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09/07/19 - JMar Smith, rSr/2020, Louisiana Tech + More +

J'Mar Smith threw for 220 yards and a score and Louisiana Tech held off Grambling for a 20-14 victory on Saturday. Although the schools are located five miles apart, it was just the second meeting between the teams. Louisiana Tech beat the Tigers 20-6 in 2010 at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech (1-1) jumped out to a 20-0 halftime lead before Jakarie Nichols scored on a 12-yard run to cap a 93-yard drive for Grambling (0-2). A turnover and a failed fourth-down conversion stalled consecutive long drives from the Tigers, but Grambling found the end zone when Nichols scored on a 2-yard run with 3:23 to play.

The Tigers recovered the ensuing onside kick but then couldn't convert a first down. Justin Henderson ran for a 7-yard touchdown in the first quarter for the Bulldogs. Smith threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Griffin Hebert, and Bailey Hale kicked two field goals in the second quarter. The game was dubbed the Buddy Bowl in honor of Orville Kince (O.K. "Buddy") Davis, a Ruston, Louisiana, native who covered the Tigers and Bulldogs for the Ruston Daily Leader. The 73-year-old Davis died on July 13 in Ruston. - AP College Football

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QB JMar Smith, Louisiana Tech
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08/31/19 - Austin Kendall, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech + More +

Austin Kendall loved the outcome but wasn't happy that West Virginia's offense struggled for much of the game against a Championship Subdivision opponent. The Oklahoma graduate transfer threw two second-half touchdown passes in his debut for the Mountaineers, who needed a comeback to hold off James Madison 20-13 Saturday. "We've got to be better as a team, especially me," Kendall said. "We've got to be better on offense."

Kendall couldn't generate a ton of yards under constant pressure but did just enough to give Neal Brown a victory in his first game as West Virginia's coach while preventing the Mountaineers from losing to an FCS opponent for the first time. West Virginia's strengths entering the season were its depth at running back and on the offensive and defensive lines. All of those units underperformed as James Madison dominated the line of scrimmage for a good portion of the game. The Mountaineers averaged just 1.4 yards per rush, leaving it up to Kendall to bail them out. He did - barely. - AP College Football

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QB Austin Kendall, Louisiana Tech
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08/20/19 - Austin Kendall, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech + More +

Oklahoma graduate transfer Austin Kendall has been named West Virginia's starting quarterback for the Aug. 31 season opener against FCS James Madison. West Virginia coach Neal Brown on Tuesday announced the choice of Kendall, who beat out three others. At Oklahoma, Kendall backed up Baker Mayfield in 2016 and Kyler Murray last season. His decision to leave drew intense scrutiny when Oklahoma initially sought to block the move. For his career, Kendall has completed 28 of 39 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. - AP College Football

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QB Austin Kendall, Louisiana Tech
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08/18/19 - *Amik Robertson, Jr/2020, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS G5 SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech, Jr.,...Robertson enters his junior season after totaling 61 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions and 12 pass break-ups in 2018. As a sophomore, Robertson earned first team All-Conference USA honors for the Bulldogs. The Thibodaux, La., native also had three QB hurries, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and two blocked kicks in 2018. - Louisiana Tech Football

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CB *Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech
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08/13/19 - Baylen Buchanan, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech + More +

Tennessee defensive back Baylen Buchanan has a spinal condition that makes his status for this season uncertain. Buchanan started all 12 games for Tennessee last year but hasn't been participating in preseason practice. Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said Tuesday that Buchanan is being held out because "basically we've discovered that he has kind of a narrowing of the spine."

Pruitt says Tennessee has sent Buchanan to various specialists and added that "one thing you've got to figure out is if this is something he's had the whole time he's played, or is this something that's happened right now." Buchanan, the son of former All-Pro defensive back Ray Buchanan, made 49 tackles as a junior last season while playing cornerback, safety and nickel back. Pruitt noted Buchanan still has a redshirt year available if necessary. - AP College Football

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FS Baylen Buchanan, Louisiana Tech
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07/30/19 - Kellton Hollins, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST: Kellton Hollins, TCU, Junior, OL,...A junior form Zachary, La., Hollins is president of S.P.A.R.K., an organization started by TCU football student-athletes to provide motivation to local youth about the importance of education and serving the community. He has also worked with Fort Worth youth through H.O.P.E. Farm, Inc., University Christian Church and TCU's Starpoint School. Additionally, he's been a regular speaker at Boys & Girls Clubs of America and to little league football teams.

