2025 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team

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The 2025 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University in Conference USA (CUSA) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs were led by Sonny Cumbie in his fourth year as the head coach. The Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium, located in Ruston, Louisiana.

ConferenceConference USA

Record8–5 (5–3 CUSA)

Headcoach

Sonny Cumbie (4th season)

OffensivecoordinatorTony Franklin (4th season)

Quick facts Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football, Independence Bowl champion ...

2025 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football

Independence Bowl champion
Independence Bowl, W 23–14 vs. Coastal Carolina
Conference	Conference USA
Record	8–5 (5–3 CUSA)
Head coach	Sonny Cumbie (4th season)
Offensive coordinator	Tony Franklin (4th season)
Offensive scheme	Spread
Defensive coordinator	Luke Olson (1st season)
Base defense	3–3–5
Home stadium	Joe Aillet Stadium
Seasons ← 2024 2026 →

More information Conf., Overall ...

2025 Conference USA football standings
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Team	W		L	W		L
Kennesaw State y$	7	–	1	10	–	4
Jacksonville State y	7	–	1	9	–	5
Western Kentucky	6	–	2	9	–	4
Louisiana Tech	5	–	3	8	–	5
FIU	5	–	3	7	–	6
Missouri State	5	–	3	7	–	6
Delaware	4	–	4	7	–	6
Liberty	3	–	5	4	–	8
New Mexico State	2	–	6	4	–	8
Middle Tennessee	2	–	6	3	–	9
Sam Houston	1	–	7	2	–	10
UTEP	1	–	7	2	–	10
Championship: Kennesaw State 19, Jacksonville State 15
$ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Destination
Luke Wisham	S	Arkansas State
Keystone Allison	OL	Baylor
Decoldest Crawford	WR	Butler CC
Ezekiel Durham-Campbell	DE	Coastal Carolina
Buck Buchanan	K	Colorado
Zarian McGill	OL	Colorado
Charlie Robinson	DE	Georgia Military College
Adam Lamar	DL	Grambling State
Blake Thompson	S	Houston
Tamarcus Gray Jr.	WR	Houston Christian
Pig Cage	S	Incarnate Word
Donerio Davenport	RB	Jackson State
Kells Bush	DL	James Madison
Patrick Rea	P	James Madison
Jordon Myles	DB	Livingstone College
Navarion Benson	DB	Louisiana–Monroe
David Blay	DL	Miami (FL)
Hunter Tipton	TE	Middle Tennessee
DeMardrick Blunt	LB	Navarro College
Obinna Okeke	DE	New Mexico State
Solo Lewis	WR	Nicholls State
BJ Blake	S	Norfolk State
John Locke	TE	Oklahoma
Marquis Crosby	RB	Oregon State
Jalen McGaughy	WR	Saginaw Valley State
Dakota Williams	WR	Southeastern Louisiana
Princeton Cahee	RB	Southern
Kendrick Rucker	WR	Texas A&M–Kingsville
Jack Turner	QB	Texas A&M–Kingsville
Jordyn Morgan	S	Texas Southern
Kaden Brown	QB	Trinity Valley CC
J'Dan Burnett	DE	Tulsa
Withchiel Filamar	EDGE	UT Rio Grande
Ja'Marion Kennedy	OL	Wake Forest
Jayden Gray	DE	Western Kentucky
Jamarcus Jones	LB	Unknown
Cedric Woods	DB	Withdrawn

Incoming

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Previous school
Benji Johnson	S	Austin Peay
Jonathan Denis	OL	Central Missouri
Chase Grosfield	WR	Cerritos College
Jaitlin Hampton	DB	Coastal Carolina
Amery Edwards	DE	Copiah–Lincoln CC
Teddy Booras	QB	Diablo Valley College
David Pierro	WR	Diablo Valley College
Caleb Sims	DL	East Texas A&M
Kaleb Coleman	DE	East Texas A&M
Kaden Brown	QB	East Texas Baptist
Jordan Pierro	CB	Fresno State
JayT Jackson	DB	Garden City CC
Jordan McRae	DB	Georgia Military College
Donovan Rieman	DE	Kansas State
Tre Averhart	WR	Keiser
Andrew Burnette	RB	Keiser
Marques Singleton Jr.	WR	Los Medanos College
Clay Thevenin	RB	Navarro College
Lane Condry	DL	Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Kam Franklin	S	Oklahoma State
Deven Muniz	TE	Pasadena City College
Amari Butler	DB	Pearl River CC
Devin Gandy	WR	Sacramento State
Dane Benedix	WR	Saddleback College
Brayden Bockler	TE	Saddleback College
Trey Kukuk	QB	Saddleback College
Will Hutchens	OL	Sam Houston
Lexington Matthews	P	Savannah State
Kameron Carter	DB	Southwest Mississippi CC
Sam Fongang	DB	Tyler JC
Jayden Madkins	DL	Tyler JC
Emmanuel Oguns	DL	Tyler JC
Luke Seib	WR	UTEP

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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 30	6:30 p.m.	Southeastern Louisiana*	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	ESPN+	W 24–0	12,872
September 6	6:30 p.m.	at No. 3 LSU*	Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA	SECN+/ESPN+	L 7–23	101,667
September 13	6:30 p.m.	New Mexico State	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	ESPN+	W 49–14	13,235
September 20	6:30 p.m.	Southern Miss*	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA (Rivalry in Dixie)	ESPN+	W 30–20	17,108
September 27	8:00 p.m.	at UTEP	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX	ESPN+	W 30–11	13,013
October 9	6:00 p.m.	at Kennesaw State	Fifth Third Stadium Kennesaw, GA	ESPNU	L 7–35	9,585
October 21	6:30 p.m.	Western Kentucky	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	CBSSN	L 27–28 ^OT	10,928
October 31	7:00 p.m.	Sam Houston	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	CBSSN	W 55–14	17,841
November 8	2:00 p.m.	at Delaware	Delaware Stadium Newark, DE	ESPN+	L 24–25	17,912
November 15	9:00 p.m.	at Washington State*	Martin Stadium Pullman, WA	The CW	L 3–28	21,186
November 22	2:00 p.m.	Liberty	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	ESPN+	W 34–28 ^OT	10,107
November 29	1:00 p.m.	at Missouri State	Robert W. Plaster Stadium Springfield, MO	ESPN+	W 42–30	7,656
December 30	1:00 p.m.	vs. Coastal Carolina*	Independence Stadium Shreveport, LA (Independence Bowl)	ESPN	W 23–14	30,298
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll - Released prior to game All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

Southeastern Louisiana (FCS)

Game One – Southeastern Louisiana Lions (FCS) (0–0) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (0–0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Lions (FCS)	0	0	0	0	0
Bulldogs	0	3	21	0	24

at Joe Aillet Stadium • Ruston, Louisiana

Date: August 30
Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 86 °F (30 °C)
Game attendance: 12,872
Referee: Garrett Dickerson
TV announcers (ESPN+): Malcolm Butler (play-by-play), Luke McCown (analyst), and Madison Kaufman (sideline)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter LT – Drew Henderson 18-yard field goal, 0:00. Bulldogs 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 0:47. Third quarter LT – Omiri Wiggins 17-yard pass from Trey Kukuk (Drew Henderson kick), 12:24. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 2:33. LT – Clay Thevenin 2-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 8:32. Bulldogs 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:20. LT – Kam Franklin 80-yard fumble return (Drew Henderson kick), 5:12. Bulldogs 24–0. Fourth quarter No scoring plays

Game information

First quarter

No scoring plays

Second quarter

LT – Drew Henderson 18-yard field goal, 0:00. Bulldogs 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 0:47.

Third quarter

LT – Omiri Wiggins 17-yard pass from Trey Kukuk (Drew Henderson kick), 12:24. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 2:33.
LT – Clay Thevenin 2-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 8:32. Bulldogs 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:20.
LT – Kam Franklin 80-yard fumble return (Drew Henderson kick), 5:12. Bulldogs 24–0.

Fourth quarter

No scoring plays

More information Statistics, SELA ...

Statistics	SELA	LT
First downs	18	14
Total yards	273	263
Rushing yards	128	133
Passing yards	145	130
Turnovers	3	0
Time of possession	27:53	32:07

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Southeastern Louisiana	Passing	Carson Camp	11/22, 122 yards, INT
	Rushing	Jaedon Henry	8 rushes, 31 yards
	Receiving	Luke Besh	3 receptions, 59 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Trey Kukuk	14/19, 130 yards, TD
	Rushing	Clay Thevenin	6 rushes, 61 yards, TD
	Receiving	Eli Finley	4 receptions, 59 yards

At No. 3 LSU

Game Two – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1–0) at No. 3 LSU Tigers (1–0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	0	0	0	7	7
No. 3 Tigers	7	3	7	6	23

at Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Date: September 6
Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 90 °F (32 °C)
Game attendance: 101,667
Referee: Jason Autrey
TV announcers (SECN+/ESPN+): Jay Alter (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst), and Tori Petry (sideline)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter LSU – Nic Anderson 7-yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos kick), 0:12. Tigers 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 5:37. Second quarter LSU – Damian Ramos 23-yard field goal, 6:24. Tigers 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 5:07. Third quarter LSU – Caden Durham 3-yard run (Damian Ramos kick), 1:58. Tigers 17–0. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:16 Fourth quarter LSU – Damian Ramos 46-yard field goal, 11:14. Tigers 20–0. Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 4:36. LT – Devin Gandy 33-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 4:02. Tigers 20–7. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 4:46. LSU – Damian Ramos 19-yard field goal, 1:55. Tigers 23–7. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:57.

Game information

First quarter

LSU – Nic Anderson 7-yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos kick), 0:12. Tigers 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 5:37.

Second quarter

LSU – Damian Ramos 23-yard field goal, 6:24. Tigers 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 5:07.

Third quarter

LSU – Caden Durham 3-yard run (Damian Ramos kick), 1:58. Tigers 17–0. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:16

Fourth quarter

LSU – Damian Ramos 46-yard field goal, 11:14. Tigers 20–0. Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 4:36.
LT – Devin Gandy 33-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 4:02. Tigers 20–7. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 4:46.
LSU – Damian Ramos 19-yard field goal, 1:55. Tigers 23–7. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:57.

More information Statistics, LT ...

