Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football

2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
247.8 PYPG
98.4 RYPG
21.3 PPG
346.1 TotY/G

Team Information

Ground Joe Aillet Stadium
City Ruston, Louisiana
Conference Conference USA,
Nickname Bulldogs

2024 Regular Season Leaders

All Statistics
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Omiri Wiggins
211
Fred Robertson
125
Amani Givens
123
Receiving Yards

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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Bio

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A). They represent the Louisiana Tech University. They were affiliated with the Western Athletic Conference for 12-season, after which they transitioned to Conference USA in 2013. Their home games take place at Joe Aillet Stadium since 1968. With a legacy dating back to 1901, Louisiana Tech boasts a cumulative record of 640 wins, 496 losses, and 37 ties across 123 seasons.

Notable achievements include 3 Division II national championships, 25 conference titles, and appearances in 28 postseason games, including 13 major college bowl games.

Name of TeamLouisiana Tech Bulldogs
First season1901 (123 years ago)
Athletic directorRyan Ivey
Head coachSonny Cumbie (3rd season, 6–18 (.250))
StadiumJoe Aillet Stadium (capacity: 28,562)
LocationRuston, Louisiana
ConferenceConference USA
DivisionDivision I FBS
Field surfaceFieldTurf
Conference titles25
Division titles2
Fight songTech Fight
MascotTech (live), Champ (costumed)
RivalsLouisiana, Louisiana–Monroe, Northwestern State, Southern Miss
Consensus All-Americans3

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Introduction

Louisiana Tech University established its football program in 1901 under the guidance of Edwin Barber. Subsequently, Percy Prince took the helm in 1909, leading the team to victory in the 1915 Louisiana Intercollege Athletic Association championship. Following this success, George Bohler coached the Bulldogs from 1930 to 1933, achieving a notable undefeated season in 1931.

Over the years, Louisiana Tech has claimed three national titles, including the College Division National Championship in 1972 and the Division II National Championship in 1973. Additionally, they have secured an impressive 25 conference championships, with 20 outright victories. Since joining Conference USA in 2013, the Bulldogs have continued to demonstrate their competitiveness by clinching the C-USA West title twice and sharing it once. This consistent success underscores their prominent position in college football.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football History

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football History spans over a century, dating back to 1901, when Edwin Barber coached the team. Percy Prince led the Bulldogs to their first championship in 1915. From 1940 to 1966. When Joe Aillet was coaching, Tech Football had a really good period. Aillet became the coach who won the most games in Tech football history during this time. Maxie Lambright took over from Aillet, guiding the team to three consecutive national championships from 1972 to 1974 and coaching legendary quarterback Terry Bradshaw.

Larry Beightol's tenure in 1979 saw a downturn in performance, leading to Billy Brewer's appointment from 1980 to 1982, during which the team won the Southland Conference title. A. L. Williams followed, achieving moderate success, including an appearance in the 1984 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game. Carl Torbush's brief stint in 1987 was followed by Joe Raymond Peace's tenure from 1988 to 1995, where the Bulldogs experienced mixed results. Gary Crowton took over from 1996 to 1998, leading the team to a 21-13 record before departing for an NFL role with the Chicago Bears.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Coach

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football has been led by 33 head coaches and one interim head coach since its inception in 1901. Currently leading the team is Sonny Cumbie, he was appointed on November 30, 2021. Prior to his role with the Bulldogs, Cumbie held positions as interim head coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach at Texas Tech University.

