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Bryson Daily and the Army Black Knights and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will face off in the Independence Bowl. The matchup will take place on December 28, 2024 at 9:15 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN.

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• When: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:15 p.m. ET
• Location: Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana
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Army schedule for 2024

Army 2024 statistics and insights

• On the defensive side of the ball, Army was a top-25 unit, ranking 12th best with just 304.1 yards per game. The offense ranks 73rd (380.7 yards per game).
• While Army’s pass defense ranked 26th with 187.2 passing yards allowed per game, the offense was less successful and ranked worst (81.8 passing yards per game).
• The Black Knights have the 40th-ranked offense this season (31.4 points per game), and they have been better on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth with just 16.2 points allowed per game.
• