By Hunter Corneliusson, Louisiana Tech Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications
RUSTON – The 2022 Louisiana Tech football season and Sonny Kumba The season officially begins when the Bulldogs take on the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo., at 7 p.m. CT at Faurot Field.
About La Tech (0-0)
Louisiana Tech returns 50 letterwinners, including 17 starters, and added 34 newcomers to the 2022 roster. Tech has retained eight of its 11 defensive starters since the 2021 season, headlined by two-time All-Conference USA linebacker honors. Tyler Grubbs and 2021 All-C-USA honorable mention defensive back BeeJay Williamson. The Bulldogs return three of their five leading tacklers from the 2021 campaign, including Grubbs (97), Williamson (52) and their top four tacklers. Jayden Cole (48) LA Tech also added depth in the secondary by adding defensive backs Miles Brooks And Willie Roberts Transferred from Stephen F. Austin, played defensive coordinator Scott Power.
Tech returns six starters on the offensive line Abraham Dolphin, Joshua died And Biron Russell, in addition to wide receivers Smoke Harris, Trey Harris and tight end Griffin Hebert.. The Bulldogs return 59.6 percent of their receiving yards, 65.3 percent of their receiving yards and 59 percent of their receiving touchdowns from last season. TCU transfer Matthew Downing Texas Tech won the first quarter after struggling in transition Parker McNeil In fall camp. Downing played for the Horde Frogs under Cumbie from 2019-20.
Head coach Sonny Kumba He entered his first season at the helm of the LA Tech football program. LA Tech is one of 29 FBS schools with a new coach this season.
About Missouri (0-0)
Elijah Drinkwitz enters his third season as the Tigers’ head football coach. Mizzou returns 18 starters from last season, including six on offense, eight on defense and four on special teams. In the year On August 9, Drinkwitz named Brady Cook the starting quarterback for the season opener. Cook will make his second career start as the opener. Cook completed 46 of 58 passes for 345 yards and two touchdowns a year ago. Trajan Jeffcoat and Isaiah McGuire will highlight a strong defensive front for Mizzou. Jeffcoat had 34 tackles, including 10 for a loss a year ago, while McGuire recorded 55 stops, 14 tackles for loss and a team-best six sacks.
Mizzou finished the 2021 campaign with a 6-7 overall record and a 24-22 loss to Army in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.
Game day information
day – Thursday September 1st
Time: 7 pm (CT)
Location: Columbia, Mo.
Location: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
Page: FieldTurf
A series of stories
Series: First meeting 0-0
In Ruston: N/A
In Colombia: N/A
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