2020_Louisiana_Tech_Bulldogs_football_team

2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football
2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football
New Orleans Bowl, L 3–38 vs. Georgia Southern
Conference	Conference USA
	West Division
Record	5–5 (4–2 C-USA)
Head coach	Skip Holtz (8th season);
Offensive coordinator	Joe Sloan (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Defensive coordinator	David Blackwell (1st season)
Base defense	3–4
Home stadium	Joe Aillet Stadium
	Seasons ← 2019 2021 →

2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team

American college football season

The 2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C-USA). They were led by eighth-year head coach Skip Holtz.

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2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team roster

Players

Coaches

Offense

Pos.	#	Name	Class
QB	`3`	Aaron Allen	So
QB	`5`	Logan McFadden	Fr
WR	`6`	Adrian Hardy	Sr
QB	`10`	Westin Elliott	Sr
WR	`11`	George Scott	Jr
WR	`13`	Isaiah Graham	Sr
WR	`14`	Praise Okorie	Sr
TE	`16`	Zach Cousar	Sr
QB	`18`	Jakson Thomson	Fr
WR	`19`	Smoke Harris	So
RB	`22`	Israel Tucker	Sr
WR	`24`	Joshua Matthews	Jr
WR	`26`	Jawaun Johnson	Fr
RB	`27`	Elijah Hines	Fr
RB	`29`	DeAndre Marcus	So
RB	`32`	Ishmael Landers	Fr
RB	`33`	Justin Henderson	Sr
FB	`45`	Jacob Adams	Jr
OL	`47`	Drake Carroll	So
OL	`51`	Antawn Lewis	Jr
OL	`60`	Brett Pope	Fr
OL	`62`	Abraham Delfin	Jr
OL	`63`	Stevie Ballard	Fr
OL	`64`	Joshua Mote	Jr
OL	`65`	Kody Russey	Sr
OL	`67`	Walker Hankinson	Fr
OL	`68`	Justin Throckmorton	Jr
OL	`72`	Christian Henderson	So
OL	`73`	Willie Allen	Sr
OL	`74`	Jonah Brewster	Fr
OL	`76`	Biron Rossell	So
OL	`78`	Taylor Fondal	Sr
WR	`80`	Griffin Hebert	Jr
WR	`81`	Cee Jay Powell	Sr
WR	`82`	Doyle Adams Jr.	Fr
WR	`83`	Jake Norris	Sr
WR	`85`	Joseph Walker	Fr
WR	`86`	Wayne Toussant	So
WR	`87`	Carson Rieder	Fr
WR	`88`	Kyle Maxwell	Fr
WR	`89`	Tahj Magee	So
OL	`95`	Noah Pitre	So
QB		Luke Anthony	GS
RB		Harlan Dixon	Fr
OL		Michael Gause	Jr
OL		Jerrren Gilbert	Fr
OL		Xavier Guy	Jr
OL		Bert Hale	Fr
WR		Tre Harris	Fr
QB		J. D. Head	Fr
WR		C. J. McWilliams	Fr
OL		Dakota White	Fr

Defense

Pos.	#	Name	Class
LB	`3`	Trey Baldwin	Sr
S	`7`	Jaiden Cole	Jr
LB	`8`	Brandon Floyd	Sr
CB	`16`	CJ Johnson	Fr
CB	`17`	Brodrick Calhoun	So
CB	`18`	Zach Hannibal	Sr
S	`20`	Kollin Hurt	Jr
CB	`23`	Marquallius Turner	So
S	`25`	Bee Jay Williamson	So
S	`31`	Christian Archangel	Fr
LB	`34`	Reggie Cleveland	Sr
S	`36`	Khiry Morrison	Fr
CB	`38`	Charvis Thornton	Fr
LB	`42`	Maki Carabin	Fr
DE	`43`	Tristan Allen	Jr
DT	`44`	Keivie Rose	Fr
LB	`46`	Ezekiel Barnett	Sr
DE	`47`	Eric Kendzior	Sr
LB	`48`	Alex Zayed	Sr
LB	`49`	Isaiah Windmon	So
DT	`50`	Chris Spence	Sr
DT	`52`	D. J. Jackson	So
LB	`54`	Allen Walker	Fr
DE	`56`	Mykol Clark	Fr
LB	`85`	Willie Baker	Sr
DE	`91`	Steven Shaw	So
LB/DE	`93`	Deshon Hall	So
DL	`95`	Calvin Rhines	Fr
DE	`97`	Milton Williams	Jr
DL	`99`	Malik Wells	Jr
DL		Ben Bell	Fr
DL		Dontrell Cobbs	Fr
LB		Joren Dickey	Jr
LB		Kershawn Fisher	Fr
LB		Tyler Grubbs	Fr
CB		Jemaurian Jones	So
S		Jamison Kelly	Fr
DB		Taz Marshall	Fr
LB		Joseph Mason	Fr
DB		Damon McFarland	Fr
DL		Keveion'ta Spears	Fr
DB		Dallas Taylor-Cortez	So
CB		Cedric Woods	Fr

Special teams

Pos.	#	Name	Class
P/K	`29`	Brady Farlow	Sr
LS	`58`	Reeves Blankenship	Jr
LS	`66`	Noah White	Fr
K/P	`98`	Jacob Barnes	Fr

Head coach

Skip Holtz (Notre Dame)

Coordinators/assistant coaches

Joe Sloan (East Carolina)
Offensive coordinator/qb
David Blackwell (East Carolina)
Defensive coordinator
Dennis Smith (Miami (FL))
Special teams coordinator/olb
Jeff Burris (Notre Dame)
Defensive backs
Brian Gamble (Texas A&M)
Linebackers
Robert McFarland (McNeese State)
Offensive line
Anthony Camp (McNeese State)
Defensive line
Brock Hays (Grambling State)
Running backs
John Allen (James Madison)
Outside receivers
Trey Holtz (Ohio State)
Inside receivers
Kurt Hester (Tulane)
Head strength and conditioning coach
Krista Patrick
Director of external football operation
Paul Smith
Director of internal football operations
Ed Jackson
Assistant A.D./character education
Mac Goode
Graduate assistant
Ross Hornor
Graduate assistant
Jason Shumaker
Director of football recruiting
Jude Holloway
Football video coordinator
Dylan Griffin
Assistant director of recruiting

Legend

(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible

Injured
Redshirt

Roster
Last update: April 15, 2020

Game summaries

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Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40^‡	Commit date
Luke Anthony Quarterback	Dallas, TX	All Saints' Episcopal Abilene Christian	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	–	Feb 5, 2020
Luke Anthony Quarterback	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Ben Bell Defensive Line	Cedar Park, TX	Cedar Park HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	242 lb (110 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Ben Bell Defensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Dontrell Cobbs Defensive Line	West Monroe, LA	West Monroe HS	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	309 lb (140 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Dontrell Cobbs Defensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Joren Dickey Linebacker	Albuquerque, NM	Volcano Vista HS Trinity Valley CC	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	217 lb (98 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Joren Dickey Linebacker	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Harlan Dixon Running Back	Slidell, LA	Slidell HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Harlan Dixon Running Back	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Kershawn Fisher Linebacker	Slidell, LA	Northshore HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	222 lb (101 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Kershawn Fisher Linebacker	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Michael Gause Offensive Line	Byhalia, MS	Byhalia HS Hinds CC	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	285 lb (129 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Michael Gause Offensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Jerren Gilbert Offensive Line	Lake Charles, LA	Sam Houston HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	276 lb (125 kg)	–	Feb 5, 2020
Jerren Gilbert Offensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Tyler Grubbs Linebacker	New Orleans, LA	Holy Cross HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Tyler Grubbs Linebacker	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Xavier Guy Offensive Line	West Monroe, LA	Carroll HS Tyler JC	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Xavier Guy Offensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Bert Hale Offensive Line	Epps, LA	Oak Grove HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	329 lb (149 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Bert Hale Offensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Cleveland "Tre" Harris Wide Receiver	Lafayette, LA	Ovey Comeaux HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	193 lb (88 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Cleveland "Tre" Harris Wide Receiver	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
Jack McKenzie Offensive Line	McComb, MS	Parklane Academy	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	330 lb (150 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Jack McKenzie Offensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
J. D. Head Quarterback	Pearland, TX	Pearland HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
J. D. Head Quarterback	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Jemaurian Jones Defensive Back	Bogue Chitto, MS	Brookhaven HS Copiah–Lincoln CC	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	181 lb (82 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Jemaurian Jones Defensive Back	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Jamison Kelly Defensive Back	Columbia, MS	Columbia HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	192 lb (87 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Jamison Kelly Defensive Back	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Ralpheal "Taz" Marshall Defensive Back	Pearland, TX	Pearland HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	–	Feb 5, 2020
Ralpheal "Taz" Marshall Defensive Back	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Joseph Mason Linebacker	Shreveport, LA	Green Oaks HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	221 lb (100 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Joseph Mason Linebacker	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Damon McFarland Defensive Back	New Orleans, LA	St. Augustine HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	179 lb (81 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Damon McFarland Defensive Back	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
CJ McWilliams Wide Receiver	Haughton, LA	Haughton HS	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	172 lb (78 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
CJ McWilliams Wide Receiver	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN:
Keveion'ta Spears Defensive Line	Baton Rouge, LA	McKinley HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	221 lb (100 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Keveion'ta Spears Defensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Dallas Taylor–Cortez Defensive Back	West Hills, CA	Chaminade HS Iowa Western CC	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	–	Feb 5, 2020
Dallas Taylor–Cortez Defensive Back	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Dakota White Offensive Line	Katy, TX	Katy HS	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Dakota White Offensive Line	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Cedric Woods Cornerback	Monroe, LA	Carroll HS	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	162 lb (73 kg)	–	Dec 18, 2019
Cedric Woods Cornerback	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:

