{
  "id": 11834125,
  "title": "Dylone Brooks has TD run, TD catch to help Louisiana Tech fend off Army 31-29",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dylone-brooks-has-td-run-td-catch-to-help-louisiana-tech-fend-off",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:30:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dylone-brooks-td-run-td-033014298.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RUSTON, Louisiana (AP) — Dylone Brooks played a pivotal role in Louisiana Tech's 31-29 victory over Army on Saturday night. Brooks rushed for 119 yards and scored a touchdown, contributing to the Black Knights' lead in the first half. Army's Sergio Snider finished off a 12-play, 83-yard drive with a 24-yard touchdown run to level the score at 7-7 after the first quarter. Zach Mundell tied the game again with a 21-yard touchdown run on Army's opening possession. Brooks broke free for a 72-yard touchdown run with just four plays left in the half, giving Louisiana Tech a 14-7 halftime lead. Samari Howard added a 54-yard touchdown run for Army, pulling the score to 15-14. Cale Hellums scored a 2-point run to make it 15-16. The Bulldogs took a 28-15 lead when wide receiver Marcus Calwise Jr. completed a 74-yard trick play to Brooks, followed by Trey Kukuk's 7-yard touchdown run, putting Louisiana Tech ahead heading into the fourth quarter. Hellums capped a 14-play, 95-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Parker Poloskey, cutting the margin to 31-22 with 7:28 remaining. However, Hunter Rioux's 32-yard field goal attempt gave the Black Knights a 31-29 lead. Hellums finished off a 95-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown toss to Parker Poloskey with 1:07 left, but the onside kick failed. Kukuk threw for 185 yards on 16-of-22 passes for the Bulldogs. Brooks rushed for 119 yards on seven carries and also caught two passes for 81 yards. Hellums completed 12 of 24 passes for 151 yards with one interception. Samari Howard rushed for 158 yards on 12 attempts. Moving forward, Army will host Tulane on Saturday, while Louisiana Tech will host Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Dylone Brooks rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown to help Louisiana Tech hold on for a 31-29 victory over Army on Saturday night.Sergio Snider's 24-yard touchdown run finished off a 12-play, 83-yard drive as Louisiana Tech (2-2) took the lead to start the game.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/eligibility-chaos-forces-texas-tech-reserve-qb-to-catch-a-late-flight-11808753",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:50:29.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/eligibility-chaos-forces-texas-tech-reserve-qb-to-catch-a-late-flight",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:51:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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