Louisiana Tech uses fourth quarter to beat S Alabama 34-16
J'Mar Smith threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns and Louisiana Tech broke open a close game in the fourth quarter to beat South Alabama 34-16 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
16
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| LT | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 34 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 22,013 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:17 16-34
Boston Scott 27 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Field Goal 4:18 16-27
Jonathan Barnes 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:17 16-24
Adrian Hardy 30 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Field Goal 5:20 16-17
Gavin Patterson 46 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 13-17
Gavin Patterson 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:48 10-17
Gavin Patterson 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:55 7-17
Jonathan Barnes 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:18 7-14
Jarred Craft 10 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 7:17 7-7
Teddy Veal 40 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 9:20 7-0
Jamarius Way 29 Yd pass from Cole Garvin (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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LT
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:23 · End of Game
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USA 2:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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LT 3:17
1 play, 27 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:17 16-34
Boston Scott 27 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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USA 3:24
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:54 · Downs
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LT 4:18
11 plays, 77 yards, 5:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:18 16-27
Jonathan Barnes 29 Yd Field Goal
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USA 10:07
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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LT 12:17
7 plays, 90 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:17 16-24
Adrian Hardy 30 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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USA 14:51
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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LT 0:29
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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USA 2:04
3 plays, -16 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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LT 3:40
3 plays, -16 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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USA 5:20
12 plays, 45 yards, 5:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:20 16-17
Gavin Patterson 46 Yd Field Goal
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LT 10:46
10 plays, 55 yards, 4:14 · Missed FG
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USA 15:00
10 plays, 31 yards, 2:47 · Field Goal
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LT 2:47
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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USA 4:48
10 plays, 63 yards, 4:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 13-17
Gavin Patterson 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:48 10-17
Gavin Patterson 26 Yd Field Goal
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LT 9:33
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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USA 11:06
9 plays, 65 yards, 3:49 · Interception
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LT 14:55
10 plays, 44 yards, 3:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:55 7-17
Jonathan Barnes 31 Yd Field Goal
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USA 3:02
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:16 · Interception
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LT 4:18
4 plays, 62 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:18 7-14
Jarred Craft 10 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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USA 5:47
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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LT 7:17
4 plays, 69 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:17 7-7
Teddy Veal 40 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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USA 9:20
3 plays, 84 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:20 7-0
Jamarius Way 29 Yd pass from Cole Garvin (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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LT 10:51
9 plays, 47 yards, 3:31 · Fumble
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USA 14:22
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:38 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
USA
LT
16
1st Downs
26
5-15
3rd down efficiency
2-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
333
Total Yards
479
235
Passing
317
21/45
Comp/Att
24/39
5.2
Yards per pass
8.1
98
Rushing
162
22
Rushing Attempts
33
4.5
Yards per rush
4.9
7-45
Penalties
3-11
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
27:54
Possession
32:06
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