Two Conference USA teams seeking their first conference win of the season will meet when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs host the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Thursday at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. The Bulldogs (1-3, 0-1 in CUSA) have lost three straight games since a season-opening win over Nicholls State. They suffered a 17-10 loss at FIU. Meanwhile, the Blue Raiders (1-4, 0-1) are on a four-game losing streak. Most recently they lost in Memphis with 24:7.

Kickoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Bulldogs are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 48. (For current odds for every game this week, visit our college football odds page.)

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