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LA Tech Defeats Middle Tennessee 48-21 - Recap

The Blue Raiders were burned by Tru Edwards for 127 receiving yards on Thursday as the Bulldogs picked up a 48-21 win at Joe Aillet Stadium.

LA Tech won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 48.0.

Omiri Wiggins rushed for 49 yards, while Marquis Crosby added 41 yards in the win. Tru Edwards and Solo Lewis added 127 and 48 receiving yards respectively.

Jekail Middlebrook rushed for 30 yards for Middle Tennessee, while Jaiden Credle added 20 yards. Nicholas Vattiato threw for 276 yards for the Blue Raiders, while receivers Omari Kelly and Holden Willis had 103 and 79 yards respectively.

Middle Tennessee was outgained by LA Tech 551-336 yards in Thursday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-17 by the Bulldogs.

LA Tech led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:23-25:37 split in that important category.

LA Tech heads into a Week 8 battle against New Mexico State. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kennesaw State.