Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Roster 2019 Bulldogs Roster

Head Coach: Skip Holtz        2017 Salary: $700,000        Offensive Coordinator: Todd Fitch       Defensive Coordinator: Blake Baker         

Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium       Surface: Turf        City: Ruston        State: Louisiana

Louisiana Tech suffered through an uncharacteristic season last year, winning only seven games. For the Bulldogs, the fact that seven wins is a disappointment is a measure of how far the program has come. Louisiana Tech was a young team last year that struggled to close out games late. A few breaks could have led to three or four more wins.

This season, the Bulldogs are more experienced and likely learned their lessons from last season. The Bulldogs closed the season on a three-game winning streak which included a 41-point win in their bowl game against SMU. J'Mar Smith struggled at the helm of the offense last season, but he has another year of experience and many of his wide receivers are returning this season. Teddy Veal is the top returning receiver who gives Smith a reliable option in the slot.

While the offense took a step back last season, the defense progressed. For Louisiana Tech, average on the defensive side of the ball is actually a good result, given that the offense usually can put points on the board. Where the Bulldogs improved was in not yielding the big play to its opponents. Until the offense returns to its glory, the defense will be called on to keep the Bulldogs in the game.

The Conference USA is ripe for the picking as several other conference powers are undergoing transition this season. Bulldogs’ games are usually unpredictable shootouts and a couple of breaks in the other direction could put Louisiana Tech at the top of its division.