Here is a full list of all the head coaches of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team and how long they served as head coach

Coach NameTenure
Sonny Cumbie2022–present
Skip Holtz2013–2021
Sonny Dykes2010–2012
Derek Dooley2007–2009
Jack Bicknell, Jr.1999–2006
Gary Crowton1996–1998
Joe Raymond Peace1988–1995
Carl Torbush1987
A. L. Williams1983–1986
Billy Brewer1980–1982
Pat Patterson1979
Larry Beightol1979
Maxie Lambright1967–1978
Joe Aillet1940–1966
Ray E. Davis1939
Eddie McLane1934–1938
George Bohler1930–1933
Tod Rockwell1928–1929
Hugh E. Wilson1926–1927
Ralph C. Kenney1925
Philip Arbuckle1924
William Henry Dietz1922–1923
R. Foster Clark1920–1921
Percy S. Prince1909–1915, 1919
Villis Stephen Pugh1917
A. Flack1916
A. L. Cornell1908
George L. Watkins1907
Zack T. Young1906
J. U. Bragg1905
E. G. Pierce1904
W. M. Robb1903
Frank Singleton1902
Edwin Barber1901

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium

Joe Aillet Stadium, situated in Ruston, Louisiana, serves as the home turf for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs football team, competing in Conference USA. It replaced the original Tech Stadium, where the Bulldogs played until 1967. Opening its gates in 1968 under the name Louisiana Tech Stadium, it underwent a renaming in 1972 to honor Joe Aillet, the retired head football coach and athletic director.

The stadium's seating capacity was initially 23,318. It was part of a broader athletic complex, housing facilities like a baseball stadium, tennis courts, and track and field areas. Notable renovations include the Charles Wyly Athletic Center in 2001, the Davison Athletics Complex in 2015, and updates to the press and sky boxes in 2017. The most recent additions, ongoing as of the last update, include a student-athlete success center and a new video board, enhancing both player and fan experiences.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Rivals

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football has notable rivalries with various teams.

Louisiana

One significant rivalry is with Louisiana, with their football history dating back to 1910. Although they've had times when they did not play against each other, the series has seen consistent matchups over the years.

Louisiana-Monroe

Another notable rivalry is Louisiana-Monroe, which started in 1953. Despite being neighbors, they haven't faced off since 2000, with Tech leading the series. The rivalry with Northwestern State, which started in 1907, was a traditional fixture, often played during the Louisiana State Fair until the late 1980s.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Record and stats

  • Since its starting in 1901, Louisiana Tech has accumulated 640 victories, 496 defeats, and 37 ties in football.

  • The Bulldogs have won 25 conference championships, with 20 titles secured outright and 5 shared with other teams.

  • Among these championships, Louisiana Tech has claimed 2 Louisiana Intercollege Athletic Association championships, 3 Louisiana Intercollege championships, 10 Gulf States championships, 8 Southland championships, and 2 WAC championships.

  • Notable seasons include 1997, when the Bulldogs finished with a 9–2 record, the best among nine Division I-A Independents.

  • In 1999, Louisiana Tech achieved an impressive 8–3 record, standing as the sole team among 7 Division I-A Independents with a winning record.

  • Since their inclusion in Conference USA in 2013, the Bulldogs have won the C-USA West division title outright twice and shared it once.

Conference championships

SeasonConferenceCoachOverall RecordConference Record
1915Louisiana Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPercy S. Prince3–1–22–0–1
1921R. Foster Clark6–03–0
1941Louisiana Intercollegiate ConferenceJoe Aillet5–4–14–0
19456–43–1
19475–44–0
1949Gulf States Conference7–25–0
1952†6–1–23–0–2
1953†6–35–1
19559–16–0
1957†6–44–1
1958†7–34–1
19599–15–0
1960†8–24–1
19649–15–0
1969Maxie Lambright8–25–0
1971Southland Conference9–24–1
197212–05–0
197312–15–0
197411–15–0
19779–1–24–0–1
19786–54–1
1982Billy Brewer10–35–0
1984A.L. Williams10–55–1
2001Western Athletic ConferenceJack Bicknell III7–57–1
2011Sonny Dykes8–56–1

Division championships

SeasonDivisionCoachOpponentCG result
2014Conference USA - WestSkip HoltzMarshallL 23–26
2016Conference USA - WestSkip HoltzWestern KentuckyL 44–58
2019Conference USA - WestSkip HoltzN/A lost tiebreaker to UAB

