Can we go back to the days of 1995 and before, when there were no overtimes, and this matchup could end in a draw? Though hard-pressed to make much of a case for either, there is a GREATER case for La Tech as the lesser of two evils here. More specifically, MTSU already regrets the hire of HC Derek Mason, which caused many in the region to scoff after the capable Rick Stockstill had taken the Blue Raiders to many bowls in previous years in Murfreesboro. Mason's only win was a squeaker in the opener vs. FCS Tennessee Tech; the offense is a mess, scoring only 12 ppg since, and can't run (only 2.7 ypc). This is an anti-MTSU vote in Ruston. Play La Tech

Middle Tennessee is 3-2 to the over this season. However, it’s because their defense allows, on average, 42.5 points per game. The Bulldogs offense is only averaging 16.7 points per game over their last three and are more of a run first team at home. Middle Tennessee has played better competition than the Bulldogs, but Louisiana Tech has leaned more on their defense to keep them close in games despite being 1-3. Both teams are averaging less than 300 total yards per game in their home/road splits.