Henderson's 3 TDs, Hale's 5 FGs lead Louisiana Tech to win
Justin Henderson rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns, Bailey Hale tied a program record with five field goals and Louisiana Tech beat Florida International 43-31 on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida International Panthers
31
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
43
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 0 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
| LAT | 0 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 43 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 18,782 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 23-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 10-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 23-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 24-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | W 22-3 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:46 31-43
Amik Robertson 30 Yd Kickoff Return (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Touchdown 0:51 31-36
Anthony Jones 1 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 2:17 24-36
Bailey Hale 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:09 24-33
Bailey Hale 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:17 24-30
Bailey Hale 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:16 24-27
Justin Henderson 6 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Touchdown 6:57 24-20
Shemar Thornton 31 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 8:50 17-20
Justin Henderson 6 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Touchdown 13:24 17-13
Anthony Jones 2 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-13
Bailey Hale 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:52 10-10
James Morgan 15 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 9:26 3-10
Justin Henderson 29 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Field Goal 12:24 3-3
Jose Borregales 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:56 0-3
Bailey Hale 25 Yd Field Goal
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FIU
5 plays, 41 yards, 0:46 · End of Game
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LAT 0:46
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 31-43
Amik Robertson 30 Yd Kickoff Return (Bailey Hale Kick)
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FIU 0:51
8 plays, 72 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:51 31-36
Anthony Jones 1 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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LAT 2:17
6 plays, 33 yards, 1:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:17 24-36
Bailey Hale 29 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 3:53
5 plays, 26 yards, 1:16 · Interception
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LAT 5:09
12 plays, 64 yards, 7:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:09 24-33
Bailey Hale 25 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 12:19
4 plays, 10 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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LAT 13:17
11 plays, 71 yards, 4:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:17 24-30
Bailey Hale 41 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 2:30
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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LAT 4:16
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:16 24-27
Justin Henderson 6 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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FIU 6:57
4 plays, 60 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:57 24-20
Shemar Thornton 31 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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LAT 8:50
10 plays, 86 yards, 4:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:50 17-20
Justin Henderson 6 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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FIU 13:24
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:24 17-13
Anthony Jones 2 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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LAT 15:00
6 plays, 28 yards, 0:52 · Field Goal
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FIU 0:52
9 plays, 74 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 10-13
Bailey Hale 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:52 10-10
James Morgan 15 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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LAT 3:37
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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FIU 5:32
9 plays, 57 yards, 3:54 · Missed FG
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LAT 9:26
6 plays, 71 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:26 3-10
Justin Henderson 29 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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FIU 12:24
7 plays, 51 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:24 3-3
Jose Borregales 36 Yd Field Goal
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LAT 14:56
13 plays, 73 yards, 5:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:56 0-3
Bailey Hale 25 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 5:44
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:27 · Fumble
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LAT 9:11
10 plays, 42 yards, 3:42 · Interception
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FIU 12:53
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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LAT 13:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:13 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
FIU
LAT
29
1st Downs
31
2-10
3rd down efficiency
10-17
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
526
Total Yards
565
394
Passing
290
29/41
Comp/Att
27/41
9.6
Yards per pass
7.1
132
Rushing
275
26
Rushing Attempts
43
5.1
Yards per rush
6.4
4-50
Penalties
5-38
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
23:13
Possession
36:47
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