Louisiana Tech holds off neighbor Grambling 20-14
J'Mar Smith threw for 220 yards and a score and Louisiana Tech held off Grambling for a 20-14 victory on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Grambling Tigers
14
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAM | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| LAT | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 23,174 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 32-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Texas Southern Tigers | L 20-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 31-61 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Jackson State Tigers | W 45-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alcorn State Braves | W 63-59 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:23 14-20
Jakarie Nichols 2 Yd Run (Garrett Urban Kick)
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Touchdown 7:01 7-20
Raylon Richardson 23 Yd pass from Geremy Hickbottom (Garrett Urban Kick)
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Field Goal 2:16 0-20
Bailey Hale 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:38 0-17
Griffin Hebert 40 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Field Goal 10:13 0-10
Bailey Hale 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:34 0-7
Justin Henderson 7 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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LAT
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:16 · End of Game
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GRAM 2:16
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:07 · Downs
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GRAM 3:23
9 plays, 72 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:23 14-20
Jakarie Nichols 2 Yd Run (Garrett Urban Kick)
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LAT 6:02
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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GRAM 8:53
15 plays, 66 yards, 4:51 · Downs
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LAT 13:44
4 plays, 27 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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GRAM 1:00
13 plays, 81 yards, 3:55 · Fumble
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LAT 4:55
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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GRAM 7:01
12 plays, 93 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:01 7-20
Raylon Richardson 23 Yd pass from Geremy Hickbottom (Garrett Urban Kick)
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LAT 10:53
8 plays, 60 yards, 4:07 · Downs
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LAT
5 plays, 29 yards, 0:58 · End of Half
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GRAM 0:58
6 plays, 11 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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LAT 2:16
4 plays, 2 yards, 0:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:16 0-20
Bailey Hale 48 Yd Field Goal
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GRAM 3:07
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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LAT 4:38
5 plays, 69 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:38 0-17
Griffin Hebert 40 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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GRAM 6:42
10 plays, 42 yards, 3:31 · Missed FG
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LAT 10:13
11 plays, 45 yards, 4:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:13 0-10
Bailey Hale 33 Yd Field Goal
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GRAM 0:10
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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LAT 1:34
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:34 0-7
Justin Henderson 7 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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GRAM 5:43
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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LAT 7:53
7 plays, 26 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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GRAM 10:33
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:27 · Downs
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
GRAM
LAT
32
1st Downs
20
7-16
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
455
Total Yards
390
239
Passing
220
26/40
Comp/Att
17/25
6.0
Yards per pass
8.8
216
Rushing
170
51
Rushing Attempts
41
4.2
Yards per rush
4.1
1-15
Penalties
6-38
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:45
Possession
29:15
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