Smith runs for TD in OT, Louisiana Tech edges Rice 23-20
J'Mar Smith ran for a touchdown in overtime that made the difference as Louisiana Tech edged Rice 23-20 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
23
Rice Owls
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAT | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
| RICE | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
First Community Stadium · 19,075 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 0:00 -1--1
End of OT,J. Smith run for 12 yds for a TD
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Touchdown 0:00 23-20
J'Mar Smith 12 Yd Run
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Field Goal 0:00 17-20
Chris Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:10 17-17
Bailey Hale 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:51 14-17
Chris Barnes 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:23 14-14
Justin Henderson 26 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Touchdown 13:25 7-14
Aston Walter 2 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 3:32 7-7
Adrian Hardy 9 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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Touchdown 9:58 0-7
Aston Walter 16 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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LAT
5 plays, 25 yards · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 -1--1
End of OT,J. Smith run for 12 yds for a TD
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Touchdown 0:00 23-20
J'Mar Smith 12 Yd Run
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RICE
10 plays, 0 yards, 0:04 · END OF HALF Touchdown
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LAT 0:04
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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RICE 0:31
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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LAT 1:10
8 plays, 56 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 17-20
Chris Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:10 17-17
Bailey Hale 31 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 2:51
14 plays, 53 yards, 7:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:51 14-17
Chris Barnes 37 Yd Field Goal
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LAT 10:00
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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RICE 11:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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LAT 12:36
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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RICE 14:55
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:28 · Punt
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LAT 1:23
7 plays, 76 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 14-14
Justin Henderson 26 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
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RICE 4:21
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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LAT 6:34
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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RICE 8:06
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LAT 9:34
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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RICE 10:20
9 plays, 57 yards, 4:40 · Missed FG
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LAT
1 play, 12 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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RICE 0:05
14 plays, 70 yards, 7:57 · Interception
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LAT 8:02
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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RICE 10:29
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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LAT 11:52
6 plays, 29 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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RICE 13:25
10 plays, 65 yards, 5:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:25 7-14
Aston Walter 2 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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LAT 3:32
11 plays, 73 yards, 6:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:32 7-7
Adrian Hardy 9 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
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RICE 9:58
6 plays, 46 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:58 0-7
Aston Walter 16 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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LAT 13:07
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:53 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
LAT
RICE
19
1st Downs
19
3-13
3rd down efficiency
4-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
294
Total Yards
338
210
Passing
148
21/39
Comp/Att
16/26
5.4
Yards per pass
5.7
84
Rushing
190
22
Rushing Attempts
48
3.8
Yards per rush
4.0
3-11
Penalties
5-40
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
23:07
Possession
36:53
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