Statistics	LT	LSU
First downs	12	27
Plays–yards	53–154	75–365
Rushes–yards	27–58	34–128
Passing yards	96	237
Turnovers	0	1
Time of possession	23:08	36:52

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Trey Kukuk	12/18, 50 yards
	Rushing	Clay Thevenin	7 carries, 22 yards
	Receiving	Devin Gandy	1 reception, 33 yards, TD
LSU	Passing	Garrett Nussmeier	26/41, 237 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Harlem Berry	6 carries, 56 yards
	Receiving	Barion Brown	8 receptions, 84 yards

New Mexico State

Game Three – New Mexico State Aggies (2–0) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1–1) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Aggies	0	14	0	0	14
Bulldogs	10	17	0	22	49

at Joe Aillet Stadium • Ruston, Louisiana

Date: September 13
Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 88 °F (31 °C)
Game attendance: 13,235
Referee: Douglas Mercer
TV announcers (ESPN+): Malcolm Butler (play-by-play), Luke McCown (analyst) and Madison Kaufman (sideline)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter LT – John Hoyet Chance 55-yard field goal, 9:50. Bulldogs 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:41. LT – Jalen Mickens 40-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 5:36. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 2:28. Second quarter LT – Andrew Burnette 11-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 14:49. Bulldogs 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 1:15. LT – Marlion Jackson 42-yard pass from Trey Kukuk (Drew Henderson kick), 10:23. Bulldogs 24–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:28. NMSU – Brodrick Malone 41-yard pass from Logan Fife (Ryan Hawk kick), 9:46. Bulldogs 24–7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:37. NMSU – P. J. Johnson III 38-yard pass from Logan Fife (Ryan Hawk kick), 1:52. Bulldogs 24–14. Drive: 4 plays, 98 yards, 1:57. LT – John Hoyet Chance 27-yard field goal, 0:17. Bulldogs 27–14. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 1:30. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter LT – Jacob Bradford 20-yard fumble return (Drew Henderson kick), 12:24. Bulldogs 34–14. LT – Blake Baker 1-yard run (Blake Baker pass to Clay Thevenin), 9:34. Bulldogs 42–14. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:06. LT – Omiri Wiggins 17-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 9:06. Bulldogs 49–14. Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:07.

Game information

First quarter

LT – John Hoyet Chance 55-yard field goal, 9:50. Bulldogs 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:41.
LT – Jalen Mickens 40-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 5:36. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 2:28.

Second quarter

LT – Andrew Burnette 11-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 14:49. Bulldogs 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 1:15.
LT – Marlion Jackson 42-yard pass from Trey Kukuk (Drew Henderson kick), 10:23. Bulldogs 24–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:28.
NMSU – Brodrick Malone 41-yard pass from Logan Fife (Ryan Hawk kick), 9:46. Bulldogs 24–7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:37.
NMSU – P. J. Johnson III 38-yard pass from Logan Fife (Ryan Hawk kick), 1:52. Bulldogs 24–14. Drive: 4 plays, 98 yards, 1:57.
LT – John Hoyet Chance 27-yard field goal, 0:17. Bulldogs 27–14. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 1:30.

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

LT – Jacob Bradford 20-yard fumble return (Drew Henderson kick), 12:24. Bulldogs 34–14.
LT – Blake Baker 1-yard run (Blake Baker pass to Clay Thevenin), 9:34. Bulldogs 42–14. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:06.
LT – Omiri Wiggins 17-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 9:06. Bulldogs 49–14. Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:07.

More information Statistics, NMSU ...

Statistics	NMSU	LT
First downs	12	28
Total yards	309	575
Rushing yards	28	354
Passing yards	281	221
Turnovers	3	1
Time of possession	24:30	35:30

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
New Mexico State	Passing	Logan Fife	17/33, 281 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Kadarius Calloway	7 rushes, 11 yards
	Receiving	P. J. Johnson III	7 receptions, 157 yards, TD
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Blake Baker	8/16, 182 yards, TD
	Rushing	Blake Baker	15 rushes, 103 yards, TD
	Receiving	David Pierro	3 receptions, 64 yards

Southern Miss

Game Four – Southern Miss Golden Eagles (2–1) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2–1) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Eagles	10	0	3	7	20
Bulldogs	17	13	0	0	30

at Joe Aillet Stadium • Ruston, Louisiana

Date: September 20
Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 87 °F (31 °C)
Game attendance: 17,108
Referee: Tedd Pitts
TV announcers (ESPN+): Malcolm Butler (play-by-play), Luke McCown (analyst) and Madison Kaufman (sideline)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter LT – Blake Baker 1-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 13:43. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 74 yards, 0:34. USM – Kyirin Heath 30-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Reed Harradine kick), 12:15. Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:28. LT – Drew Henderson 24-yard field goal, 8:10. Bulldogs 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:05. USM – Reed Harradine 38-yard field goal, 3:29. Tied 10–10. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:41. LT – Omiri Wiggins 3-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 0:46. Bulldogs 17–10. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:43. Second quarter LT – Kolbe Fields 48-yard interception return (kick failed), 14:01. Bulldogs 23–10. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:45. LT – Clay Thevenin 1-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 0:23. Bulldogs 30–10. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:05. Third quarter USM – Reed Harradine 30-yard field goal, 0:58. Bulldogs 30–13. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:58. Fourth quarter USM – Davis Dalton 34-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Reed Harradine kick), 0:22. Bulldogs 30–20. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:28.

Game information

First quarter

LT – Blake Baker 1-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 13:43. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 74 yards, 0:34.
USM – Kyirin Heath 30-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Reed Harradine kick), 12:15. Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:28.
LT – Drew Henderson 24-yard field goal, 8:10. Bulldogs 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:05.
USM – Reed Harradine 38-yard field goal, 3:29. Tied 10–10. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:41.
LT – Omiri Wiggins 3-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 0:46. Bulldogs 17–10. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:43.

Second quarter

LT – Kolbe Fields 48-yard interception return (kick failed), 14:01. Bulldogs 23–10. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:45.
LT – Clay Thevenin 1-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 0:23. Bulldogs 30–10. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:05.

Third quarter

USM – Reed Harradine 30-yard field goal, 0:58. Bulldogs 30–13. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:58.

Fourth quarter

USM – Davis Dalton 34-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Reed Harradine kick), 0:22. Bulldogs 30–20. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:28.

More information Statistics, USM ...

Statistics	USM	LT
First downs	29	14
Total yards	514	339
Rushing yards	122	101
Passing yards	392	238
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	32:36	27:24

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Southern Miss	Passing	Braylon Braxton	28/47, 392 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Robert Briggs	9 rushes, 47 yards
	Receiving	Carl Chester	4 receptions, 118 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Blake Baker	15/21, 239 yards
	Rushing	Omiri Wiggins	12 rushes, 49 yards, TD
	Receiving	Eli Finley	6 receptions, 155 yards

At UTEP

Game Five – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3–1) at UTEP Miners (1–3) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	0	3	20	30
Miners	0	0	0	11	11

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, Texas

Date: September 27
Game time: 8:00 p.m. CDT / 7:00 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
Game attendance: 13,013
Referee: Rory Bernard
TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Morgan (play-by-play) and Ed Stansbury (analyst)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter LT – Marques Singleton Jr. 5-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 6:14. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:24. Second quarter No scoring plays Third quarter LT – Drew Henderson 37-yard field goal, 5:47. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:49. Fourth quarter UTEP – Tanner Cragun 38-yard field goal, 14:55. Bulldogs 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 54 yards, 5:52. LT – Jakari Foster 67-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 10:22. Bulldogs 17–3. Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:08. LT – Clay Thevenin 4-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 4:58. Bulldogs 24–3. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:26. UTEP – Wondame Davis Jr. 35-yard pass from Skyler Locklear (Josh Schuchts pass), 9:34. Bulldogs 24–11. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:06. LT – Alonzo Jackson Jr. 23-yard interception return (kick failed), 1:44. Bulldogs 30–11. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:09.

Game information

First quarter

LT – Marques Singleton Jr. 5-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 6:14. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:24.

Second quarter

No scoring plays

Third quarter

LT – Drew Henderson 37-yard field goal, 5:47. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:49.

Fourth quarter

UTEP – Tanner Cragun 38-yard field goal, 14:55. Bulldogs 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 54 yards, 5:52.
LT – Jakari Foster 67-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 10:22. Bulldogs 17–3. Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:08.
LT – Clay Thevenin 4-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 4:58. Bulldogs 24–3. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:26.
UTEP – Wondame Davis Jr. 35-yard pass from Skyler Locklear (Josh Schuchts pass), 9:34. Bulldogs 24–11. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:06.
LT – Alonzo Jackson Jr. 23-yard interception return (kick failed), 1:44. Bulldogs 30–11. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:09.

More information Statistics, LT ...

Statistics	LT	UTEP
First downs	16	15
Total yards	232	272
Rushing yards	95	126
Passing yards	137	147
Turnovers	4	5
Time of possession	32:15	27:45

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Blake Baker	18/26, 137 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Clay Thevenin	19 carries, 68 yards, TD
	Receiving	Marlion Jackson	3 receptions, 44 yards
UTEP	Passing	Skyler Locklear	4/6, 74 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Ashten Emory	11 carries, 50 yards
	Receiving	Wondame Davis Jr.	2 receptions, 58 yards, TD

At Kennesaw State

Game Six – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4–1) at Kennesaw State Owls (3–2) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	0	0	0	7
Owls	0	14	7	14	35

at Fifth Third Stadium • Kennesaw, Georgia

Date: October 9
Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT / 7:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
Game attendance: 9,585
Referee: Garrett Dickerson
TV announcers (ESPNU): Jorge Sedano (play-by-play) and Rodney McLeod (analyst)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter LT – Omiri Wiggins 1-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 7:12. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 4:59. Second quarter KSU – Clayton Coppock 6-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 8:03. Tied 7–7. Drive: 15 plays, 92 yards, 6:42. KSU – Gabriel Benyard 9-yard run (Britton Williams kick), 6:15. Owls 14–7. Drive: 1 play, 9 yards, 0:05. Third quarter KSU – Jordan Jackson 29-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 9:19. Owls 21–7. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:25. Fourth quarter KSU – Lyndon Ravare 7-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 13:32. Owls 28–7. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:37. KSU – Coleman Bennett 50-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 4:45. Owls 35–7. Drive: 11 plays, 87 yards, 7:05.

Game information

First quarter

LT – Omiri Wiggins 1-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 7:12. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 4:59.

