None of the games have been decided by more than five points. The Louisiana Tech defense has made every game close. It was more of a collective approach for the Mustangs, and getting backs like Greg Garner more touches will give Williams needed rest and make the defense adjust to two different running styles. Williams totaled 65 of Tech's 132 rushing yards while SMU had 184. Williams was the leading ball carrier for either team and added a receiving TD, but the Mustangs had three players with more rushing yards. has been the workhorse for the Bulldogs' running attack. Mordecai was 36-for-48 passing for 395 yards and five touchdowns.īoth quarterbacks exceeded 300 yards passing. Kendall finished 24-for-41 passing for 351 yards and four touchdowns. It was a good look to see would've won the Oklahoma starting spot if two Heisman winners, two first overall NFL Draft picks and three NFL starting quarterbacks weren't in front of them.Īt halftime, both QBs surpassed 150 yards passing and were seemingly fueling off of each other. It was the first time that Mordecai and Kendall faced off against each other. Without a doubt, quarterback Austin Kendall of Louisiana Tech and Mordecai proved why they competed at a high level. View Gallery: Isaiah Graham: A look at the LA Tech football receiver, TCU transfer Battle of Oklahoma transfers More: Why Lou Holtz told son, LA Tech coach Skip Holtz that he made 'stupid call' in latest win More: Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz curses on postgame radio show after loss to SMU football SMU football video highlights, final score Here are some takeaways from Tech's second home game of the season. I'm proud of our players, I'm proud of the way they competed through highs and lows and ups and downs," Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz said. "There's nothing that anyone can say to take the pain away. The Bulldogs (1-2) were heavy underdogs at home against the Mustangs (3-0) but played through the very last whistle. Louisiana Tech had extended its lead to 37-33 after Jacob Barnes made a 47-yard field goal with 36 seconds left and forcing SMU to score with no timeouts remaining. as time expired to steal a 39-37 win from Louisiana Tech at Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday. Quarterback Tanner Mordecai showed exceptional poise to drive SMU down the field for a game-winning 33-yard Hail Mary to Roderick Roberson Jr. View Gallery: Austin Kendall: A look at the LA Tech football quarterback