Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Fall to Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Football Showdown
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, with a 2-3 record, faced off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who held a 2-2 record. The game ended with the Bulldogs scoring 14 and the Cornhuskers doubling that with 28.
In an intense battle at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs displayed a valiant effort against the home team Nebraska Cornhuskers. Despite their determination, the Bulldogs could not overcome their opponents' lead. The game saw an impressive attendance of 87,115 spectators who witnessed every moment of action on an artificial surface under open skies.
The Bulldogs' offense managed to accumulate a total of 338 yards throughout the game. Their passing game was notably active as they achieved 292 passing yards with a completion percentage of about 64 percent and an average gain of roughly six yards per attempt. This included one touchdown pass that covered twenty yards into the end zone.
On the ground, however, it was more challenging for Louisiana Tech as they rushed for only forty-six yards across twenty-one attempts. They did manage to break through once for a rushing touchdown from fourteen yards out but struggled overall with an average of just over two yards per carry.
Penalties were another area where Louisiana Tech felt pressure; they incurred twelve penalties totaling one hundred penalty yards which undoubtedly hindered their momentum throughout four quarters.
Special teams had moments worth noting too: The punting unit worked hard to keep field position in favor by landing three punts inside the twenty-yard line out of seven attempts while averaging over forty-one net yards per punt. On kick returns, they managed thirty-three total return yards on two attempts.
Defensively speaking, Louisiana Tech's squad put up some resistance by recording three sacks and nine tackles for loss which accounted for fifty-six negative yardage against Nebraska's offense. They also forced one fumble during play but were unable to capitalize on turnovers as no interceptions were recorded by either side during this contest.
As both teams fought through each quarter – neither managing to score in the first – it was in subsequent periods where points began ticking up on both sides; however it was always Nebraska maintaining or extending their lead despite efforts from Louisiana Tech players who kept pushing until final whistle blew signaling end of fourth quarter where home team secured fourteen additional points compared to seven from visitors sealing victory at double away team's final tally.