Smith leads Louisiana Tech to 41-21 season-ending victory
J'Mar Smith accounted for four touchdowns -- passing for two and rushing for two -- as Louisiana Tech built a huge halftime lead and defeated winless UTEP 41-21 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
42
UTEP Miners
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 7 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
| UTEP | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
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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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Touchdown 3:41 42-21
J'Mar Smith 9 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 9:57 35-21
Kavika Johnson 33 Yd pass from Ryan Metz (Jason Filley Kick)
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Touchdown 11:27 35-14
Teddy Veal 9 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 1:04 28-14
Tyler Batson 83 Yd pass from Ryan Metz (Jason Filley Kick)
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Touchdown 5:33 28-7
Joshua Fields 11 Yd Run (Jason Filley Kick)
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Touchdown 0:30 28-0
J'Mar Smith 10 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 3:43 21-0
DaMarion King 71 Yd Interception Return (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 6:57 14-0
Jaqwis Dancy 54 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 1:20 7-0
Boston Scott 23 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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LT
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:21 · End of Game
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UTEP 2:21
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:15 · Interception
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LT 3:41
11 plays, 69 yards, 6:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:41 42-21
J'Mar Smith 9 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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UTEP 9:57
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:57 35-21
Kavika Johnson 33 Yd pass from Ryan Metz (Jason Filley Kick)
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LT 11:27
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 35-14
Teddy Veal 9 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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UTEP 1:04
3 plays, 87 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:04 28-14
Tyler Batson 83 Yd pass from Ryan Metz (Jason Filley Kick)
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LT 2:00
8 plays, 22 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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UTEP 5:33
14 plays, 87 yards, 6:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:33 28-7
Joshua Fields 11 Yd Run (Jason Filley Kick)
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LT 12:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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UTEP 14:04
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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UTEP
1 play, 3 yards, 0:30 · End of Half
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LT 0:30
6 plays, 72 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 28-0
J'Mar Smith 10 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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UTEP 2:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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UTEP 3:43
6 plays, 39 yards, 3:14 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:43 21-0
DaMarion King 71 Yd Interception Return (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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LT 6:57
5 plays, 85 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:57 14-0
Jaqwis Dancy 54 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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UTEP 9:25
5 plays, 61 yards, 1:07 · Fumble
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LT 10:32
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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UTEP 11:22
11 plays, 24 yards, 4:47 · Missed FG
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LT 1:20
12 plays, 80 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:20 7-0
Boston Scott 23 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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UTEP 5:41
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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LT 7:21
6 plays, 51 yards, 2:10 · Fumble
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UTEP 9:31
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:51 · Downs
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LT 12:22
5 plays, 43 yards, 2:38 · Fumble
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
LT
UTEP
28
1st Downs
18
9-14
3rd down efficiency
3-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
546
Total Yards
410
203
Passing
246
15/28
Comp/Att
11/25
7.3
Yards per pass
9.8
343
Rushing
164
49
Rushing Attempts
36
7.0
Yards per rush
4.6
8-70
Penalties
9-65
2
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
32:24
Possession
27:36
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