# Louisiana Tech Shuts Out South Alabama After Halftime

Louisiana Tech scored 28 points across the second and third quarters and beat South Alabama 35–20.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-01T00:01:29.520Z
Updated: 2026-11-01T00:01:29.520Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/louisiana-tech-south-alabama-october-31-2026

Louisiana Tech shut out South Alabama in the second half and earned a 35–20 victory in Mobile on Saturday, October 31.

South Alabama led 14–7 after the first quarter, but the Bulldogs scored 21 points in the second period and added another touchdown in the third. The Jaguars did not score after halftime.

Louisiana Tech quarterback Trey Baker threw three touchdown passes, according to the independent final account. Andrew Burnette added a four-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter as the Bulldogs answered South Alabama’s opening score.

The official Sun Belt box score lists Louisiana Tech with a 28–20 lead at halftime and a 35–20 advantage after three quarters. The Bulldogs then protected the 15-point margin through a scoreless fourth.

South Alabama’s Anthony Eager caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Jared Hollins to open the scoring. The Jaguars reached 20 points before the break but could not complete a second-half scoring drive.

Louisiana Tech improved to 6–2 overall and remained unbeaten in conference play at 4–0. South Alabama fell to 4–4 and 2–2.

The victory extended Louisiana Tech’s winning streak and strengthened its position in the Sun Belt West race. The official conference record and separate national game reports agree on the 35–20 final and South Alabama’s scoreless second half.

Sources
Sun Belt Conference — Official October 31 Box Score: https://sunbeltsports.org/boxscore.aspx?id=7ltyipP022aUJKmSgYVs3wXi7up73ghniwD5ElWyd07J7BNseBaMQePf0fY%2F3yUPXQH5ynabRYOQVPBAtj5GSkV07pBmMcp8y6pG1Ng80rmIxQw2Nss2DrXVpxFvQfh1Hckrp6B%2F5%2FbP3NZrHR8BQ8D7NAzd7Mk9cEaaTtiAilA%3D&path=football
CBS Sports — October 31 Final Report: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20261031_LATECH%40SALA/
Fox Sports — October 31 Final Report: https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/baker-throws-3-td-passes-to-lead-louisiana-tech-over-south-alabama-3520

## Sources
- Sun Belt Conference — Official October 31 Box Score: https://sunbeltsports.org/boxscore.aspx?id=7ltyipP022aUJKmSgYVs3wXi7up73ghniwD5ElWyd07J7BNseBaMQePf0fY%2F3yUPXQH5ynabRYOQVPBAtj5GSkV07pBmMcp8y6pG1Ng80rmIxQw2Nss2DrXVpxFvQfh1Hckrp6B%2F5%2FbP3NZrHR8BQ8D7NAzd7Mk9cEaaTtiAilA%3D&path=football
- CBS Sports — October 31 Final Report: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20261031_LATECH%40SALA/
- Fox Sports — October 31 Final Report: https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/baker-throws-3-td-passes-to-lead-louisiana-tech-over-south-alabama-3520