SMU vs. Louisiana Tech: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 2

Updated Sep. 2, 2023 11:31 a.m. ET

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The SMU Mustangs are in action on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET versus the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-0) at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

You'll want to check out ESPNU for the upcoming matchup featuring the Mustangs and Bulldogs.

How to Watch SMU vs. Louisiana Tech

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. Louisiana Tech	-
9/9/2023	at Oklahoma	-	-
9/16/2023	vs. Prairie View A&M	-	-
9/23/2023	at TCU	-	-
9/30/2023	vs. Charlotte	-	-
10/12/2023	at East Carolina	-	-
10/20/2023	at Temple	-	-
10/28/2023	vs. Tulsa	-	-
11/4/2023	at Rice	-	-
11/10/2023	vs. North Texas	-	-
11/18/2023	at Memphis	-	-
11/25/2023	vs. Navy	-	-

SMU struggled on defense, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS (431.4 yards allowed per game) last season. However, it ranked 14th-best on the offensive side of the ball, putting up 472.8 yards per game.
On offense, SMU was a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards last season, ranking seventh-best in the FBS by compiling 316.7 passing yards per game. It ranked 73rd on defense (227.8 passing yards allowed per game).
While the Mustangs ranked 15th-worst in the FBS in scoring defense with 33.8 points allowed per game last season, it was a different story on offense, as they ranked 12th-best in the FBS (37.2 points per game).
With 203.6 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranked 14th-worst in the FBS, the Mustangs were forced to lean on their 64th-ranked running game (156.2 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games last season.
SMU owned the 59th-ranked defense last year in terms of third-down efficiency (37.8% third-down conversion rate allowed), and it was better on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-best with a 47.8% third-down conversion rate.
With 18 forced turnovers (62nd in the FBS) against 20 turnovers committed (89th in the FBS) last season, the Mustangs' -2 turnover margin ranked 79th in college football.

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	vs. Florida International	W 22-17	-12
9/2/2023	at SMU	-
9/9/2023	vs. Northwestern State	-	-
9/16/2023	vs. North Texas	-	-
9/23/2023	at Nebraska	-	-
9/29/2023	at UTEP	-	-
10/5/2023	vs. Western Kentucky	-	-
10/10/2023	at Middle Tennessee	-	-
10/24/2023	vs. New Mexico State	-	-
11/4/2023	at Liberty	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. Sam Houston	-	-
11/18/2023	at Jacksonville State	-	-

Louisiana Tech has been top-25 on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks 11th-best in total yards per game (447) and third-best in total yards surrendered per game (182).
In terms of passing, Louisiana Tech has excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fourth-best in passing yards per game (333) and best in passing yards surrendered per game (4).
Things have been going well for the Bulldogs on both offense and defense, as they are averaging 22 points per game (25th-best) and allowing only 17 points per game (13th-best).
The Bulldogs are posting 114 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (27th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 178 rushing yards per contest (26th-ranked) on defense.
On third down, Louisiana Tech has excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking 10th-best in third-down conversion percentage (50%) and 10th-best in third-down rate allowed (25%).
The Bulldogs have fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team's turnover margin of -1 ranks 21st-best in the FBS, with one forced turnover (11th in the nation) and two turnovers committed (29th in the nation).