While back home, Hollins donated 80 Bibles to a Louisiana youth football all-star team. When visiting South Africa, he went to an elementary school to help teach physical education classes and was part of a women's empowerment program. Hollins started all 11 games he played last season and was a team captain in each contest. He appears on the Rimington Trophy Watch List. He was also selected by the TCU football program as its 2019 Big 12 Champion for Life representative and is a nominee for the AFCA Good Works Team. - TCU Football

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C Kellton Hollins, Louisiana Tech
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07/25/19 - *Amik Robertson, Jr/2020, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCH LIST: DB Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech,...This offseason, Robertson has been named to the Preseason All-Conference USA defensive team, the Bednarik Award Watch List, the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List - the only player in Conference USA with all four preseason accolades.

Robertson enters his junior season after totaling 61 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions and 12 pass break-ups in 2018. As a sophomore, Robertson earned first team All-Conference USA honors for the Bulldogs. The Thibodaux, La., native also had three QB hurries, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and two blocked kicks in 2018. - Louisiana Tech Football

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CB *Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech
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07/22/19 - *Amik Robertson, Jr/2020, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON PAYCOM JIM THORPE AWARD WATCH LIST: Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech, Jr.,...As a sophomore, Robertson earned first team All-Conference USA honors for the Bulldogs. The Thibodaux, La., native also had three QB hurries, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and two blocked kicks in 2018. Robertson represents the Bulldogs as one of 46 of the nation's best defensive backs named to the prestigious watch list.

The preseason watch list is selected by a screening committee who compiles a list of 30-50 players. This list is not final and players who have outstanding seasons are added as the season progresses. The award is based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. As such, it is considered one of the most coveted awards in college football. - Louisiana Tech Football

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CB *Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech
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07/20/19 - Kellton Hollins, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY CANDIDATE: Kellton Hollins, TCU,...Hollins started all 11 games he played last season and was a team captain in each contest. The junior from Zachary, La., is also a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and is the Horned Frogs' Big 12 Champions for Life representative. - TCU Football

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C Kellton Hollins, Louisiana Tech
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07/18/19 - Adrian Hardy, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST: Adrian Hardy, Louisiana Tech,...Hardy, a junior from Houston, Texas, recently earned Preseason All-Conference USA honors after leading the Bulldogs in receiving during the 2018 season. Last year, Hardy was named second team All-Conference USA and earned first team All-Louisiana accolades after hauling in 75 catches for 1,145 yards and six touchdowns. Hardy ended the season ranked 20th in the nation in receiving yards and 22nd nationally in receiving yards per game (88.1). - Louisiana Tech Football

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WR Adrian Hardy, Louisiana Tech
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07/18/19 - *Amik Robertson, Jr/2020, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON BEDNARIK AWARD CANDIDATE: CB Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech,...Robertson enters his junior season after totaling 61 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions and 12 pass break-ups in 2018. As a sophomore, Robertson earned first team All-Conference USA honors for the Bulldogs. The Thibodaux, La., native also had three QB hurries, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and two blocked kicks in 2018. - Louisiana Tech Football

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CB *Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech
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07/17/19 - *Amik Robertson, Jr/2020, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA (COACHES): DB Amik Robertson, Jr., Louisiana Tech,...This marks the second straight preseason nod for Robertson, while the cornerback was also named to the 2019 Bednarik Award Watch List earlier on Monday. Robertson earned first team All-Conference USA and All-Louisiana honors as a sophomore in 2018 after totaling 61 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions and 12 pass break-ups in 2018. The Thibodaux native also had three QB hurries, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and two blocked kicks for the Bulldogs a season ago. Robertson also earned FWAA Freshman All-America honors in 2017. - Louisiana Tech Football

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CB *Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech
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07/17/19 - Adrian Hardy, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech + More +

2019 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA (COACHES): WR Adrian Hardy, Jr., Louisiana Tech,...Junior wide receiver Adrian Hardy also picked up preseason all-conference votes after leading the Bulldogs in receiving in 2018. Last season, Hardy was named second team All-Conference USA and earned first team All-Louisiana accolades after totaled 75 catches for 1,145 yards and six touchdowns. Hardy ended the season ranked 20th nationally in receiving yards 22nd in receiving yards per game (88.1). - Louisiana Tech Football

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