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RECAP | Louisiana Tech played a complete football game in all three phases and defeated Middle Tennessee 40-24 inside Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Parker McNeil returned to the starting lineup at quarterback and played well throwing for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns.

All three touchdowns came in the first half when the Bulldogs piled up 350 total yards to lead 27-21 at intermission.

The Tech defense and special teams showed up in third quarter.

Tech's defense forced four turnovers in the third quarter, including a pick six by Willie Roberts to extend Tech's lead to 34-21.

Later in the quarter, Praise Okorie blocked a punt to setup a short Jacob Barnes field goal.

Barnes was 4/5 in the field goal department on the afternoon.

In the second half, Scott Power's defense was able to limit Middle Tennessee to only three points.

It would be a massive mistake not to mention the play of Tre Harris at receiver for the Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon.

Harris hauled in 7 passes for a career-high 157 yards and 2 touchdowns. Harris also had a couple of incredible one-handed catches down the field in the win.

Louisiana Tech will travel to UTSA for a Conference USA match-up next weekend. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 PM on ESPN+.

Individual Statistics

Parker McNeil | 14/33 (42%) for 285 yards, 3 TDs & 1 INT

Marquis Crosby | 24 carries for 123 yards

Tre Harris | 7 catches for 157 yards, 2 TDs

Cyrus Allen | 4 catches for 109 yards, 1 TD

Cecil Singleton | 8 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 FF, 1 PBU

Myles Brooks | 2 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 PBU

Willie Roberts | 3 tackles, 1 INT, 1 TD

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