Second quarter

KSU – Clayton Coppock 6-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 8:03. Tied 7–7. Drive: 15 plays, 92 yards, 6:42.
KSU – Gabriel Benyard 9-yard run (Britton Williams kick), 6:15. Owls 14–7. Drive: 1 play, 9 yards, 0:05.

Third quarter

KSU – Jordan Jackson 29-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 9:19. Owls 21–7. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:25.

Fourth quarter

KSU – Lyndon Ravare 7-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 13:32. Owls 28–7. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:37.
KSU – Coleman Bennett 50-yard pass from Dexter Williams II (Britton Williams kick), 4:45. Owls 35–7. Drive: 11 plays, 87 yards, 7:05.

More information Statistics, LT ...

Statistics	LT	KENN
First downs	21	22
Total yards	305	400
Rushing yards	136	110
Passing yards	169	290
Turnovers	2	0
Time of possession	29:09	30:51

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Evan Bullock	11/21, 112 yards, INT
	Rushing	Omiri Wiggins	14 carries, 67 yards, TD
	Receiving	Marlion Jackson	3 receptions, 49 yards
Kennesaw State	Passing	Dexter Williams II	27/36, 290 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Coleman Bennett	17 carries, 73 yards
	Receiving	Christian Moss	4 receptions, 66 yards

Western Kentucky

Game Seven – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5–2) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Hilltoppers	10	10	0	0	8	28
Bulldogs	7	0	7	6	7	27

at Joe Aillet Stadium • Ruston, Louisiana

Date: October 21
Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 69 °F (21 °C)
Game attendance: 10,928
Referee: Reed Brotherton
TV announcers (CBSSN): Jack Gordon (play-by-play) and Taylor McHargue (analyst)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter (10:26) WKU – John Cannon 47-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:34; Western Kentucky 3–0) (6:46) LT – Tre Averhart 6-yard pass from Blake Baker, John Hoyet Chance kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:40; Louisiana Tech 7–3) (1:09) WKU – La'Vell Wright 15-yard pass from Rodney Tisdale Jr., John Cannon kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:37; Western Kentucky 10–7) Second quarter (10:41) WKU – George Hart III 1-yard run, John Cannon kick (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 2:02; Western Kentucky 17–7) (2:28) WKU – Jack Cassidy 53-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 3:44; Western Kentucky 20–7) Third quarter (14:45) LT – Devin Gandy 85-yard kickoff return, John Hoyet Chance kick (Western Kentucky 20–14) Fourth quarter (14:49) LT – John Hoyet Chance 24-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 4:36; Western Kentucky 20–17) (6:20) LT – John Hoyet Chance 24-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 1:23; Tied 20–20) Overtime LT – Andrew Burnette 2-yard run, John Hoyet Chance kick (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Louisiana Tech 27–20) WKU – George Hart III 4-yard run, Moussa Barry pass (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Western Kentucky 28–27)

Game information

First quarter

(10:26) WKU – John Cannon 47-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:34; Western Kentucky 3–0)
(6:46) LT – Tre Averhart 6-yard pass from Blake Baker, John Hoyet Chance kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:40; Louisiana Tech 7–3)
(1:09) WKU – La'Vell Wright 15-yard pass from Rodney Tisdale Jr., John Cannon kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:37; Western Kentucky 10–7)

Second quarter

(10:41) WKU – George Hart III 1-yard run, John Cannon kick (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 2:02; Western Kentucky 17–7)
(2:28) WKU – Jack Cassidy 53-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 3:44; Western Kentucky 20–7)

Third quarter

(14:45) LT – Devin Gandy 85-yard kickoff return, John Hoyet Chance kick (Western Kentucky 20–14)

Fourth quarter

(14:49) LT – John Hoyet Chance 24-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 4:36; Western Kentucky 20–17)
(6:20) LT – John Hoyet Chance 24-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 1:23; Tied 20–20)

Overtime

LT – Andrew Burnette 2-yard run, John Hoyet Chance kick (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Louisiana Tech 27–20)
WKU – George Hart III 4-yard run, Moussa Barry pass (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Western Kentucky 28–27)

More information Statistics, WKU ...

Statistics	WKU	LT
First downs	21	24
Total yards	340	449
Rushing yards	113	109
Passing yards	227	340
Turnovers	1	1
Time of possession	31:20	28:40

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Western Kentucky	Passing	Rodney Tisdale Jr.	21/34, 227 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Rodney Tisdale Jr.	12 carries, 73 yards
	Receiving	K. D. Hutchinson	6 receptions, 77 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Blake Baker	31/45, 340 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Blake Baker	10 carries, 49 yards
	Receiving	Marlion Jackson	6 receptions, 103 yards

Sam Houston

Game Eight – Sam Houston Bearkats (0–7) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4–3) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bearkats	0	14	0	0	14
Bulldogs	14	13	14	14	55

at Joe Aillet Stadium • Ruston, Louisiana

Date: October 31
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 64 °F (18 °C)
Game attendance: 17,841
Referee: Rory Bernard
TV announcers (CBSSN): Jack Gordon (play-by-play) and Ben DiNucci (analyst)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter LT – Devin Gandy 36-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 11:48. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:04. LT – Clay Thevenin 6-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 6:33. Bulldogs 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:10. Second quarter LT – Clay Thevenin 50-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 13:39. Bulldogs 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:14. LT – Blake Baker 1-yard run (kick failed), 6:44. Bulldogs 27–0. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 4:15. Third quarter SHSU – Elijah Green 28-yard run (Christian Pavon kick), 9:23. Bulldogs 27–7. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:17. LT – Omiri Wiggins 16-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 5:53. Bulldogs 34–7. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:25. LT – Clay Thevenin 25-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 3:25. Bulldogs 41–7. Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 0:59. SHSU – Elijah Green 80-yard run (Christian Pavon kick), 3:13. Bulldogs 41–14. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:12. Fourth quarter LT – Jacob Fields 85-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 11:13. Bulldogs 48–14. LT – Andrew Burnette 66-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 5:08. Bulldogs 55–14. Drive: 1 play, 66 yards, 0:13.

Game information

First quarter

LT – Devin Gandy 36-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 11:48. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:04.
LT – Clay Thevenin 6-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 6:33. Bulldogs 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:10.

Second quarter

LT – Clay Thevenin 50-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 13:39. Bulldogs 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:14.
LT – Blake Baker 1-yard run (kick failed), 6:44. Bulldogs 27–0. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 4:15.

Third quarter

SHSU – Elijah Green 28-yard run (Christian Pavon kick), 9:23. Bulldogs 27–7. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:17.
LT – Omiri Wiggins 16-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 5:53. Bulldogs 34–7. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:25.
LT – Clay Thevenin 25-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 3:25. Bulldogs 41–7. Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 0:59.
SHSU – Elijah Green 80-yard run (Christian Pavon kick), 3:13. Bulldogs 41–14. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:12.

Fourth quarter

LT – Jacob Fields 85-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 11:13. Bulldogs 48–14.
LT – Andrew Burnette 66-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 5:08. Bulldogs 55–14. Drive: 1 play, 66 yards, 0:13.

More information Statistics, SHSU ...

Statistics	SHSU	LT
First downs	20	29
Total yards	502	646
Rushing yards	296	425
Passing yards	206	221
Turnovers	1	2
Time of possession	31:08	28:52

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Sam Houston	Passing	Hunter Watson	14/33, 193 yards, INT
	Rushing	Elijah Green	10 rushes, 191 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Chris Reed	6 receptions, 79 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Blake Baker	17/21, 221 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Clay Thevenin	11 rushes, 143 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Devin Gandy	2 receptions, 78 yards, TD

At Delaware

Game Nine – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5–3) at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (4–4) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	0	0	17	24
Fightin' Blue Hens	3	6	7	9	25

at Delaware Stadium • Newark, Delaware

Date: November 8
Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST / 3:00 p.m. EST
Game weather: Sunny, 66 °F (19 °C)
Game attendance: 17,912
Referee: Rodney Burnette
TV announcers (ESPN+): Scott Klatzkin (play-by-play) and Pat Devlin (analyst)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter DEL – Nate Reed 28-yard field goal, 2:59. Fightin' Blue Hens 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:48. LT – Clay Thevenin 37-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 0:06. Bulldogs 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:53. Second quarter DEL – Nate Reed 41-yard field goal, 11:05. Bulldogs 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 4:01. DEL – Nate Reed 27-yard field goal, 0:07. Fightin' Blue Hens 9–7. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 1:48. Third quarter DEL – Kyre Duplessis 14-yard pass from Nick Minicucci (Nate Reed kick), 2:44. Fightin' Blue Hens 16–7. Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 4:19. Fourth quarter LT – Drew Henderson 22-yard field goal, 9:09. Fightin' Blue Hens 16–10. Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 8:35. LT – Clay Thevenin 13-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 3:09. Bulldogs 17–16. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:32. LT – Jacob Fields 38-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 2:23. Bulldogs 24–16. DEL – Elijah Sessoms 3-yard pass from Nick Minicucci (pass failed), 0:34. Bulldogs 24–22. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:49. DEL – Nate Reed 51-yard field goal, 0:12. Fightin' Blue Hens 25–24. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:21.

Game information

First quarter

DEL – Nate Reed 28-yard field goal, 2:59. Fightin' Blue Hens 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:48.
LT – Clay Thevenin 37-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 0:06. Bulldogs 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.

Second quarter

DEL – Nate Reed 41-yard field goal, 11:05. Bulldogs 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 4:01.
DEL – Nate Reed 27-yard field goal, 0:07. Fightin' Blue Hens 9–7. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 1:48.

Third quarter

DEL – Kyre Duplessis 14-yard pass from Nick Minicucci (Nate Reed kick), 2:44. Fightin' Blue Hens 16–7. Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 4:19.

Fourth quarter

LT – Drew Henderson 22-yard field goal, 9:09. Fightin' Blue Hens 16–10. Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 8:35.
LT – Clay Thevenin 13-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 3:09. Bulldogs 17–16. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:32.
LT – Jacob Fields 38-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 2:23. Bulldogs 24–16.
DEL – Elijah Sessoms 3-yard pass from Nick Minicucci (pass failed), 0:34. Bulldogs 24–22. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:49.
DEL – Nate Reed 51-yard field goal, 0:12. Fightin' Blue Hens 25–24. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:21.

More information Statistics, LT ...

Statistics	LT	DEL
First downs	22	21
Total yards	333	399
Rushing yards	131	95
Passing yards	202	304
Turnovers	1	2
Time of possession	30:03	29:57

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Evan Bullock	11/15, 95 yards, INT
	Rushing	Clay Thevenin	10 rushes, 64 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Jalem Mickens	4 receptions, 42 yards
Delaware	Passing	Nick Minicucci	26/52, 304 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Nick Minicucci	9 rushes, 55 yards
	Receiving	Sean Wilson	5 receptions, 107 yards

Washington State

Game Ten – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5–4) at Washington State Cougars (4–5) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	0	3	0	0	3
Cougars	7	7	0	14	28

at Martin Stadium • Pullman, Washington

Date: November 15
Game time: 9:00 p.m. CST / 7:00 p.m. PST
Game weather: Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)
Game attendance: 21,186
Referee: John Love
TV announcers (The CW): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Ryan Leaf (analyst) and Nigel Burton (sideline)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter WSU – Joshua Meredith 23-yard pass from Zevi Eckhaus (Jack Stevens kick), 8:51. Cougars 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 3:36. Second quarter WSU – Zevi Eckhaus 7-yard run (Jack Stevens kick), 12:11. Cougars 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:27. LT – Drew Henderson 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Cougars 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 1:32. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter WSU – Zevi Eckhaus 1-yard run (Jack Stevens kick), 13:30. Cougars 21–3. Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 8:19. WSU – Kirby Vorhees 19-yard run (Jack Stevens kick), 1:12. Cougars 28–3. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 7:34.

Game information

First quarter

WSU – Joshua Meredith 23-yard pass from Zevi Eckhaus (Jack Stevens kick), 8:51. Cougars 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 3:36.

Second quarter

WSU – Zevi Eckhaus 7-yard run (Jack Stevens kick), 12:11. Cougars 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:27.
LT – Drew Henderson 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Cougars 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 1:32.

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

WSU – Zevi Eckhaus 1-yard run (Jack Stevens kick), 13:30. Cougars 21–3. Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 8:19.
WSU – Kirby Vorhees 19-yard run (Jack Stevens kick), 1:12. Cougars 28–3. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 7:34.

More information Statistics, LT ...

Statistics	LT	WSU
First downs	11	19
Total yards	167	303
Rushing yards	107	157
Passing yards	60	146
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	24:57	35:03

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Evan Bullock	4/10, 36 yards
	Rushing	Andrew Burnette	5 rushes, 39 yards
	Receiving	Eli Finley	3 receptions, 21 yards
Washington State	Passing	Zevi Eckhaus	17/25, 146 yards, TD
	Rushing	Kirby Vorhees	16 rushes, 76 yards, TD
	Receiving	Joshua Meredith	5 receptions, 70 yards, TD

Liberty

Game Eleven – Liberty Flames (4–6) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5–5) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Flames	3	10	15	0	0	28
Bulldogs	7	0	7	14	6	34

at Joe Aillet Stadium • Ruston, Louisiana

Date: November 22
Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Sunny, 74 °F (23 °C)
Game attendance: 10,107
Referee: Rory Bernard
TV announcers (ESPN+): Malcolm Butler (play-by-play) and Luke McCown (analyst)
Box score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter LT – Andrew Burnette 8-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 8:23. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:37. LU – Jay Billingsley 33-yard field goal, 2:22. Bulldogs 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 6:01. Second quarter LU – Jay Billingsley 23-yard field goal, 11:12. Bulldogs 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:53. LU – Evan Dickens 2-yard run (Jay Billingsley kick), 9:00. Flames 13–7. Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 1:12. Third quarter LU – Evan Dickens 2-yard run (Jay Billingsley kick), 13:10. Flames 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:50. LU – Jacob Jenkins 6-yard pass from Ethan Vasko (Ethan Vasko run), 7:39. Flames 28–7. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 4:07. LT – Trey Kukuk 31-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 4:14. Flames 28–14. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:25. Fourth quarter LT – Andrew Burnette 3-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 10:24. Flames 28–21. Drive: 19 plays, 96 yards, 8:17. LT – Trey Kukuk 29-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 7:05. Tied 28–28. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:05. Overtime LT – Andrew Burnette 25-yard run. Bulldogs 34–28. Drive: 1 play, 25 yards.

Game information

First quarter

LT – Andrew Burnette 8-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 8:23. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:37.
LU – Jay Billingsley 33-yard field goal, 2:22. Bulldogs 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 6:01.

Second quarter

LU – Jay Billingsley 23-yard field goal, 11:12. Bulldogs 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:53.
LU – Evan Dickens 2-yard run (Jay Billingsley kick), 9:00. Flames 13–7. Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 1:12.

Third quarter

LU – Evan Dickens 2-yard run (Jay Billingsley kick), 13:10. Flames 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:50.
LU – Jacob Jenkins 6-yard pass from Ethan Vasko (Ethan Vasko run), 7:39. Flames 28–7. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 4:07.
LT – Trey Kukuk 31-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 4:14. Flames 28–14. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:25.

Fourth quarter

LT – Andrew Burnette 3-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 10:24. Flames 28–21. Drive: 19 plays, 96 yards, 8:17.
LT – Trey Kukuk 29-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 7:05. Tied 28–28. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:05.

Overtime

LT – Andrew Burnette 25-yard run. Bulldogs 34–28. Drive: 1 play, 25 yards.

