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Louisiana Tech at BYU
Oct 3, 2020 • Completed
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA

Final Score
14 - 45

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Game Conditions
Humidity
29%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
BYU pulls away from Louisiana Tech 45-14
BYU defeated Louisiana Tech 45-14 in Week 5 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 513-313 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 45-14. Luke Anthony pass complete to Smoke Harris for 66 yds for a TD (Jacob Barnes KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Louisiana Tech the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 513 total yards, 188 rushing yards, and 325 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 313 total yards, including 74 on the ground and 239 through the air.
BYU converted 6-10 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, BYU led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Oldroyd 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Luke Anthony pass complete to Smoke Harris for 66 yds for a TD (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-7 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Wilson run for 9 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 7-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Allgeier run for 1 yd for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 21-7 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Gunner Romney for 22 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 28-7 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Carter Wheat for 22 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 14-7 over Louisiana Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Wilson run for 1 yd for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 35-7 over Louisiana Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-14
BYU defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
513-313
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
188
BYU averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
325
BYU averaged 12.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | BYU | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 513 | 313 |
| Passing Yards | 325 | 239 |
| Rushing Yards | 188 | 74 |
| First Downs | 26 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 7-58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-26 | 22-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 29:33 | 30:12 |