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For the second time this season, Louisiana Tech has lost its starting left tackle. Donavaughn Campbell announced Monday afternoon his intention to forego the remainder of his senior season and enter his name in the 2021 NFL Draft. Tech has three scheduled games left on its 2020 season, including the cancellation of its game against Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport that was supposed to happen this weekend. Campbell, who was set to be the starting right guard for the Bulldogs after transferring from LSU as a graduate transfer last offseason, took over the left tackle position at the beginning on this year after former starter Willie Allen missed the first few games before opting out and transferring to Michigan in October. Skip Holtz has called Campbell "a special talent" and the 6-5, 353-pound lineman started six games at left tackle this season, the one game he missed he was out due to COVID-19 related issues. While he's played at tackle this season, the senior projects to play at guard in the NFL. - Monroe News Star

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OG Donavaughn Campbell, Louisiana Tech
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11/04/20 - Marcus Williams Jr., rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech, 5-10, 206 (DS#58 RB) + More +

After some issues securing the football, Marcus Williams Jr. put together a flawless performance. The senior running back had 103 yards, a total that included his 48-yard touchdown on which he split through a big hole then shook off tackles. Williams had a 39-yard run against Arkansas State a week ago. What looked like a breakaway touchdown became a turnover as a defender knocked the ball loose from behind. And in the season opener against Charlotte on Sept. 12, Williams Jr. lost the ball on a run in front of the end zone. Clark said Williams refocused his efforts this week on protecting the football. "He had a great week of practice, and that's what I told him," Clark said. "I said you're not practicing like you have in the past and it's showing up on the field. And he came back and really busted his tail this week. "I'm so proud of the way he came back and responded." - Winston-Salem Journal

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RB Marcus Williams Jr., Louisiana Tech
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11/02/20 - Bee Jay Williamson, rSr/2023, Louisiana Tech, 6-0, 191 (DS#62 SS) + More +

NOV 2 CONFERENCE USA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Louisiana Tech sophomore DB Bee Jay Williamson had a career game in Louisiana Tech's 37-34 double-overtime victory over UAB, recording 10 tackles and intercepting a career-best two passes against the Blazers, returning one for 79 yards. Williamson's second interception came in the second quarter where he returned it for two yards before he lateraled the ball to senior defensive back Khalil Ladler who then ran it for an 81-yard touchdown. Williamson also recorded a crucial pass breakup on a UAB third down play late in the fourth quarter to force a Blazer punt. The Bulldogs tied the game on the next drive to force overtime. In the second overtime period, Williamson forced a fumble at the goal line that was then recovered by senior defensive back Zach Hannibal to give LA Tech possession and the chance to win the game on the next possession. - Conference USA Football

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SS Bee Jay Williamson, Louisiana Tech
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10/26/20 - Trey Baldwin, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech, 6-0, 231 (DS#58 ILB) + More +

OCT 26 CONFERENCE USA CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Louisiana Tech LB Trey Baldwin led Louisiana Tech with a career-high 18 tackles, including 14 solo tackles, in the Bulldogs' 27-26 loss at UTSA. His 18 tackles tied for the seventh most in a single game nationally this season, while his 14 solo tackles rank second in the nation. Baldwin was the first Bulldog to record 18 tackles in a single game since Jay Dudley had 18 against Fresno State on Nov. 6, 2010. Against the Roadrunners, Baldwin recorded 2.0 tackles for loss, including his first career sack, his second career interception which he returned for 10 yards and one pass breakup. Baldwin now ranks 12th in the nation in tackles per game at 11.4 and 24th in solo tackles per game at 6.8. - Conference USA Football

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ILB Trey Baldwin, Louisiana Tech
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10/13/20 - Cedric Woods, rSr/2026, Louisiana Tech, 5-11, 185 (DS#999 CB) + More +

It may be time to anoint freshman Cedric Woods as a gamechanger. Matching up with some of the better wide receivers in C-USA in the first two league games, including UTEP's duo of senior Justin Garrett and sophomore Jacob Cowing, Woods held his own. Woods allowed four of six passes completed thrown his way but he prevented the big play from happening as UTEP had multiple drives where it could've taken the lead. Woods' interception was one of the clutch plays for the Bulldogs with 7:04 left. Hardison loaded up to take a deep shot with his team trailing 21-17, but the Carroll product went up and snatched the pass out of the air. "Cedric is loud with his play and I'm proud of the way he's stepped in. We signed (junior college) players, transfers, upperclassmen to come in and help with depth in our young secondary," Holtz said. "But it's been a freshman from Monroe that's wowed everybody." - Monroe News Star

