Oct. 17, 2009
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RUSTON, La. - Game Captains: #44 Adrien Cole and #74 Rob McGill
Saturday's game marked the second time Louisiana Tech has held its opponent out of the red zone for the entire game (the last being Nicholls State) and the first FBS team to not reach the red zone since Idaho in 2008.
The 45 points scored by Louisiana Tech marks the most points a Tech team has ever scored on New Mexico State, topping the previous series-high mark of 42 points Tech scored in 1968.
With a career-high 126 receiving yards, Dennis Morris became the first LA Tech player to record 100-plus receiving yards in a game since Morris did so against Idaho in 2008 with 121 yards receiving.
The win improved Louisiana Tech's record at home to 3-0.
Derek Dooley is now 3-0 in Homecoming games.
The win gave Louisiana Tech a 5-4 lead in the all-time series against New Mexico State, the first lead in the all-time series for the Bulldogs.
Louisiana Tech's Antonio Baker and Lon Roberts each made their 31st consecutive start.
Phillip Livas caught a pass early in the first quarter marking the 29th consecutive game Livas has recorded a reception in.
Myke Compton's touchdown in the first quarter came on Louisiana Tech's second possession. Tech has now scored on their second possession in eight of their last 12 games.
Antonio Baker recorded his ninth career forced fumble early in the second quarter against New Mexico State while Deon Young recorded his first career fumble recovery.
Ross Jenkins' rushing touchdown in the second quarter was the junior's first rushing touchdown since Oct. 18, 2008 when he ran into the end zone against Idaho.
Tank Calais recorded his first career interception with a pick in the second quarter against New Mexico State.
Dennis Morris' touchdown reception with less than a minute remaining in the first half his the senior's third touchdown reception of the season, matching his freshman season (2006) for the most touchdown passes he has caught in a single season.
The 24 points scored by Louisiana Tech in the first half Saturday marked the most points Tech has scored in a single half against an FBS opponent since scoring 28 points in the first half at New Mexico State on Nov. 22, 2008.
The first half against New Mexico State marked the first time Tech has held an opponent scoreless in a half since the Bulldogs shutout San Jose State in San Jose on Nov. 8, 2008 in a 21-0 victory.
Adrian Linwood's touchdown reception in the third quarter marked his first career touchdown reception.
Dennis Morris became the first Bulldog to record multiple touchdown catches in a game since Josh Wheeler recorded two touchdown receptions against Utah State on Oct. 21, 2006.
Olajuwon Paige's interception late in the third quarter marked his first career interception.
Adrian Linwood made his first career punt in the game, a 45-yard punt early in the fourth quarter.
The three touchdown passes thrown by Louisiana Tech's Ross Jenkins marks a career high.
Lyle Fitte recorded his first career touchdown on a 26-yard run with 9:15 remaining in the fourth quarter.
