GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH (1-1) at CALIFORNIA (2-0)

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH (1-1) at CALIFORNIA (2-0)

<h3>California hopes for easier time vs. Louisiana Tech</h3>

Louisiana Tech (1-1) at No. 8 California (2-0) 6:30 pm EDT

BERKELEY, California (Ticker) -- California coach Jeff Tedfordshould be able to breathe easier this week.


Tedford's eighth-ranked Golden Bears take on Louisiana Tech onSaturday, one week after narrowly avoiding an upset.

Last weekend, the Bears looked like they were en route to acomfortable victory at Colorado State, but they gave up twofourth-quarter touchdowns before hanging on for a 34-28 victory.

Star receiver and return man DeSean Jackson produced 141all-purpose yards - including a 73-yard touchdown on a reverse -for Cal, which was coming off a 45-31 home win over Tennessee.

A Heisman Trophy candidate, Jackson had a 77-yard punt-return TDand 143 all-purpose yards against the Volunteers.


Louisiana Tech nearly upset Western Athletic Conference rivalHawaii at home last week before falling in overtime, 45-44.

Zac Champion threw a two-yard touchdown to Dustin Mitchell inthe extra session but failed on his two-point conversion pass,ending the contest.


Patrick Jackson had two of four rushing touchdowns for theBulldogs, who surrendered 548 passing yards to Warriors starquarterback Colt Brennan.


In the only previous meeting between the teams, Louisiana Techbeat Cal, 41-34, in 1997.

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 0 14:59 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF TD CALIFORNIA
LAVELLE HAWKINS 90 YD KICKOFF RETURN
(JORDAN KAY KICK)

LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 14:47 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 12:44 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 11:34 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 10:06 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 9:29 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 8:52 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 8:25 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 7:35 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 6:52 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 5:33 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 5:07 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 5:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 4:03 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 3:10 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 2:34 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 1:51 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 0:55 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: LOUISIANA TECH at CALIFORNIA

<div class="pre">NCAAF LOUISIANA TECH 0
CALIFORNIA (8) 7 0:49 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>