Barnes kicks late FG; La Tech beats Western Kentucky 23-22
Jonathan Barnes kicked a 21-yard field goal with two seconds left to give Louisiana Tech a 23-22 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday night in a Conference USA opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
23
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 23 |
| WKU | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 22 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Troy Trojans | W 41-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ South Alabama Jaguars | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | W 26-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 24-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 32-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:02 23-22
Jonathan Barnes 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:08 20-22
Kam McKnight 2 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 0:13 13-22
Jakairi Moses 19 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Field Goal 0:21 13-15
Jonathan Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:28 10-15
Rhashid Bonnette 87 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 11:29 3-15
Quinton Baker 3 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Field Goal 0:08 3-8
Jonathan Barnes 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:57 0-8
Mike White 4 Yd Run (Deon Yelder Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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WKU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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LT 0:02
8 plays, 58 yards, 1:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 23-22
Jonathan Barnes 21 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 1:55
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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LT 3:31
4 plays, 23 yards, 0:49 · Interception
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WKU 4:20
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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LT 6:08
8 plays, 91 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 20-22
Kam McKnight 2 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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WKU 8:14
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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LT 12:02
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:48 · Punt
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WKU 12:50
3 plays, -8 yards, 0:55 · PUNT
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LT 13:45
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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WKU 0:13
8 plays, 78 yards, 3:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:13 13-22
Jakairi Moses 19 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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LT 3:55
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:37 · Punt
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WKU 7:32
12 plays, 53 yards, 5:06 · Missed FG
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LT 12:38
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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WKU
1 play, 0 yards, 0:21 · End of Half
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LT 0:21
12 plays, 67 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:21 13-15
Jonathan Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 4:07
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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LT 6:28
2 plays, 90 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:28 10-15
Rhashid Bonnette 87 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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WKU 7:09
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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LT 9:07
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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WKU 11:29
10 plays, 73 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:29 3-15
Quinton Baker 3 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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LT 0:08
11 plays, 46 yards, 4:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 3-8
Jonathan Barnes 33 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 4:57
11 plays, 80 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:57 0-8
Mike White 4 Yd Run (Deon Yelder Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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LT 9:32
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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WKU 10:50
9 plays, 33 yards, 4:10 · Downs
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
LT
WKU
20
1st Downs
23
7-15
3rd down efficiency
6-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
428
Total Yards
367
306
Passing
226
22/39
Comp/Att
25/35
7.8
Yards per pass
6.5
122
Rushing
141
30
Rushing Attempts
41
4.1
Yards per rush
3.4
3-25
Penalties
3-22
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:59
Possession
34:01
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