Sept. 6, 2009
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Auburn, Ala. - Game Captains for Tech: #5 D'Anthony Smith, #20 Daniel Porter and #34 Antonio Baker
Louisiana Tech's all-time record against Auburn now sits at 0-11-1 with AU winning the last seven meetings.
Auburn's Onterio McCalebb (22-148) and Ben Tate (20-118) both eclipsed the century mark on the ground, the fi rst time an individual has ran for over 100 yards against Louisiana Tech since Nevada's Luke Lippincott recorded 112 yards rushing against LA Tech on Dec. 1, 2007.
Louisiana Tech recorded 96 yards rushing, the second consecutive game LA Tech has rushed for under 100 yards as a team. Prior to rushing for only 92 yards in the Independence Bowl last year, the last time LA Tech rushed for under 100 yards was on Oct. 25 at Army (68 yards rushing).
Houston Tuminello recorded career-high in receptions with three, all coming in the first half Dennis Morris' 18-yard touchdown reception in the fi rst quarter was his fifth career touchdown catch.
Tonight's attendance was announced at 81,143, the largest crowd Louisiana Tech has played in front of since Nov. 10, 2007 when LA Tech played before a crowd of 92,512 at No. 2 LSU.
Leading all LA Tech players, #34 Antonio Baker and #60 Lon Roberts made their 26th consecutive start.
Matt Broha's fumble recovery in the second quarter was the fi rst fumble recovery of his career.
The interception thrown by Ross Jenkins in the third quarter was the fi rst interception suffered by Jenkins in four consecutive starts. Jenkins started the game by completing a career-high 10 straight passes. He finished the night completing 18 of 33 passes for 149 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Auburn's 93-yard touchdown pass from Chris Todd to Terrell Zachery was the longest play allowed by the Louisiana Tech defense since Boise State's Ryan Dinwiddie connected to Lou Fanucchi on a 97-yard touchdown pass in 2002.
Ross Jenkins' 33-yard run in the third quarter is the longest rush of his career.
Five true freshmen saw action for the Bulldogs in the game, including running back Tyrone Duplessis, running back D.J. Morrow, wide receiver Lyle Fitte, kicker Matt Nelson, and defensive back Quinn Giles.
Both Duplessis and Morrow rushed for six yards in their first career collegiate game while Fitte registered two receptions for 17 yards.
Also seeing their first career action for the Bulldogs were tight end Chandler Spence (RS-FR), defensive back Olajuwon Paige (JC transfer), punter Cade Glasgow (RS-FR), and linebacker Solomon Randle (RS-FR).
Linebacker Adrien Cole recorded a career-high with 10 tackles in the game, including three solo stops.
