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Louisiana Tech Football Team History


Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech University
 Ruston, LA
Founded: 1894
Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium
Capacity: 30,600
Colors: Blue & Red
Coach: Derek Dooley
Conference: Western Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1901  <-- 2007 <- 2008 -> 2009 --> 2024
2008 Season Highlights
 Derek Dooley enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Louisiana Tech.
 
2008 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sun., Dec. 28   Northern Illinois  17   10   W    @ Shreveport, LA   Independence Bowl
 Sat., Sep. 6  @ Kansas  0   29   L       
 Wed., Oct. 1  @ Boise State  3   38   L       
 Sat., Oct. 11  @ Hawaii  14   24   L       
 Sat., Oct. 25  @ Army  7   14   L       
 Sat., Nov. 8  @ San Jose State  21   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 22  @ New Mexico State  35   31   W       
 Sat., Nov. 1  vs. Fresno State  38   35   W       
 Sat., Oct. 18  vs. Idaho  46   14   W       
 Sat., Aug. 30  vs. Mississippi State  22   14   W       
 Sat., Nov. 29  vs. Nevada  31   35   L       
 Sat., Sep. 20  vs. Southeastern Louisiana  41   26   W       
 Sat., Nov. 15  vs. Utah State  45   38   W       
 
2008 Season Totals
  Record8-5
  Points Scored320
  Scoring Average24.6
  Points Allowed308
  Defense Average23.7
  Opponents Record66-73
  Conference Record4-3
  Home Record5-1
  Away Record2-4
2008 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
2008 Western Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Boise State 12-1489164Lost  16-177-029884  Chris Petersen
Louisiana Tech 8-5320308Won  17-104-3187201  Derek Dooley
Hawaii 7-7345404Lost  21-494-3174181  Greg McMackin
Nevada 7-6489420Lost  35-424-3271220  Chris Ault
Fresno State 7-6385404Lost  35-403-4180227  Pat Hill
San Jose State 6-6224259 3-4124157  Dick Tomey
Utah State 3-9288416 2-5181214  Brent Guy
New Mexico State 3-9266409 1-6142273  Hal Clay Mumme

2008 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

2008 All Western Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

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