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Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 8
Louisiana Tech scored a Conference USA victory last week with what seems to be an answer at quarterback drawing the start, and now hits the road to try and build some momentum in the league.
Evan Bullock jumpstarted the Blue Raiders offense last week and will look to keep it rolling against a rebuilding New Mexico State. The Aggies are struggling on both sides of the ball, but especially on defense, which can be a tough matchup against a revitalized Louisiana Tech offense.
Here’s our betting preview for Tuesday’s matchup.
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Moneyline
Total: 50.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Louisiana Tech
Evan Bullock: The freshman started his second game last week against Middle Tennessee and looked the part, passing for 290 yards and five touchdowns in the win. With a bye to get fully acclimated to the offense, Bullock appears to be set to get this Louisiana Tech offense on track.
New Mexico State
Santino Marruci: Between Marruci and Parker Award, the Aggies offense is in dire conditions. The unit ranks 114th in EPA/Play as the passing game remains not viable at the FBS level. Marruci was banged up last week against Jacksonville State, so it may be a game-time call who gets the starting nod between him and Award.
Did Louisiana Tech find something with Bullock out of the bye week, or was its 48-21 win against Middle Tennessee a product of the Blue Raiders’ defense.
While New Mexico State isn’t much better than MTSU, 118th EPA/Play, I’m not willing to say that the Bulldogs offense is going to be putting up 40 or more on a weekly basis.
The Louisiana Tech offense continues to lack a running game, 132nd in EPA/Rush, and overall is 101st in yards per play. While New Mexico State has been gashed to the tune of 50 or points to the likes of New Mexico and Jacksonville State, those are teams that play fast and are inside the top 30 nationally in EPA/Play.
Even the new look La. Tech offense is operating at that level yet, and I’m willing to bet against it.
New Mexico State will likely take to the ground in this one as the team operates near the national average in EPA/Rush, but Louisiana Tech’s defense has been viable this season, 15th in EPA/Rush.
I think this game can be slower paced and lack the explosive plays necessary to go over the total.
PICK: UNDER 50.5
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Check out the Northwest Louisiana high school football games for Week 7 of the 2024 season
Evangel’s Nathan Green hauls in a TD pass from Peyton Houston
Evangel’s Nathan Green hauls in a TD pass from Peyton Houston Friday in the Eagles’ game with Airline.
The seventh week of the 2024 Louisiana high school football regular season is here with a number of key games are on tap involving top performers like North DeSoto’s Luke Delafield and Huntington’s Jamarion Washington.
One of the top games in the state this week will be played in Ruston when undefeated Neville (6-0) visits the undefeated Bearcats (6-0) in a District 2-5A showdown of LSWA ranked clubs.
Defending state champion Calvary (4-2) heads to Farmerville to play defending state champion Union Parish (3-3) in another marquee contest.
MEGA SCORE: Captain Shreve, Evangel Christian combine for mind-boggling point total in game Thursday
WEEK 6 SCORES: Here’s a look at the Louisiana high school football scores statewide for Oct. 10-11
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All games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Week 7 contests
Thursday, Oct. 17
North DeSoto (4-2) at Southwood (0-5), Indy
Friday, Oct. 18
Airline at (6-0) Haughton (2-4)
Benton (1-5) at Evangel (1-5)
Natchitoches Central (1-5) vs. Byrd (5-1), Lee Hedges
Huntington (4-2) at Parkway (5-1)
Captain Shreve (4-2) at Destrehan (3-3)
Minden (5-1) at BTW (3-3)
Bossier (3-3) at Northwood (5-1)
Loyola (4-2) at Woodlawn (2-4), Indy
Calvary (4-2) at Union Parish (3-3)
Green Oaks (1-5) at Homer (1-5)
Plain Dealing (0-6) at Arcadia (2-3)
Magnolia Charter (0-5) at Ringgold (2-4)
Haynesville (6-0) at Cedar Creek (1-5)
Glenbrook (4-1) at Lincoln Prep (4-2)
Neville (6-0) at Ruston (6-0)
North Webster (1-5) at Sterlington (3-3)
Mansfield (2-4) at Rosepine (0-6)
Lakeview (0-6) at Logansport (3-2)
Many (0-6) at Winnfield (3-3)
Montgomery (3-3) at St. Mary’s (2-4)
Lakeside (6-0) at Red River (2-4)
North Caddo (2-4) at D’Arbonne Woods (5-1)
DeQuincy (5-1) at Jonesboro-Hodge (0-5)
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
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WATCH: Scene video of man arrested in Louisiana after alleged murder in Rochester Hills (courtesy KTBS)
A man has been charged with murder in Louisiana after allegedly killing a Rochester Hills man and assaulting his wife this past week, posing as a DTE worker to get into the home. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office announced via social media that Carlos Hernandez has been charged with murder, among other charges, in regards to this incident. According to a press release, Hernandez has been charged by prosecutors with felony murder and two counts of unlawful imprisonment. If convicted, Hernandez faces life in prison. Hernandez was taken into custody earlier this weekend, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Detectives are still searching for the second suspect. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said this happened on Newcastle Drive near Adams and Dutton roads earlier this week. On Saturday, the sheriff’s office identified the victim as 72-year-old Hussein Murray. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says the two men, who had a white pickup truck with a DTE placard, rolled up to the house Thursday night and tried to get in but were denied.
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Sedentary life? Louisiana ranks among the worst in physical inactivity. See national data.
Many adults spend much of their lives being sedentary — getting out of bed in the morning only to go to an office desk chair for eight hours, followed with TV time (or some scrolling) on the couch before bed.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 8.3% of deaths of nondisabled adults ages 25 and older were attributed to physical inactivity.
Louisiana ranks 45th in the United States with 28.3% of adults in the state reporting doing no physical activity or exercise other than their regular jobs in the past 30 days.
Although the number of Louisiana adults reporting physical inactivity is declining — from 31.9% in 2019, 29.0% in 2020 and 29.4% in 2021 — the state is still well below the national average of 23.4%.
Colorado takes the top spot with the least amount of adults reporting physical inactivity with 16.8%, followed by Utah with 16.9% and Washington with 17.5%.
Mississippi had the highest rate of physical inactivity among adults in 2022 with 31.9%, with Arkansas (31.1%) and West Virginia (30.2%) following in the state rankings.
Being physically active and reducing sedentary behavior benefits health at all ages, according to the CDC. Regular physical activity is associated with reduced risk of:
- cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke
- hypertension
- type 2 diabetes
- certain cancers, including bladder, breast and colon cancer
- dementia
- anxiety and depression
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