Louisiana Tech Holds Off Army In Close Home Victory
RUSTON, La. (Interstat) — Trey Kukuk threw for 185 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 40 yards to lead Louisiana Tech past Army 31-29 on Saturday in a Football Bowl Subdivision game at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Bulldogs improved to 2-2, and the Black Knights dropped to 2-2. Kukuk completed 16 of 22 passes and added 12 carries. Cale Hellums paced Army, finishing 12 of 24 for 151 yards and a touchdown while rushing 19 times for 55 yards and another score. Dylone Brooks had seven carries for 119 yards and a touchdown and two receptions for 81 yards and a score. Kolbe Fields made 13 tackles with two quarterback hurries, Jadon Mayfield added 13 tackles, and Jordan McRae recorded seven tackles and an interception for Louisiana Tech. Elijah Walton posted 11 tackles for Army. Louisiana Tech sealed the home win despite Army’s late touchdown pass from Hellums to Parker Poloskey.