Louisiana Tech football score vs. FIU: Live updates
After a 42-41 overtime loss to Rice on Saturday, the Louisiana Tech football squad came out of the battle with some bruises.
The Bulldogs (2-5, 1-2 Conference-USA) head to Miami to face FIU (3-4, 1-2 CUSA) on Friday (7 p.m., CBS Sports Network). La Tech holds a 4-0 all-time record against the Panthers. The last time the programs met resulted in a 43-31 win for Louisiana Tech in 2019.
Louisiana Tech is looking for its first road win since a 42-31 win over North Texas in 2020. The Bulldogs are spending the week looking for answers at quarterback. Against Rice, Parker McNeil exited late in the first quarter. Matthew Downing left with less than a minute of regulation time after a season-ending knee injury, causing Landry Lyddy to step up as quarterback. Now, the starting spot is up for grabs.
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On the other hand, Grayson James will lead the Panthers. James has completed 144 of 232 passes for 1,299 yards and eight TDS with six interceptions. With the Bulldogs having trouble defending against the run game, Panthers running back Lexington Joseph may cause trouble. Joseph has 66 carries for 383 yards and three TDs this season.
Louisiana Tech football score vs. FIU: Live updates
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