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CB Cedric Woods, Louisiana Tech
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10/10/20 - Israel Tucker, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech, 5-08, 194 (DS#52 RB) + More +

Israel Tucker ran for two touchdowns, leading Louisiana Tech to a 21-17 victory over UTEP on Saturday night. Tucker had a 15-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and bulled into the end zone from the 1 that stretched the Bulldogs' lead to 21-10 with about 12 minutes remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, Duron Lowe ran untouched 100 yards into the end zone for UTEP (3-2, 0-1 Conference USA). The Miners forced a punt on fourth-and-8 with about six minutes left, but a roughing the kicker penalty gave the ball back to the Bulldogs, who then ran the clock down to 32 seconds. UTEP fumbled the ball on its own 14-yard line three plays later. Justin Henderson had a 14-yard touchdown run in the first quarter for Louisiana Tech (3-1, 2-0), which finished with just 210 yards of offense. - AP College Football

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RB Israel Tucker, Louisiana Tech
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09/19/20 - Griffin Hebert, rSr/2023, Louisiana Tech, 6-2, 239 (DS#4 FB) + More +

Griffin Hebert made a spectacular 4-yard touchdown catch underneath the goal post with 14 seconds left as Louisiana Tech rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Southern Mississippi 31-30 on Saturday night in a Conference USA opener. On fourth down, Luke Anthony scrabbled around the pocket and then tossed the ball to Hebert, who made a two-handed jumping catch while being pushed by two defenders out of bounds. Herbert kept his left foot just inside the end zone. The play was initially ruled incomplete and reversed after a lengthy review. Anthony was 13 of 21 for 149 yards with three touchdown passes for Louisiana Tech in its season opener. Hebert finished with five catches for 48 yards including a 5-yard touchdown from starting quarterback Aaron Allen.

Jack Abraham was 24-of-32 passing for 264 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for Southern Miss (0-2, 0-1). Tim Jones had eight receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns. Trailing 27-10 midway through the third quarter, Anthony threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Adrian Hardy. Anthony then tossed a 35-yard touchdown pass to Smoke Harris, who made an over-the-shoulder catch between two defenders that pulled the Bulldogs to 27-24 at the end of the third quarter. It was interim coach Scott Walden's debut for the Golden Eagles. He replaced Jay Hopson of Sept. 7. Hopson was 28-23 in five seasons at Southern Miss. Capacity was limited to 25% at 36,000-seat M.M. Roberts Stadium. Six feet of social distancing was required and tailgating prohibited. - AP College Football

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FB Griffin Hebert, Louisiana Tech
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09/04/20 - Donavaughn Campbell, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech, 6-4, 336 (DS#33 OG) + More +

Holtz had one word when asked to describe Donavaughn Campbell: "Talent." Starting tailback Justin Henderson has said that big guy was "going to be something to reckon with." After spending four years in a backup role at LSU appearing in 15 games, the 6-6, 353-pound behemoth made an immediate impact for the Bulldogs up front. During fall camp, he's taken reps at three different spots along the offensive line, but right guard looks to be the position he'll play. Holtz has raved about Campbell's athleticism and how quickly he's picked up on Louisiana Tech's playbook. - Monroe News Star

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OG Donavaughn Campbell, Louisiana Tech
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09/02/20 - Justin Henderson, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech, 5-08, 220 (DS#33 RB) + More +

Louisiana Tech's rising senior running back has fought something much harder, eight months removed from claiming the Independence Bowl Offensive MVP last December. Complacency can drag college football players down, regardless of what position they play, and Henderson set out over the offseason with that mentality, shaping how he trained and what he dug into while away from the Tech football facility. "Just working on stuff that I don't think I need work on," the running back and Lake Wales, Florida, native said. "I work on it so I don't ever get complacent with myself." After opening up the 2019 season buried on the depth chart, Henderson ascended to the starting tailback role, with some thanks to some injuries, a few games into the year.

The 5-10, 218-pound, stout, bruising back who also possesses deceptive speed seized the opportunity and became a 1,000-yard rusher, running for 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns. He capped his junior campaign with a career-high 22 carries, amassing 95 yards in the 14-0 bowl game win over the Miami Hurricanes. He finished second in Conference USA Offensive MVP voting behind his teammates and former Louisiana Tech quarterback J'Mar Smith last season and was second-team All-C-USA. "It wasn't surprising for me. I'm not trying to sound too cocky, but I knew I could do it," Henderson said. "It was just the time and matter of me getting out there and being consistent in doing it. I just believed in myself, thanked God for the opportunity I got and made the best of it. Hats off to (Tech running back Israel Tucker) because he really helped me through that, too. As a group, we prepared each other for that moment." - The News-Star