Award	Player	Position	Year

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 19	6:30 p.m.	at Southern Miss	M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS (Rivalry in Dixie)	ESPN2	W 31–30	7,140
September 26	6:00 p.m.	Houston Baptist*	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	ESPN3	W 66–38	7,140
October 2	8:00 p.m.	No. 22 BYU*	LaVell Edwards Stadium Provo, UT	ESPN2	L 14–45	0
October 10	6:30 p.m.	UTEP	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	ESPN2	W 21–17	7,140
October 17	5:00 p.m.	Marshall	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	CBSSN	L 17–35	7,140
October 24	7:00 p.m.	at UTSA	Alamodome San Antonio, TX	ESPNU	L 26–27	6,114
October 31	2:30 p.m.	UAB	Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA	Stadium	W 37–34 ^2OT	7,140
December 3	6:00 p.m.	at North Texas	Apogee Stadium Denton, TX	CBSSN	W 42–31	6,085
December 12	6:00 p.m.	at TCU*	Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX	FS1	L 10–52	10,472
December 23	2:30 p.m.	vs. Georgia Southern*	Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Bowl)	ESPN	L 3–38	3,000
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 24 released prior to game All times are in Central time

Statistics	Louisiana Tech	Southern Miss
First downs	26	20
Total yards	381	377
Rushing yards	163	137
Passing yards	218	240
Turnovers	1	1
Time of possession	27:52	27:02

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Luke Anthony	13/21, 149 yards, 3 TDs
	Rushing	Justin Henderson	18 carries, 69 yards
	Receiving	Adrian Hardy	5 receptions, 79 yards, 1 TD
Southern Miss	Passing	Jack Abraham	23/31, 240 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
	Rushing	Don Ragsdale	11 carries, 56 yards
	Receiving	Tim Jones	8 receptions, 160 yards, 2 TDs

2020_Louisiana_Tech_Bulldogs_football_team

2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team

Preseason

Recruiting class

Award watch lists

C-USA coaches poll

C-USA Preseason All-Conference teams

Roster

Schedule

Game summaries

At Southern Miss

Houston Baptist

At BYU

UTEP

Marshall

At UTSA

UAB

At North Texas

At TCU

Vs. Georgia Southern (New Orleans Bowl)

Players drafted into the NFL

References

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Team	W		L	W		L
East Division
Marshall xy	4	–	1	7	–	3
Florida Atlantic	4	–	2	5	–	4
Western Kentucky	4	–	3	5	–	7
Charlotte	2	–	2	2	–	4
Middle Tennessee	2	–	4	3	–	6
FIU	0	–	3	0	–	5
West Division
UAB xy$	3	–	1	6	–	3
UTSA	5	–	2	7	–	5
Louisiana Tech	4	–	2	5	–	5
North Texas	3	–	4	4	–	6
Rice	2	–	3	2	–	3
Southern Miss	2	–	4	3	–	7
UTEP	0	–	4	3	–	5
Championship: UAB 22, Marshall 13
$ – Conference champion x – Division champion/co-champions y – Championship game participant Note: Due to COVID-19, Old Dominion opted out of the season.

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Houston Baptist	Passing	Bailey Zappe	37/58, 406 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT
	Rushing	Ean Beek	6 carries, 35 yards
	Receiving	Jerreth Sterns	14 receptions, 138 yards, 3 TDs
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Luke Anthony	17/30, 314 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT
	Rushing	Justin Henderson	11 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Wayne Toussant	3 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TDs

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing	Gavin Hardison	18/38, 206 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Deion Hankins	15 carries, 35 yards
	Receiving	Jacob Cowing	7 receptions, 63 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Luke Anthony	11/20, 85 yards
	Rushing	Justin Henderson	15 carries, 54 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Adrian Hardy	4 receptions, 58 yards

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Marshall	Passing	Grant Wells	19/24, 227 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
	Rushing	Brenden Knox	32 carries, 125 yards, 2 TDs
	Receiving	Artie Henry	3 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Luke Anthony	18/25, 180 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Israel Tucker	4 carries, 20 yards
	Receiving	Adrian Hardy	9 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UAB	Passing	Tyler Johnston III	4/9, 81 yards
	Rushing	Spencer Brown	29 carries, 140 yards, 2 TDs
	Receiving	Austin Watkins Jr.	6 receptions, 95 yards
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Aaron Allen	18/26, 191 yards, 2 TDs
	Rushing	Israel Tucker	17 carries, 54 yards
	Receiving	Adrian Hardy	7 receptions, 101 yards, 2 TDs

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Georgia Southern	Passing	Shai Werts	7/12, 126 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Gerald Green	16 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Khaleb Hood	1 reception, 65 yards, 1 TD
Louisiana Tech	Passing	JD Head	9/14, 78 yards, 1 INT
	Rushing	Israel Tucker	20 carries, 123 yards
	Receiving	Isaiah Graham	3 receptions, 26 yards