Louisiana Tech University NCAA News

It was all by design. Ross Jenkins was supposed to throw a low pass into the back of Boise State All-American cornerback Kyle Wilson, and tight end Dennis Morris was supposed to reach around Wilson's back for a spectacular touchdown grab.

RUSTON, La. Just when Boise State looked vulnerable, Kellen Moore and the Broncos quickly reminded a national television audience why they've been unbeatable.

Posted by Anthony Stalter No. 7 Boise State beat Louisiana Tech 45-35 on Friday night.

RUSTON - It's an age-old argument that certainly won't be decided tonight in Joe Aillet Stadium.

Louisiana Tech has never played host to a team ranked as high as No. 5 Boise State.

After going with a conservative offensive game plan in its last few road games, Louisiana Tech finally opened up the playbook and threw everything it had at Idaho in a 35-34 loss on Saturday.

With help from an opportunistic defense, Boise State remains in prime position to earn another BCS bowl bid.

Lee Sweeney threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Tim Benford with 3:08 to play, sending the Tennessee Tech to a 20-13 win over Tennessee State on Saturday.

In the final second, Louisiana Tech's Matt Nelson attempted a 56-yard field goal to change the outcome.

RUSTON - In recent years, a game against Idaho was an easy "W" for all but the Western Athletic Conference's worst teams.

Idaho coach Robb Akey has had some time to digest his team's 70-45 loss at Nevada last weekend and reached some conclusions about the Vandals' first Western Athletic Conference defeat.

Louisiana Tech fans hoping for a quarterback change after last week's fourth consecutive road loss in 2009, can hold those thoughts -. for now.

RUSTON - Louisiana Tech announced Monday evening that wide receiver and punter Adrian Linwood has left the team for personal reasons.

A second starting wide receiver at Louisiana Tech left the program in midseason Monday, opening speculation there may be problems within the program.

RUSTON -- Last year, the Bulldogs were "Laying the Foundation." This season, Louisiana Tech returns most of the contributors from a 15-win team which is why "The Time is Now" is an appropriate theme for this year's squad.

Louisiana Tech's chances at a second consecutive bowl berth took a big hit on Saturday when the Bulldogs were unable to come up with the big play they needed in the second half and fell 23-21 at Utah State.

At some point this season Louisiana Tech will inevitably line up for a make-or-break play.

Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley is hoping his Bulldogs face the same amount of adversity in Logan, Utah, this week against Utah State University as they did in Ruston last week against New Mexico State.

RUSTON -- With Saturday's 45-7 blowout victory over New Mexico State well in hand in the second half, Louisiana Tech's younger players got the opportunity to see some significant playing time.

RUSTON - The 2009-10 version of the Lady Techsters and Bulldogs hit the hard court on Tuesday night with renewed enthusiasm for big seasons.