dominion vs Louisiana Tech?
- Louisiana Tech by 13.5. The total is 45.5.
- Where is Old Dominion vs Louisiana Tech played?
- Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA.