Defense powers Louisiana Tech to 24-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana
Louisiana Tech's defense scored an 80-yard fumble recovery touchdown and secured an interception, contributing to their 12th consecutive home season opener win since 1982.
- Louisiana Tech shut out Southeastern Louisiana 24-0 in the season opener on Saturday night at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, La.
- The Bulldogs' victory followed a strong defensive tradition highlighted by their 12th straight home season opener win, a streak dating back to 1982.
- Louisiana Tech’s defense dominated by forcing three turnovers, recording four sacks, and limiting Southeastern Louisiana to just 3.6 yards per play, while special teams contributed a highlight when Kam Franklin returned a fumble 80 yards for a score.
- Trey Kukuk, the Bulldogs' quarterback, threw for 130 yards on 14 completions out of 19 attempts, including a 17-yard touchdown pass to Omiri Wiggins. Meanwhile, running back Clay Thevenin carried the ball six times for 61 yards and scored a touchdown.
- The win improved Louisiana Tech’s record to 1-0 and continued their three-game overall winning streak, while the Bulldogs prepare to face LSU in Tiger Stadium on September 6.
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Defense powers Louisiana Tech to 24-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana
Kam Franklin had an 80-yard fumble recovery touchdown, defensive lineman Zion Nason recorded his first career interception, and defense led the way in Louisiana Tech’s season-opening 24-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana.
Third Quarter Surge Spoils SLU's Season Opener at Louisiana Tech - Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics
RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to break open a defensive struggle in a 24-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana University in the football season opener for both teams Saturday night in Joe Aillet Stadium.
Defense dominates as LA Tech shuts out SLU – Crescent City Sports
Louisiana Tech's defense stole the show in the season opener, pitching a shutout and powering the Bulldogs to a 24-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night inside Joe Aillet Stadium. Defense dominates as LA Tech shuts out SLU
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