Louisiana Tech at Baylor

Week 3 · Sep 19McLane Stadium · Waco, TX

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Opening LineBaylor -18Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Kickoff-adjacent Market ConsensusBaylor -2010-book consensus · observed Sep 19, 3:45 PM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~2 pts toward BaylorExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Baylor enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

Baylor enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Baylor is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Lay it with a big favorite Developing estimate

Baylor is favored by 19.8 points in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

Baylor faces materially stronger Colorado in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Trap game Inconclusive

Baylor is favored by at least seven points before facing materially stronger Colorado.

Studied in 838 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Louisiana Tech enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Louisiana Tech enters after losing its previous lined game by 31 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Take the big underdog Contradictory evidence

Louisiana Tech is a 19.8-point underdog in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Louisiana Tech 19 · Baylor 36
Pregame OV Line
Baylor -18
Kickoff-adjacent Market Consensus
Baylor -20
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Baylor by 17

Observed 0h 14m before kickoff. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Louisiana Tech 7.7%Baylor 92.3%

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Overall Rating-2.4 · #77+9.3 · #38
Offense Rating-2.7+5.8
Defense Rating+0.3+3.5

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.140.19
Offense Success Rate40.4%44.7%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.050.17
Defense Success Rate Allowed37.1%43.7%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total6.05.9
Playoff Odds0.8%1.0%
Strength of Schedule Rank91st43rd