More information Statistics, LU ...

Statistics	LU	LT
First downs	23	26
Total yards	424	437
Rushing yards	283	319
Passing yards	141	118
Turnovers	4	1
Time of possession	27:15	32:45

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Liberty	Passing	Ethan Vasko	8/21, 141 yards, TD, 4 INT
	Rushing	Evan Dickens	30 rushes, 228 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Caleb Ryan	2 receptions, 72 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Trey Kukuk	13/20, 118 yards
	Rushing	Trey Kukuk	19 rushes, 143 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Eli Finley	5 receptions, 58 yards

At Missouri State

Game Twelve – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6–5) at Missouri State Bears (7–4) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	7	7	21	42
Bears	0	10	7	13	30

at Robert W. Plaster Stadium • Springfield, Missouri

Date: November 29
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Rain, 45 °F (7 °C)
Game attendance: 7,656
Referee: Ron Hudson
TV announcers (ESPN+): Don West, Tom Mast, and Cierra Clark
Box score, Recap

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Game information

First quarter

LT – Andrew Burnette 98-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 10:43. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 98 yards, 0:15.

Second quarter

LT – Andrew Burnette 1-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 13:54. Bulldogs 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 5:33.
MOST – Yousef Obeid 42-yard field goal, 6:36. Bulldogs 14–3. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 7:09.
MOST – Jmariyae Robinson 23-yard pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid kick), 1:09. Bulldogs 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 1:16.

Third quarter

LT – Trey Kukuk 2-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 8:18. Bulldogs 21–10. Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 2:30.
MOST – Shomari Lawrence 56-yard run (Yousef Obeid kick), 7:25. Bulldogs 21–17. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:53.

Fourth quarter

LT – Trey Kukuk 2-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 14:12. Bulldogs 28–17. Drive: 16 plays, 78 yards, 8:09.
MOST – Jeron Askren 75-yard pass from Jacob Clark (run failed), 9:30. Bulldogs 28–23. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11.
LT – Devin Gandy 93-yard kickoff return (Kaegan Kent kick), 9:15. Bulldogs 35–23.
MOST – Ramone Green Jr. 12-yard run (Yousef Obeid kick), 6:44. Bulldogs 35–30. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:31.
LT – Trey Kukuk 58-yard run (Kaegan Kent kick), 3:44. Bulldogs 42–30. Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 2:55.

More information Statistics, LT ...

Statistics	LT	MOST
First downs	20	21
Total yards	475	416
Rushing yards	388	122
Passing yards	87	294
Turnovers	0	1
Time of possession	33:50	26:10

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Trey Kukuk	8/13, 97 yards
	Rushing	Trey Kukuk	16 rushes, 172 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Clay Thevenin	4 receptions, 60 yards
Missouri State	Passing	Jacob Clark	17/31, 294 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Shomari Lawrence	13 rushes, 84 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jeron Askren	1 reception, 75 yards, TD

Vs. Coastal Carolina (Independence Bowl)

2025 Independence Bowl
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6–6) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7–5) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Chanticleers	7	7	0	0	14
Bulldogs	0	3	3	17	23

at Independence Stadium • Shreveport, Louisiana

Date: December 30
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Sunny, 44 °F (7 °C)
Game attendance: 30,298
Referee: Patrick Foy
TV announcers (ESPN): Clay Matvick, Chase Daniel, and Harry Lyles Jr.

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Game information

First quarter

CCU – Dominic Knicely 20-yard pass from Tad Hudson (Kian Afrookhteh kick), 1:12. Chanticleers 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:26.

Second quarter

LT – Kaegan Kent 42-yard field goal, 2:49. Chanticleers 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:26.
CCU – Roddy Washington 16-yard pass from Tad Hudson (Kian Afrookhteh kick), 1:16. Chanticleers 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:33.

Third quarter

LT – John Hoyet Chance 51-yard field goal, 11:45. Chanticleers 14–6. Drive: 4 plays, -1 yards, 2:10.

Fourth quarter

LT – Marlion Jackson 52-yard pass from Trey Kukuk (pass failed), 11:45. Chanticleers 14–12. Drive: 1 play, 52 yards, 0:11.
LT – Andrew Burnette 1-yard run (Trey Kukuk pass to Andrew Burnette), 8:09. Bulldogs 20–14. Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 1:23.
LT – Kaegan Kent 35-yard field goal, 0:56. Bulldogs 23–14. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:56.

More information Statistics, CCU ...

Statistics	CCU	LT
First downs	19	12
Total yards	356	295
Rushing yards	45	181
Passing yards	311	114
Turnovers	3	4
Time of possession	28:08	31:52

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Coastal Carolina	Passing	Tad Hudson	25/49, 311 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Jevon Edwards	9 rushes, 36 yards
	Receiving	Bryson Graves	6 receptions, 99 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Trey Kukuk	9/19, 114 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Trey Kukuk	19 rushes, 121 yards
	Receiving	Marlion Jackson	3 receptions, 87 yards, TD

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Southeastern Louisiana (FCS)

At No. 3 LSU

New Mexico State

Southern Miss

At UTEP

At Kennesaw State

Western Kentucky

Sam Houston

At Delaware

Washington State

Liberty

At Missouri State

Vs. Coastal Carolina (Independence Bowl)

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