The Army Black Knights (2-1) visit the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at ARMY -3.5 with a total of 46.5; moneylines are Army -170 · Louisiana Tech +142. Below is our Army vs Louisiana Tech preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Army vs Louisiana Tech Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Army at Louisiana Tech |
| Records | Army 2-1 · Louisiana Tech 1-2 |
| Spread | ARMY -3.5 |
| Moneyline | Army -170 · Louisiana Tech +142 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| Venue | Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Army: HC Jeff Monken, OC Cody Worley · Louisiana Tech: HC Sonny Cumbie, OC Nathan Young |
Army Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Army Black Knights are 2-1 overall, 1-1 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 59-3 vs Bryant; Sep 12 — L 28-24 vs South Florida; Sep 25 — W 21-17 at Temple. Most recently, Army beat Temple 21-17 on the road. Through 3 games, Army is averaging 34.7 points scored and 16.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jeff Monken (head coach since 2014). Offensive coordinator: Cody Worley. Defensive coordinators: Daryl Dixon / Scot Sloan.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Cale Hellums (QB) — 16/25, 186 yards, 2 TD
- Rushing leader: Cale Hellums (QB) — 47 carries, 246 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Samari Howard (WR) — 5 receptions, 62 yards
- Sacks leader: Dillon Stowers (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Elijah Walton (LB) — 21 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.7 points per game; a defense allowing only 16.0 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Joe Aillet Stadium.
Louisiana Tech Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 80-6 vs Northwestern State; Sep 12 — L 45-14 at LSU; Sep 19 — L 36-19 at Baylor. Most recently, Louisiana Tech lost to Baylor 36-19 on the road. Through 3 games, Louisiana Tech is averaging 37.7 points scored and 29.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Sonny Cumbie (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Nathan Young. Defensive coordinator: Luke Olson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Blake Baker (QB) — 21/35, 360 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Trey Kukuk (QB) — 20 carries, 127 yards
- Receiving leader: Jalen Mickens (WR) — 13 receptions, 297 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Alonzo Jackson Jr. (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Alonzo Jackson Jr. (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 37.7 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 29.0 points per game; the response to a 36-19 loss at Baylor.
How to Watch Army vs Louisiana Tech
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.