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Dylone Brooks has TD run, TD catch to help Louisiana Tech fend off Army 31-29
Brooks ran for 119 yards and scored twice as Louisiana Tech held off Army after a failed onside kick.
Saturday night in Ruston, Louisiana Tech defeated the Army Black Knights 31-29 at Joe Aillet Stadium, with running back Dylone Brooks rushing for 119 yards and a touchdown to help the Bulldogs avenge a 2024 Independence Bowl loss.
The Bayou has historically troubled Army, which has lost five of its last six games in Louisiana since 2020; both teams now stand at 2-2 following the non-league contest.
Louisiana Tech amassed 501 yards of offense to counter Army's 431 total yards, with Bulldogs quarterback Tony Kukuk completing 16-of-22 passes for 185 yards and receiver Marcus Calwise Jr. throwing a 74-yard touchdown pass to Brooks.
Army quarterback Cale Hellums led a late rally, cutting the deficit to two points with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Parker Poloskey with 1:07 remaining, but a failed onside kick sealed the narrow Bulldogs victory.
With the non-league contest complete, the Black Knights return to American Conference action by hosting Tulane on October 10, while Louisiana Tech hosts Louisiana-Lafayette this Saturday.