Louisiana Tech powered past Missouri State 42-30 behind an explosive ground game featuring Andrew Burnette's two touchdowns including a spectacular 98-yard run. The Bears fought back repeatedly, with Jacob Clark connecting on two touchdown passes including a 75-yard strike to Jeron Askren, but Devin Gandy's momentum-swinging 93-yard kick return touchdown proved decisive. Quarterback Trey Kukuk sealed the win for the Bulldogs with his third rushing touchdown of the game, a 58-yard dash with under four minutes remaining.