University of North Texas Athletics
Third Quarter Rally Not Enough At Louisiana Tech
10/22/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
The Bulldogs (3-3, 2-1) used a strong offensive showing in the second quarter to overwhelm the Mean Green (2-4, 2-1). Louisiana Tech quarterback Matt Kubik led the way, completing 16-of-19 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown by halftime.
The Bulldog defense also opened the game strong, limiting the Mean Green to 16 passing yards and 68 total yards in the first half.
However, the Mean Green offense came alive after halftime. Jamario Thomas returned the team’s first kickoff to the 43-yard line, igniting a 75-yard drive that culminated in a diving Brandon Jackson touchdown catch. The sophomore’s highlight-worthy 14-yard grab was the first touchdown of his career.
Patrick Cobbs showed why he is one of the most dangerous weapons in football on the next possession. The senior, who rushed for 108 yards against the Bulldogs, completed a 33-yard halfback pass to Johnny Quinn for the second touchdown pass of his career. The Cobbs-to-Quinn touchdown cut the score to 30-14 with just over four minutes remaining in the third.
The Mean Green defense tightened the clamps on the Bulldog offense in the second half, limiting Louisiana Tech to a pair of field goals in the third quarter. The Bulldogs, who threw for 231 yards in the first half, were limited to just 46 in the third.
The Mean Green, on the other hand, had 145 total yards in the third thanks to the efforts of Cobbs. The 2003 national rushing champion was able to scramble for 62 yards in the third frame alone.
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