La Tech blocks FG, beats previously unbeaten N. Texas 29-27
Amik Robertson blocked a 46-yard field goal attempt with 33 seconds left to help Louisiana Tech beat previously unbeaten North Texas, 29-27, in a Conference USA opener on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
29
North Texas Mean Green
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 29 |
| UNT | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
DATCU Stadium · 30,105 att.
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 1:57 29-27
Rico Bussey Jr. 7 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 7:08 29-21
Bailey Hale 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:32 26-21
Alfred Smith 5 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Field Goal 1:30 19-21
Bailey Hale 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:30 16-21
Adrian Hardy 8 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Field Goal 9:30 9-21
Bailey Hale 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:28 6-21
Loren Easly 9 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Field Goal 3:04 6-14
Bailey Hale 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:24 3-14
Rico Bussey Jr. 9 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Field Goal 10:25 3-7
Bailey Hale 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:57 0-7
Michael Lawrence 36 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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LT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:33 · End of Game
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UNT 0:33
8 plays, 57 yards, 1:33 · Missed FG
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LT 2:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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UNT 4:28
11 plays, 33 yards, 5:03 · Punt
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LT 9:31
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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UNT 12:36
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:41 · Missed FG
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LT 0:17
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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UNT 1:57
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:57 29-27
Rico Bussey Jr. 7 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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LT 7:08
9 plays, 36 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:08 29-21
Bailey Hale 42 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 10:51
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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LT 12:34
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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UNT
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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LT 0:32
1 play, 5 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 26-21
Alfred Smith 5 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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LT 0:37
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:32 · Punt
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UNT 1:09
2 plays, 40 yards, 0:21 · Fumble
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LT 1:30
5 plays, 36 yards, 1:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:30 19-21
Bailey Hale 28 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 3:04
4 plays, -16 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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LT 4:30
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:30 16-21
Adrian Hardy 8 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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UNT 8:30
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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LT 9:30
18 plays, 79 yards, 6:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:30 9-21
Bailey Hale 22 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 1:28
4 plays, 62 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 6-21
Loren Easly 9 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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LT 3:04
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:04 6-14
Bailey Hale 37 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 4:24
8 plays, 88 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:24 3-14
Rico Bussey Jr. 9 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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LT 8:14
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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UNT 9:26
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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LT 10:25
6 plays, 64 yards, 1:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:25 3-7
Bailey Hale 28 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 11:57
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:57 0-7
Michael Lawrence 36 Yd pass from Mason Fine (Cole Hedlund Kick)
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
LT
UNT
19
1st Downs
23
4-16
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
359
Total Yards
427
230
Passing
296
20/39
Comp/Att
22/35
5.9
Yards per pass
8.5
129
Rushing
131
32
Rushing Attempts
37
4.0
Yards per rush
3.5
1-10
Penalties
4-55
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:02
Possession
28:58
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