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09/19/20 - Griffin Hebert, rSr/2023, Louisiana Tech + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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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07/27/20 - Reeves Blankenship, rSr/2023, Louisiana Tech + More +

2020 WUERFFEL TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST: Reeves Blankenship, Louisiana Tech, junior, long snapper,...Mote, a redshirt junior at guard, and Reeves Blankenship, a redshirt junior at deep snapper, have accumulated the most community service hours on the football team while at LA Tech. Mote has played in 17 games on the offensive line, including all 13 of the 2019 season. Blankenship was a Second Team All-Conference USA selection last year as the Bulldogs starting deep snapper. - Louisiana Tech Football

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LS Reeves Blankenship, Louisiana Tech
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07/27/20 - Joshua Mote, rSr/2023, Louisiana Tech + More +

2020 WUERFFEL TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST: Joshua Mote, Louisiana Tech, junior, offensive line,...Mote, a redshirt junior at guard, and Reeves Blankenship, a redshirt junior at deep snapper, have accumulated the most community service hours on the football team while at LA Tech. Mote has played in 17 games on the offensive line, including all 13 of the 2019 season. - Louisiana Tech Football

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OG Joshua Mote, Louisiana Tech
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07/26/20 - Kellton Hollins, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech + More +

2020 WUERFFEL TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST: Kellton Hollins, TCU, senior, offensive line,...A senior form Zachary, La., Hollins has served as 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 motivational speaker at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, little league football teams and local schools on the college experience, leadership, being a role model, FCA, his faith and preparing for the future. He also completed an internship at Fort Worth ISD's My Brother's Keeper of Fort Worth, dedicated to improve the academic and social outcomes of boys and young men of color. - TCU Football

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C Kellton Hollins, Louisiana Tech
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07/23/20 - Justin Henderson, rSr/2021, Louisiana Tech + More +

2020 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD WATCH LIST: Justin Henderson (Sr.), 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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07/06/20 - Gerald Wilbon, rSr/2022, Louisiana Tech + More +

Louisiana Tech has suspended voluntary football workouts "for at least a couple of days," school officials told The News-Star Monday afternoon. Another football player tested positive for COVID-19 and following contact tracing, "a couple more players" will have to quarantine for 14 days. Per privacy laws, the identities of the players were not revealed. More than 40 players, including many returners who did not come back during the first wave of players back in June as well as incoming freshmen, reported to campus in Ruston Monday for "week 0," or the process the only allows them to get tested for the coronavirus and clear physicals. They are not allowed to workout until next Monday. Mandatory workouts for Tech are scheduled to begin July 13, as part of the six-week preseason college football calendar the NCAA approved last month. - Monroe News Star

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DT Gerald Wilbon, Louisiana Tech
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06/16/20 - DeAndre Marcus, rSo/2023, Louisiana Tech + More +

A couple of football players, including one former local high school standout, has decided to move on from Louisiana Tech. Former Ruston High School running back DeAndre Marcus as well as backup linebacker Brandon Floyd, a former incoming JUCO transfer to Tech, have entered their names into the transfer portal. 247sports.com reported the moves last week. Marcus was the fourth-string tailback for the Bulldogs to open 2019, his redshirt freshman campaign, but after some injuries worked his way into some playing time. The 6-1, 201-pound back appeared in six games as a backup, receiving 26 carries for 205 yards and scored his first career collegiate touchdown in Louisiana Tech's 69-21 blowout win versus UMass. He also caught two passes for 12 yards. He'll have three years of eligibility remaining and he told The News-Star he'll likely look to join a junior college program for the upcoming season in hopes to "go bigger." - Monroe News Star

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