Louisiana Tech Aims to Keep Momentum as Sam Houston Struggles for First Win
Friday night college football is heating up, and all eyes are on Ruston, Louisiana, where the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are hosting the Sam Houston State Bearkats for Homecoming. It’s not just another Conference USA matchup—it’s a game that could help define both teams’ seasons.
For Sam Houston, things have been rough this year. After their former coach KC Keeler departed for Temple, the Bearkats have been rebuilding under new head coach Phil Longo. Unfortunately, the results haven’t come yet. The team is sitting at 0-7 overall, still searching for its first victory of the season. Offensively and defensively, the numbers tell a tough story: one of the weakest offenses and defenses in the entire FBS, averaging just 17 points per game while giving up almost 39. It’s been a learning curve, to say the least.
Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, enters this matchup at 4-3 and is hoping to bounce back from a disappointing loss against Western Kentucky. Head coach Sonny Cumbie knows his Bulldogs need to execute better, especially after some questionable play-calling and clock management in recent weeks. But with the home crowd behind them and a winless opponent in town, the pressure is on to “take care of business.”
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If Tech can stay focused, control turnovers, and maintain consistency on both sides of the ball, this could be their night to regain rhythm. Sam Houston has managed to stay balanced in the turnover margin this season, but their inability to move the ball effectively or contain opposing offenses has made every game a battle uphill. Louisiana Tech’s offense, led by a strong passing game, will look to exploit those weaknesses early and often.
Beyond the field, there’s some buzz in the betting world too. BetMGM is offering a special promotion code— NYPDM1500 —for fans interested in wagering on the game. New users can claim a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500, a tempting offer as part of the weekend’s college football lineup.
While Louisiana Tech still needs outside help to make a serious run at the Conference USA Championship, this game could be a crucial step toward bowl eligibility. For Sam Houston, it’s about pride and progress—finding positives in a difficult season and possibly spoiling someone else’s party.
Either way, tonight’s matchup promises emotion, energy, and maybe even a few surprises under the lights in Ruston. For the Bulldogs, it’s a chance to get back on track. For the Bearkats, it’s another opportunity to prove that the rebuild, however painful now, is laying the groundwork for better days ahead.
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