Game Details:
Matchup: Louisiana Tech vs. Coastal Carolina
Date & Time: Monday, December 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina
Betting Line: Coastal Carolina -4.5 | Over/Under: 56.0
Key Storylines
Bowl Season Battle
The December 29 clash between Louisiana Tech and Coastal Carolina marks an intriguing non-conference showdown during bowl season. While both teams didn’t reach their conference championship aspirations, they enter tonight’s game motivated to close out their respective campaigns with a postseason victory.
Quarterback Spotlight: Defensive Challenge for McCall?
Coastal Carolina is led by veteran QB Grayson McCall, who is expected to play tonight after dealing with nagging shoulder issues late in the season. When healthy, McCall remains one of the most efficient passers in the Sun Belt, throwing for over 2,300 yards with 20 touchdowns and just five picks.
Louisiana Tech counters with Jack Turner under center, who showed flashes in C-USA play. However, ball security has been an issue, with 11 interceptions this season. Against a Chanticleers secondary that thrives on turnovers, Turner’s decision-making could be a game-defining factor.
Injury Report
Louisiana Tech:
– RB Tyre Shelton (knee) – Questionable
– WR Smoke Harris (ankle) – Probable
– DB Cecil Singleton (shoulder) – Out
Coastal Carolina:
– QB Grayson McCall (shoulder) – Probable
– WR Jared Brown (hamstring) – Questionable
– LB Jahmar Brown (concussion) – Doubtful
Betting Trends
Against the Spread (ATS):
Louisiana Tech: 5-7 ATS this season
Coastal Carolina: 6-6 ATS
Over/Under Trends:
The OVER has hit in 7 of Coastal Carolina’s last 10 games
The OVER has hit in 6 of Louisiana Tech’s last 9 games
Key Matchups
Louisiana Tech Run Game vs Coastal Front Seven: If Tyre Shelton plays, he adds explosion to Tech’s zone rushing attack. However, the Chanticleers rank in the top half of the Sun Belt in rush yards allowed and are stingy inside the red zone.
Grayson McCall’s Health & The Deep Ball: McCall has the ability to stretch the field, especially with matchups against a thin Bulldogs secondary. His health could determine whether Coastal leans pass-heavy or goes run-first with their stable of backs.
Player Prop to Watch
Grayson McCall Passing Yards – Over/Under 245.5:
If McCall is fully healthy, expect head coach Tim Beck to unleash a vertical attack that could surpass this number against a Louisiana Tech defense giving up 265 pass yards per game. The OVER is a strong consideration assuming no pre-game setbacks.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Coastal Carolina -4.5 → This line feels fair, but if McCall plays all four quarters, the Chanticleers have a clear edge.
Total: Over 56.0 → Both teams are capable of putting up points, and their recent trends suggest a high-scoring affair.
Player Prop: Grayson McCall OVER 245.5 passing yards → A healthy McCall versus a leaky Tech secondary is a mismatch.
With McCall expected to lead the offense and Louisiana Tech’s tendency to allow explosive plays, Coastal Carolina has the edge in what should be an entertaining bowl season contest. Expect fireworks in Conway as the Chanticleers secure the postseason dub.
Final Score Prediction: Coastal Carolina 34, Louisiana Tech 24