Louisiana Tech at South Alabama
Louisiana Tech at South Alabama kicks off Saturday, Oct 31 at 3 PM EDT on ESPN+. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 8 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and program baseline.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN+ · Streaming only · ESPN+
- Venue
- Hancock Whitney Stadium
- City
- Mobile, AL
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
Worth a Flip
La Tech4–2
Wvs Northwestern State80–6
Lat LSU14–45
Lat Baylor19–36
Wvs Army31–29
Wvs Louisiana32–31
Wat UL Monroe24–0
at S. Alabama
Nothing since.
S. Alabama4–3
Wvs SE Louisiana39–14
Lat Tulane24–28
Wvs Ohio41–36
Lat Kentucky21–45
Wvs UL Monroe52–35
Wat Arkansas St.56–49
Lat Marshall13–20
vs La Tech
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 68.5 points a game and S. Alabama plays fast — 73.3 snaps a game, 13th nationally. The last 3 meetings have averaged a 15.3-point margin.
PaceSpeed LimitLa Tech Speed Limit · S. Alabama Supersonic
SeriesCall 911avg margin 15.3 over 3 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Louisiana Tech | South Alabama | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 33.343rd | 35.136th | |
| Points allowed | 24.576th | 32.4124th | |
| Yards per play | 6.056th | 5.871st | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.364th | 6.8136th | |
| Plays per game | 66.082nd | 73.313th | |
| Turnover margin | +515th | +79th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 42.3%54th | 40.4%74th |
More stats +11
| Louisiana Tech | South Alabama | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 153.273rd | 214.321st | |
| Passing yards per game | 239.858th | 207.693rd | |
| QB completion rate | 67.8%27th | 58.7%106th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 8.048th | 7.953rd | |
| O-line rank | 119thline yards · sack rate | 34thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 10thstuff rate · havoc | 64thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1277th | 1277th | |
| Interceptions | 97th | 634th | |
| Forced fumbles | 438th | 517th | |
| Penalties per game | 6.361st | 6.151st | |
| Time of possession | 30:0669th | 32:4224th |
The series
La Tech leads 2–1 over the last 3
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | S. Alabama 38–14 | 24 |
| 2018 | La Tech 30–26 | 4 |
| 2017 | La Tech 34–16 | 18 |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN+ |
|---|---|
| Stream | Streaming only · ESPN+ |
| Kickoff | 3 PM EDT |
| Where | Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL |
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 |
| Where it's onESPN+ — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +1.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 8 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Louisiana Tech vs South Alabama start?
- Saturday, Oct 31 at 3 PM EDT.
- What channel is Louisiana Tech vs South Alabama on?
- ESPN+.
- Where is Louisiana Tech vs South Alabama played?
- Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL.