How Louisiana Tech can counter Army's option attack
Louisiana Tech returns home to take on Army, which uses a triple-option offense designed to control the clock and wear down defenses. The Bulldogs will need to limit penalties and turnovers while making the most of their offensive possessions. Army enters with strong discipline, ranking near the top of FBS in fewest penalties per game and having turned the ball over only once.
Louisiana Tech comes back to Joe Aillet Stadium after competitive outings against power-conference opponents. Army, coached by Jeff Monken, relies on a triple-option system that uses misdirection and long possessions to exhaust defenses. The Black Knights rarely beat themselves: they average 3.33 penalties per game, rank 13th in penalty yards, and have lost only one turnover.
Army controls the clock by more than eleven minutes per game and ranks first nationally at 356 rushing yards per contest. Its scoring defense allows 16 points per game, though opponents have scored on every red-zone trip. Louisiana Tech counters with a linebacker group that ranks second nationally in tackles for loss per game and creates havoc on 24.2% of plays.
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