South Alabama Jaguars @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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| 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 | |
LT | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 34 |
Louisiana Tech uses fourth quarter to beat S Alabama 34-16
RUSTON, La. -- J'Mar Smith threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns and Louisiana Tech broke open a close game in the fourth quarter to beat South Alabama 34-16 on Saturday night.
Entering the final quarter leading 17-16, Louisiana Tech (3-2) broke it open in the fourth when Smith threw a 30-yard score to Adrian Hardy to cap a seven-play, 90-yard drive with 12:17 left. Jonathan Barnes added a 29-yard field goal about eight minutes later, and Boston Scott wrapped up the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown run with 3:17 to play.
Scott had 76 yards on six carries. The Bulldogs outgained South Alabama 479-333 in total yards.
South Alabama (1-4) led once when Cole Garvin threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Jamarius Way early in the game for 7-0 lead. Garvin threw for 235 yards and two interceptions.
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Game Information
Ruston, LA
2026 Standings
| Sun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| App State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Troy | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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