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Published Sep 30, 2021
PREVIEW | LA Tech vs #23 NC State pres. by LOTS
Ben Carlisle  •  BleedTechBlue
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Each Thursday we will preview Louisiana Tech's match-up with its upcoming opponent.

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Louisiana Tech will travel to #23 NC State for a non-conference tilt Saturday night.

Game Time | 5:00 PM

TV/Radio Network | ESPN+/KXKZ 107.5 FM

Location | Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

Series History | NC State leads 1-0

Betting Line | NC State -19.5, O/U 55

LA Tech HC | Skip Holtz (151-114 in 21 seasons as a HC, 63-43 in 8+ years at Louisiana Tech)

NC State HC | Dave Doeren (81-51 in 11 seasons as a HC, 58-47 in 8+ years at NC State)

Scouting the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech opened Conference USA play with a 24-17 victory over North Texas last weekend.

The Bulldogs were playing without their starting quarterback Austin Kendall, who was out due to medical reasons.

Tech jumped out to a 24-0 lead in the first half before having to hold on late for the 24-17 win.

Aaron Allen finished 14/18 for 137 yards at quarterback, while JD Head finished 5/10 for 70 yards and 1 TD.

Marcus Williams had 17 carries for 73 yards and 2 TDs from his RB position.

Defensively, Louisiana Tech limited North Texas to only 3.7 yards per play.

David Blackwell's unit compiled 7 tackles for loss after entering the game with only 10 in the first 3 games of the season.

Trey Baldwin led the team with 8 tackles and 2 TFL.

Scouting the NC State Wolfpack

NC State earned a 27-21 double-overtime victory over 9th-ranked Clemson last weekend.

Devin Leary played a great game at quarterback completing 32/44 for 238 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Leary is completing 69% of his throws to go along with 10 TDs and 2 INTs through 4 games.

Emeka Emezie had a big game against the Tigers with 14 catches for 116 yards and 1 TD from a receiver position.

Defensively, NC State limited Clemson to only 214 total yards.

Isaiah Moore led the unit with 8 tackles and 2 TFL.

The Wolfpack defense currently ranks 6th nationally allowing only 13 points per game.

Inside the Numbers

Statistical Match-up
StatisticLA TechNC State

Points per Game

35

31.8

Points Allowed per Game

33.3

13

Total Offense per Game

396.5

437.8

Total Yards Allowed per Game

485

249

Pass Yards per Game

269

265

Rush Yards per Game

127.5

172.8

3rd Down Conversions

23/53 (43%)

33/67 (49%)

Red Zone Touchdowns

8/12 (67%)

13/18 (72%)