Turner, Baker and the Louisiana Tech defense help the Bulldogs beat Nicholls 25-17
— Jack Turner and Blake Baker each threw a touchdown pass to help Louisiana Tech beat Nicholls 25-17 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nicholls Colonels
17
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
25
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| LT | 9 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 25 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 16,570 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ McNeese Cowboys | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Northwestern State Demons | W 31-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 0-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Houston Christian Huskies | L 2-16 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Lamar Cardinals | L 18-49 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:17 17-25
Quincy Brown 27 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Ray Vallee Kick)
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Touchdown 7:12 10-25
Jimmy Holiday 6 Yd Run (Buck Buchanan Kick)
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Field Goal 12:41 10-18
Buck Buchanan 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:56 10-15
Gabe Showalter 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:27 7-15
Marlion Jackson 14 Yd pass from Blake Baker (Buck Buchanan PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 10:14 7-9
Solo Lewis 28 Yd pass from Jack Turner (Buck Buchanan Kick)
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Touchdown 11:22 7-2
Rasheed Lovelace 25 Yd Interception Return (Ray Vallee Kick)
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Safety 12:55 0-2
Team Safety
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LT
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:35 · End of Game
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NICH 1:35
4 plays, -6 yards, 0:18 · Downs
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LT 1:53
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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NICH 2:17
5 plays, 65 yards, 1:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 17-25
Quincy Brown 27 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Ray Vallee Kick)
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LT 4:04
4 plays, -1 yard, 2:04 · Punt
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NICH 6:08
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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LT 7:12
8 plays, 71 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:12 10-25
Jimmy Holiday 6 Yd Run (Buck Buchanan Kick)
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NICH 11:27
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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LT 12:41
9 plays, 79 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:41 10-18
Buck Buchanan 24 Yd Field Goal
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NICH 1:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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LT 3:49
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:48 · Interception
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NICH 6:37
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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LT 8:20
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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NICH 9:58
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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LT 12:36
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NICH 13:36
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:24 · Punt
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LT
3 plays, 13 yards, 0:56 · End of Half
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NICH 0:56
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:56 10-15
Gabe Showalter 38 Yd Field Goal
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LT 1:21
4 plays, 38 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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NICH 2:31
11 plays, 36 yards, 4:30 · Missed FG
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NICH 7:01
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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LT 8:27
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:27 7-15
Marlion Jackson 14 Yd pass from Blake Baker (Buck Buchanan PAT blocked)
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NICH 9:11
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:11 · Punt
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LT 11:22
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:30 · Fumble
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NICH 12:52
1 play, -3 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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LT 12:59
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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NICH 0:26
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LT 1:54
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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NICH 4:29
12 plays, 57 yards, 5:45 · Missed FG
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LT 10:14
3 plays, 59 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:14 7-9
Solo Lewis 28 Yd pass from Jack Turner (Buck Buchanan Kick)
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LT 11:22
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:26 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 7-2
Rasheed Lovelace 25 Yd Interception Return (Ray Vallee Kick)
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NICH 12:55
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Safety
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Safety 12:55 0-2
Team Safety
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
NICH
LT
13
1st Downs
16
3-16
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
200
Total Yards
386
138
Passing
277
10/26
Comp/Att
16/32
5.3
Yards per pass
8.7
62
Rushing
109
37
Rushing Attempts
41
1.7
Yards per rush
2.7
6-68
Penalties
7-45
1
Turnovers
5
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
3
28:18
Possession
31:42
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