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RB Justin Henderson, Louisiana Tech
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08/27/20 - Willie Baker, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech, 6-2, 242 (DS#127 DE) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA TEAM (COACHES): DL Willie Baker, R-Sr., Louisiana Tech,...Baker was named an all-Conference USA honorable mention and all-Louisiana honorable mention in 2019, and was a member of ESPN's all-Bowl team in 2018. In 2019, the New Roads, La., native appeared and started in 11 games where he led the team in tackles for loss with 10.0 and was ninth on the team with 51 total tackles. Baker recorded six or more tackles in five contests during the 2019 campaign, and was second on the team with five quarterback hurries. - Louisiana Tech Football

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DE Willie Baker, Louisiana Tech
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08/27/20 - Reeves Blankenship, rSr/2023, Louisiana Tech, 6-3, 211 (DS#999 LS) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA TEAM (COACHES): LS Reeves Blankenship, Jr., Louisiana Tech,...Blankenship was named second team all-Conference USA in 2019, an all-Conference USA honorable mention in 2018 and was named to the Conference USA all-Freshman team in 2018. The native of Springfield, La., played in all 13 games during the 2019 season as LA Tech's starting deep snapper. During the campaign, the Bulldogs did not give up a blocked punt or field goal with Blankenship as the starting deep snapper. - Louisiana Tech Football

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LS Reeves Blankenship, Louisiana Tech
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08/27/20 - Justin Henderson, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech, 5-08, 220 (DS#33 RB) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE USA TEAM (COACHES): RB Justin Henderson, Sr., Louisiana Tech,...Henderson, a native of Lake Wales, Fla., was named second team all-Conference USA in 2019 after leading LA Tech with 188 carries for 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns. Henderson became the 13th Bulldog in program history to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season, while his 15 rushing touchdowns led C-USA and tied for the seventh most in a single season in program history. He also recorded 20 receptions for 200 receiving yards and a touchdown during the 2019 campaign. Henderson was an all-Louisiana honorable mention and named the Independence Bowl Outstanding Offensive Player in 2019. - Louisiana Tech Football

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RB Justin Henderson, Louisiana Tech
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08/12/20 - DJ Brown, rSr/2023, Louisiana Tech, 5-09, 175 (DS#999 CB) + More +

The 2020 college football season may be up in the air, but that didn't stop Louisiana Tech from bringing in another transfer onto the team. Penn State graduate transfer D.J. Brown announced his commitment to the Bulldogs via his Twitter page Monday afternoon, becoming the 12th total transfer and sixth from other FBS programs in this year's recruiting cycle to decide on Tech. Following three seasons playing cornerback with the Nittany Lions, Brown entered his name into the transfer portal back in February and will have two years of eligibility remaining. After redshirting a freshman season in 2017 and not garnering any game action in 2018, Brown, a Fairburn, Georgia native and a former three-star prospect out of Creekside High School, appeared in seven games last season and recorded five tackles and pass breakup for Penn State. - Monroe News Star

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CB DJ Brown, Louisiana Tech
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08/04/20 - Kellton Hollins, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech, 6-2, 305 (DS#999 C) + More +

TCU football coach Gary Patterson apologized for himself Tuesday for repeating a racial slur when telling a player to stop using the slur in team meetings. Patterson's tweet came a day after school Chancellor Victor Boschini said the nearly 20-year leader of TCU's program, who is white, had apologized for using the slur during a confrontation with linebacker Dylan Jordan, who is Black, at practice. "I apologize for the use of a word that, in any context, is unacceptable," Patterson wrote on Twitter. "I have always encouraged our players to do better and be better and I must live by the same standards." Patterson confirmed what senior center Kellton Hollins had already posted on Twitter: that the coach met with seniors and the team's leadership council a day after the testy exchange with Jordan. Hollins indicated the issue had been addressed. "Our players, past and present have always been the strength of our program," Patterson wrote. "These men are and always will be my motivation and driving force." - AP College Football

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C Kellton Hollins, Louisiana Tech
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07/27/20 - Justin Henderson, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech, 5-08, 220 (DS#33 RB) + More +

2020 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: RB Justin Henderson, Louisiana Tech,...The redshirt senior is looking to build upon a stellar season in 2019 when he earned Second Team All-Conference USA honors after leading the 'Dogs on the ground with 188 carries for 1,062 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. He became the 13th Bulldog in program history to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season. The 15 rushing touchdowns led C-USA and tied for the seventh most in a single season in school history. The Lake Wales, Florida native also recorded 20 receptions for 200 receiving yards, helping amass a team-high 1,278 all-purpose yards. - Louisiana Tech Football

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RB Justin Henderson, Louisiana Tech
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