The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (0-0) visit the Missouri Tigers (0-0) at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
A season ago, the Tigers finished 6-7 and lost the Armed Forces Bowl. Offensively, they averaged 29.1 points per game (61st in the nation) while defensively allowing 33.8 (114th). The Bulldogs’ 2021 season finished without a bowl appearance after a 3-9 record. They averaged 28 points per game (71st in college football) and gave up 34 per contest (115th).
The Tigers are 19-point favorites against the Bulldogs. The total is set at 59 points.
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