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Roster

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Roster features diverse players, each bringing a unique skill to the team Players on the offense side include:

PLAYERPOS
Hank BachmeierQB
Blake BakerQB
Evan BullockQB
Reed OdellQB
Jaden OsborneQB
Brendon StricklandQB
Jack TurnerQB
Marquis CrosbyRB
Jacob FieldsRB
Keldric MoodyRB
Tyre SheltonRB
Charvis ThorntonRB
Keith Willis Jr.RB
Jacall WynderRB
Cyrus AllenWR
Daxton ChavezWR
Zyion ClavilleWR
Decoldest CrawfordWR
Koby DuruWR
Tru EdwardsWR
Smoke HarrisWR
Bud HollowayWR
Marlion JacksonWR
Dedrick LatulasWR
Devonta LeeWR
Julien LewisWR
Solo LewisWR
Adem MadiseWR
Kyle MaxwellWR
Matthew McCallisterWR
Jay WilkersonWR
Dakota WilliamsWR
Tavis WilliamsWR
Eli FinleyTE
Collin FrantaTE
Nate JonesTE
John LockeTE
Ryan RiveraTE
Kendrick RuckerTE
Keystone AllisonOL
Kenneth BannisterOL
Caleb BilliotOL
Elijah BowserOL
Roy Brackins IIIOL
Jonah BrewsterOL
Carson BrunoOL
Brett CanisOL
Hayden ChristmanOL
Abraham DelfinOL
Jerren GilbertOL
Bert HaleOL
Mykel JaniseOL
Ray KellyOL
Ja'Marion KennedyOL
Landon NelsonOL
Biron RossellOL
Jadon SmithOL
Troy Smith IIIOL
Dakota WhiteOL

Players on the defensive side include:

PLAYERPOS
Ezekiel Durham-CampbellDE
David BlayDL
Jakobe BrockDL
J'Dan BurnettDL
Kells BushDL
Mykol ClarkDL
Jessie EvansDL
Jayden GrayDL
Deshon Hall Jr.DL
Zion NasonDL
Obinna OkekeDL
Omar PewDL
Zyun ReevesDL
Charlie RobinsonDL
Judd RouyeaDL
Delvin WhitakerDL
Rason Williams IIDL
DeMardrick BluntLB
Jeslord BoatengLB
Hugh DavisLB
Colton DeckardLB
Kolbe FieldsLB
Brevin RandleLB
Matthew WeinerLB
Zach ZimosLB
Devin BellDB
Kobe ByrdDB
Joshua CobbsDB
Donajz DunnDB
Demarcus Griffin-TaylorDB
Myles HeardDB
Cam HillDB
Zion HopesDB
Kenyatta McNeeseDB
Isaiah McelvaneDB
Keyshawn PaulDB
Michael RichardDB
Roderick RobersonDB
Willie RobertsDB
Jhamal Shelby Jr.DB
Cecil Singleton Jr.DB
Qua'veon TurnerDB
David Webb IIIDB
Cedric WoodsDB

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Schedule

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football Schedule for the Regular Season is as follows:

DATEOPPONENT
Sat, Aug 31Nicholls
Sat, Sep 14NC State
Sat, Sep 21Tulsa
Sat, Sep 28Florida International
Thu, Oct 10Middle Tennessee
Tue, Oct 15New Mexico State
Tue, Oct 22UTEP
Tue, Oct 29Sam Houston
Sat, Nov 9Jacksonville State
Sat, Nov 16Western Kentucky
Sat, Nov 23Arkansas
Sat, Nov 30Kennesaw State

FAQ's On Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football

A. Louisiana Tech joined Conference USA in 2013 after competing in the Western Athletic Conference for 12 seasons.

A. The Bulldogs play their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium, their home ground since 1968.

A. The Bulldogs have won 25 conference championships throughout their history.

A. Sonny Cumbie currently leads the Bulldogs as their head coach.

A. The Bulldogs have 640 wins across 123 seasons of play.

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