McNeil returns, leads Louisiana Tech past Middle Tennessee
— Parker McNeil returned to the lineup and threw three touchdown passes to lead Louisiana Tech to a 40-24 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
24
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
40
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| LT | 14 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 40 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 14,298 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 51-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | L 28-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Florida International Panthers | W 26-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | W 33-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Kansas Jayhawks | L 0-55 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 9:25 24-40
Zeke Rankin 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:12 21-40
Jacob Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:05 21-37
Jacob Barnes 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:51 21-34
Willie Roberts 18 Yd Interception Return (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 0:11 21-27
Jaylin Lane 3 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 1:02 14-27
Tre Harris 27 Yd pass from Parker McNeil (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Field Goal 8:44 14-20
Jacob Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:48 14-17
Jacob Barnes 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:49 14-14
Chase Cunningham 2 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 1:48 7-14
Tre Harris 10 Yd pass from Parker McNeil (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 5:40 7-7
Cyrus Allen 41 Yd pass from Parker McNeil (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 6:36 7-0
Terry Wilkins 69 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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LT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:39 · End of 4th Quarter
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MTSU 0:39
10 plays, 25 yards, 1:45 · Downs
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LT 2:24
4 plays, 4 yards, 0:57 · Downs
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MTSU 3:21
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:29 · Downs
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LT 4:50
7 plays, 55 yards, 4:35 · Downs
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MTSU 9:25
21 plays, 66 yards, 6:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:25 24-40
Zeke Rankin 26 Yd Field Goal
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LT 1:12
4 plays, -8 yards, 1:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:12 21-40
Jacob Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 2:35
1 play, -11 yards, 0:25 · Fumble
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LT 3:05
4 plays, -2 yards, 2:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:05 21-37
Jacob Barnes 32 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 5:19
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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LT 7:02
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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MTSU 9:08
6 plays, 45 yards, 1:43 · Interception
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MTSU 10:51
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:00 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 21-34
Willie Roberts 18 Yd Interception Return (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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LT 11:51
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:19 · Interception
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MTSU 14:10
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:50 · Interception
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LT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
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MTSU 0:11
6 plays, 75 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 21-27
Jaylin Lane 3 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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LT 1:02
8 plays, 85 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:02 14-27
Tre Harris 27 Yd pass from Parker McNeil (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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MTSU 4:06
12 plays, 60 yards, 4:38 · Downs
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LT 8:44
6 plays, 9 yards, 1:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:44 14-20
Jacob Barnes 36 Yd Field Goal
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LT 10:48
5 plays, 59 yards, 0:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:48 14-17
Jacob Barnes 40 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 12:49
12 plays, 80 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:49 14-14
Chase Cunningham 2 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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LT 1:48
9 plays, 60 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:48 7-14
Tre Harris 10 Yd pass from Parker McNeil (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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MTSU 4:52
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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LT 5:40
3 plays, 77 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:40 7-7
Cyrus Allen 41 Yd pass from Parker McNeil (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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MTSU 6:36
3 plays, 80 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:36 7-0
Terry Wilkins 69 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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LT 8:13
13 plays, 73 yards, 5:10 · Missed FG
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MTSU 13:23
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:16 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
MTSU
LT
26
1st Downs
18
5-17
3rd down efficiency
5-15
3-6
4th down efficiency
0-2
420
Total Yards
446
226
Passing
311
23/44
Comp/Att
17/37
5.1
Yards per pass
8.4
194
Rushing
135
44
Rushing Attempts
35
4.4
Yards per rush
3.9
10-83
Penalties
9-111
5
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
28:56
Possession
31:04
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