Louisiana Tech secures comeback victory over Louisiana-Lafayette, 32-31
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Louisiana Tech rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Louisiana-Lafayette 32-31 on Saturday night in Ruston, Louisiana. Trailing 31-19, Louisiana Tech scored 19 points in the final quarter, highlighted by Blake Baker's touchdown pass to Eli Finley with just 46 seconds remaining. Baker completed 32 of 42 passes for 319 yards and tossed three touchdown passes while also rushing for one. Jalen Mickens contributed a three-yard touchdown run earlier in the quarter. Louisiana-Lafayette got strong performances from Lunch Winfield, who threw for 239 yards and a touchdown, but ultimately fell short. Both teams will next compete on Saturday; Louisiana-Lafayette will host Troy, while Louisiana Tech travels to Louisiana-Monroe.
- •Louisiana Tech scored 19 fourth-quarter points to win.
- •Baker threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another.
- •Mickens had a crucial 3-yard touchdown run.
- •Winfield passed for 239 yards but had two interceptions.
- •Next games: Louisiana-Lafayette hosts Troy; Louisiana Tech visits Louisiana-Monroe.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Louisiana Tech beats Louisiana-Lafayette 32-31 after 19-point 4th quarter
"(AP) — Blake Baker threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, and Louisiana Tech scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 32-31 on Saturday night. Jalen Mickens' 3-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter pulled Louisiana Tech to 24-13.
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