American college football season
The 2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana , and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C-USA). They were led by eighth-year head coach Skip Holtz .
Preseason
Recruiting class
Reference :[1]
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
40‡
Commit date
Luke Anthony Quarterback
Dallas, TX
All Saints' EpiscopalAbilene Christian
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
–
Feb 5, 2020
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Ben Bell Defensive Line
Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
242 lb (110 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Dontrell Cobbs Defensive Line
West Monroe, LA
West Monroe HS
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
309 lb (140 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Joren Dickey Linebacker
Albuquerque, NM
Volcano Vista HS Trinity Valley CC
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
217 lb (98 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Harlan Dixon Running Back
Slidell, LA
Slidell HS
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Kershawn Fisher Linebacker
Slidell, LA
Northshore HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
222 lb (101 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Michael Gause Offensive Line
Byhalia, MS
Byhalia HSHinds CC
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
285 lb (129 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Jerren Gilbert Offensive Line
Lake Charles, LA
Sam Houston HS
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
276 lb (125 kg)
–
Feb 5, 2020
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Tyler Grubbs Linebacker
New Orleans, LA
Holy Cross HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Xavier Guy Offensive Line
West Monroe, LA
Carroll HS Tyler JC
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
280 lb (130 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Bert Hale Offensive Line
Epps, LA
Oak Grove HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
329 lb (149 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Cleveland "Tre" Harris Wide Receiver
Lafayette, LA
Ovey Comeaux HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
193 lb (88 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Jack McKenzie Offensive Line
McComb, MS
Parklane Academy
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
330 lb (150 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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J. D. Head Quarterback
Pearland, TX
Pearland HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Jemaurian Jones Defensive Back
Bogue Chitto, MS
Brookhaven HSCopiah–Lincoln CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
181 lb (82 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Jamison Kelly Defensive Back
Columbia, MS
Columbia HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
192 lb (87 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Ralpheal "Taz" Marshall Defensive Back
Pearland, TX
Pearland HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
–
Feb 5, 2020
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Joseph Mason Linebacker
Shreveport, LA
Green Oaks HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
221 lb (100 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Damon McFarland Defensive Back
New Orleans, LA
St. Augustine HS
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
179 lb (81 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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CJ McWilliams Wide Receiver
Haughton, LA
Haughton HS
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
172 lb (78 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Keveion'ta Spears Defensive Line
Baton Rouge, LA
McKinley HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
221 lb (100 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Dallas Taylor–Cortez Defensive Back
West Hills, CA
Chaminade HS Iowa Western CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
–
Feb 5, 2020
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Dakota White Offensive Line
Katy, TX
Katy HS
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
290 lb (130 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Cedric Woods Cornerback
Monroe, LA
Carroll HS
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
162 lb (73 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2019
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Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
Award
Player
Position
Year
C-USA coaches poll
The C-USA coaches poll will be released in July 2020
Offense
1st team
2nd team
Defense
1st team
2nd team
C-USA Preseason All-Conference teams
Offense
1st team
2nd team
Defense
1st team
2nd team
Roster
Schedule
Louisiana Tech announced its 2020 football schedule on January 8, 2020.[2] The 2020 schedule consists of 5 home and 7 away games in the regular season.
The Bulldogs had games scheduled against Prairie View A&M , UNLV , and Vanderbilt , which were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[3] [4] [5] On July 22, Louisiana Tech announced it had added a game against Houston Baptist as a replacement for Prairie View A&M.[6]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 19 6:30 p.m. at Southern Miss ESPN2 W 31–307,140
September 26 6:00 p.m. Houston Baptist * ESPN3 W 66–387,140
8:00 p.m. No. 22 BYU * ESPN2 L 14–450
October 10 6:30 p.m. UTEP Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA ESPN2 W 21–177,140
October 17 5:00 p.m. Marshall Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA CBSSN L 17–357,140
October 24 7:00 p.m. at UTSA ESPNU L 26–276,114
October 31 2:30 p.m. UAB Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA Stadium W 37–34 2OT 7,140
December 3 6:00 p.m. at North Texas CBSSN W 42–316,085
December 12 6:00 p.m. at TCU * FS1 L 10–5210,472
December 23 2:30 p.m. vs. Georgia Southern * ESPN L 3–383,000
Source: [7]
Game summaries
At Southern Miss
Louisiana Tech at Southern Mississippi
1
2 3 4 Total
• Bulldogs
7
3 14 7
31
Golden Eagles
0
13 14 3
30
Pregame line
Over/under
USM −7
59[8]
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
Southern Miss
First downs
26
20
Total yards
381
377
Rushing yards
163
137
Passing yards
218
240
Turnovers
1
1
Time of possession
27:52
27:02
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
13/21, 149 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing
Justin Henderson
18 carries, 69 yards
Receiving
Adrian Hardy
5 receptions, 79 yards, 1 TD
Southern Miss
Passing
Jack Abraham
23/31, 240 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Don Ragsdale
11 carries, 56 yards
Receiving
Tim Jones
8 receptions, 160 yards, 2 TDs
Houston Baptist
Houston Baptist at Louisiana Tech
1
2 3 4 Total
Huskies
14
3 7 14
38
• Bulldogs
17
21 14 14
66
Date: September 26, 2020Location: Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA Game start: 6:05 p.m. CDT Elapsed time: 3 hours and 34 minutesGame attendance: 7,140Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 0 MPH Referee: Ken AnteeTV announcers (ESPN3 ): Lyn Rollins (play–by–play) and Chris Mycoskie (analyst)
Pregame line
Over/under
LT −23.5
71[9]
Statistics
Houston Baptist
Louisiana Tech
First downs
26
32
Total yards
501
542
Rushing yards
95
182
Passing yards
406
360
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
29:37
30:23
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Houston Baptist
Passing
Bailey Zappe
37/58, 406 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Ean Beek
6 carries, 35 yards
Receiving
Jerreth Sterns
14 receptions, 138 yards, 3 TDs
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
17/30, 314 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Justin Henderson
11 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Wayne Toussant
3 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TDs
At BYU
Louisiana Tech at Brigham Young
1
2 3 4 Total
Bulldogs
7
0 0 7
14
• No. 22 Cougars
7
21 10 7
45
Pregame line
Over/under
BYU −24
61.5[10]
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
BYU
First downs
18
26
Total yards
313
513
Rushing yards
74
188
Passing yards
239
325
Turnovers
2
0
Time of possession
30:12
29:48
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
18/27, 191 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Justin Henderson
13 carries, 29 yards
Receiving
Smoke Harris
3 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TDs
BYU
Passing
Zach Wilson
24/26, 325 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing
Tyler Allgeier
10 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Gunner Romney
7 receptions, 101 yards, 1 TD
UTEP
Texas–El Paso at Louisiana Tech
1
2 3 4 Total
Miners
0
7 3 7
17
• Bulldogs
7
7 0 7
21
Date: October 10, 2020Location: Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA Game start: 6:35 p.m. CDT Elapsed time: 3 hours and 48 minutesGame attendance: 7,140Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: N 5 MPH Referee: Joe LehringTV announcers (ESPN2 ): Dave O'Brien (play–by–play), Mike Golic (analyst) and Ian Fitzsimmons (sideline reporter)
Pregame line
Over/under
LT −14.5
55.5[11]
Statistics
UTEP
Louisiana Tech
First downs
14
16
Total yards
266
210
Rushing yards
60
91
Passing yards
206
119
Turnovers
2
0
Time of possession
26:58
33:02
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
UTEP
Passing
Gavin Hardison
18/38, 206 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Deion Hankins
15 carries, 35 yards
Receiving
Jacob Cowing
7 receptions, 63 yards
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
11/20, 85 yards
Rushing
Justin Henderson
15 carries, 54 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Adrian Hardy
4 receptions, 58 yards
Marshall
Marshall at Louisiana Tech
1
2 3 4 Total
• Thundering Herd
7
7 14 7
35
Bulldogs
0
3 7 7
17
Pregame line
Over/under
MARSH −12
48[12]
Statistics
Marshall
Louisiana Tech
First downs
25
17
Total yards
402
267
Rushing yards
175
7
Passing yards
227
260
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
35:31
24:29
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Marshall
Passing
Grant Wells
19/24, 227 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Brenden Knox
32 carries, 125 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving
Artie Henry
3 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
18/25, 180 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Israel Tucker
4 carries, 20 yards
Receiving
Adrian Hardy
9 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD
At UTSA
Louisiana Tech at Texas–San Antonio
1
2 3 4 Total
Bulldogs
3
16 7 0
26
• Roadrunners
3
3 7 14
27
Date: October 24, 2020Location: Alamodome San Antonio, TX Game start: 7:04 p.m. CDT Elapsed time: 3 hours and 37 minutesGame attendance: 6,114Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C) • Weather: N/A (Indoors)Referee: Ken AnteeTV announcers (ESPNU ): Mike Couzens (play–by–play) and Jay Walker (analyst)
Pregame line
Over/under
LT –2.5
53.5[13]
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
UTSA
First downs
15
25
Total yards
247
385
Rushing yards
78
188
Passing yards
169
197
Turnovers
2
2
Time of possession
27:39
32:21
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
22/33, 148 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Israel Tucker
19 carries, 70 yards
Receiving
Cee Jay Powell
8 receptions, 54 yards
UTSA
Passing
Frank Harris
18/33, 189 yards, 2 INTs
Rushing
Sincere McCormick
37 carries, 165 yards, 3 TDs
Receiving
Tykee Ogle-Kellogg
4 receptions, 96 yards
UAB
Alabama–Birmingham at Louisiana Tech
1
2 3 4 OT Total
Blazers
0
14 17 0 3
34
• Bulldogs
3
14 0 14 6
37
Date: October 31, 2020Location: Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA Game start: 2:36 p.m. CDT Elapsed time: 4 hours and 6 minutesGame attendance: 7,140Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: S 5 MPH Referee: Rodney BurnetteTV announcers (Stadium ): Chris Hassel (play–by–play) and Max Browne (analyst)
Pregame line
Over/under
UAB –13
47.5[14]
Statistics
UAB
Louisiana Tech
First downs
20
20
Total yards
485
381
Rushing yards
338
49
Passing yards
147
332
Turnovers
3
1
Time of possession
32:44
27:16
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
UAB
Passing
Tyler Johnston III
4/9, 81 yards
Rushing
Spencer Brown
29 carries, 140 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving
Austin Watkins Jr.
6 receptions, 95 yards
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Aaron Allen
18/26, 191 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing
Israel Tucker
17 carries, 54 yards
Receiving
Adrian Hardy
7 receptions, 101 yards, 2 TDs
At North Texas
Louisiana Tech at North Texas
1
2 3 4 Total
• Bulldogs
7
21 14 0
42
Mean Green
14
3 7 7
31
Date: December 3, 2020Location: Apogee Stadium Denton, TX Game start: 5:02 p.m. CST Elapsed time: 3 hours and 27 minutesGame attendance: 6,085Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: NNW 14 MPH Referee: Joe LehringTV announcers (CBS Sports Network ): Chris Hassel (play–by–play) and Sed Bonner (analyst)
Pregame line
Over/under
LT –11.5
74[15]
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
North Texas
First downs
24
19
Total yards
341
386
Rushing yards
183
155
Passing yards
158
231
Turnovers
1
1
Time of possession
36:19
23:41
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
13/20, 110 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Israel Tucker
37 carries, 161 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving
Smoke Harris
7 receptions, 40 yards, 1 TD
North Texas
Passing
Jason Bean
17/30, 231 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Nic Smith
16 carries, 96 yards
Receiving
Jaelon Darden
8 receptions, 135 yards, 3 TDs
At TCU
Louisiana Tech at Texas Christian
1
2 3 4 Total
Bulldogs
0
0 3 7
10
• Horned Frogs
10
21 14 7
52
Pregame line
Over/under
TCU –21.5
50[16]
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
TCU
First downs
15
15
Total yards
244
494
Rushing yards
52
333
Passing yards
192
161
Turnovers
3
1
Time of possession
34:17
25:43
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Luke Anthony
15/25, 161 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Israel Tucker
10 carries, 28 yards
Receiving
Isaiah Graham
3 receptions, 44 yards
TCU
Passing
Max Duggan
10/13, 160 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Kendre Miller
5 carries, 136 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving
Quentin Johnston
5 receptions, 133 yards, 1 TD
Vs. Georgia Southern (New Orleans Bowl)
Georgia Southern vs. Louisiana Tech
1
2 3 4 Total
• Eagles
7
14 7 10
38
Bulldogs
0
3 0 0
3
Pregame line
Over/under
GASO –4.5
51[17]
Statistics
Georgia Southern
Louisiana Tech
First downs
17
15
Total yards
448
232
Rushing yards
322
113
Passing yards
126
119
Turnovers
0
4
Time of possession
34:27
25:33
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia Southern
Passing
Shai Werts
7/12, 126 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Gerald Green
16 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Khaleb Hood
1 reception, 65 yards, 1 TD
Louisiana Tech
Passing
JD Head
9/14, 78 yards, 1 INT
Rushing
Israel Tucker
20 carries, 123 yards
Receiving
Isaiah Graham
3 receptions, 26 yards
Players drafted into the NFL
References
^ "Signing Day Roster (PDF)" (PDF) . LA Tech Athletics .
^ Diaz, Cory. "Dates for Louisiana Tech 2020 football schedule set" . News Star . Monroe News Star. Retrieved January 28, 2020 .
^ Visser, David (July 21, 2020). "SWAC Suspends Fall Football Season" . FBSchedules.com . Retrieved July 20, 2020 .
^ Talty, John. "SEC moves to conference-only 2020 schedule, pushes back start of season" . AL.com . Retrieved July 30, 2020 .
^ McMurphy, Brett. "Sources: Mountain West Cancels Fall Football Season" . WatchStadium.com . Retrieved August 11, 2020 .
^ Diaz, Cory (July 22, 2020). "Louisiana Tech adds Houston Baptist to 2020 football schedule" . thenewsstar.com . Retrieved July 22, 2020 .
^ "2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Schedule" . Louisiana Tech Athletic Department. Retrieved August 18, 2020 .
^ "LA Tech Bulldogs vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles" . Odds Shark . Retrieved September 25, 2020 .
^ "Houston Baptist Huskies vs LA Tech Bulldogs" . Odds Shark . Retrieved September 25, 2020 .
^ "LA Tech Bulldogs vs BYU Cougars" . Odds Shark . Retrieved October 5, 2020 .
^ "UTEP Miners vs LA Tech Bulldogs" . Odds Shark . Retrieved October 17, 2020 .
^ "Marshall Thundering Herd vs LA Tech Bulldogs" . Odds Shark . Retrieved October 19, 2020 .
^ "LA Tech Bulldogs vs UTSA Roadrunners" . Odds Shark . Retrieved December 30, 2020 .
^ "UAB Blazers vs LA Tech Bulldogs" . Odds Shark . Retrieved December 30, 2020 .
^ "Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs North Texas Mean Green Odds - Thurs, December 3, 2020" . www.odds.com . Retrieved December 31, 2020 .
^ "LA Tech Bulldogs vs TCU Horned Frogs" . Odds Shark . Retrieved December 31, 2020 .
^ "LA Tech Bulldogs vs Georgia Southern Eagles" . Odds Shark . Retrieved December 19, 2020 .
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