Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
· Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
Louisiana Tech scores 17 in 4th quarter, beats Coastal Carolina 23-14 to win Independence Bowl
Louisiana Tech (8-5) trailed 14-6 heading to the fourth quarter before Kukuk and Marlion Jackson teamed up for a 52-yard score on a first-down pass. The two-point pass failed and Lousiana Tech trailed 14-12 with 11:45 remaining.
Louisiana Tech forced a punt that Dedrick Latulas returned 25 yards to the Chanticleers' 49-yard line before an unnecessary roughness penalty was tacked on. Kukuk raced 29 yards to the 5 on first down and Burnette ran it in from a yard out two plays later. Kukuk passed to Burnette for two points for a 20-14 lead with 8:09 remaining.
Tad Hudson threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Dominic Knicely in the first quarter and a 16-yarder to Robby Washington in the second to put the Chanticleers up 14-3 at halftime.
Coastal Carolina outgained Louisiana Tech 248-104 in a first half that saw the two teams flagged for 17 penalties — 10 by the Chanticleers. It was the most penalties in any first half of a FBS game this season.
Freshman Kaegan Kent kicked his first two collegiate field goals and teammate John Hoyet Chance added a 51-yarder for the Bulldogs.
Kukuk completed 9 of 19 passes for 114 yards with an interception, and rushed 19 times for 104 yards.
Hudson had a career-high 311 yards on 25-for-49 passing with two interceptions. Bryson Graves had seven receptions for 110 yards.
Louisiana Tech improves 9-5-1 in 15 bowl games. Coastal Carolina falls to 2-4 in six appearances, all since 2020.
How To Watch
How can I watch Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Chanticleers at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 1:12 | Dominic Knicely 20 Yd pass from Tad Hudson (Kian Afrookhteh Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 2:49 | Kaegan Kent 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:16 | Robby Washington 16 Yd pass from Tad Hudson (Kian Afrookhteh Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 11:45 | John Hoyet Chance 51 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 11:45 | Marlion Jackson 52 Yd pass from Trey Kukuk (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:09 | Andrew Burnette 1 Yd Run (Trey Kukuk Pass to Andrew Burnette for Two-Point Conversion) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:56 | Kaegan Kent 35 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 CCU |
 LT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 12 |
| 2-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 356 | Total Yards | 295 |
| 311 | Passing | 114 |
| 25/49 | Comp/Att | 9/19 |
| 6.3 | Yards per pass | 6.0 |
| 45 | Rushing | 181 |
| 25 | Rushing Attempts | 47 |
| 1.8 | Yards per rush | 3.9 |
| 14-115 | Penalties | 11-113 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 3 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 28:08 | Possession | 31:52 |
Game Information
Location: Shreveport, LA
Attendance: 30,298 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 12-2 | 8-0 |
| Old Dominion | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-6 | 4-4 |
| Marshall | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| App State | 5-8 | 2-6 |
| Georgia State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-6 | 6-2 |
| Southern Miss | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Louisiana | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Arkansas State | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 3-5 |
| South Alabama | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| UL Monroe | 3-9 | 1-7 |
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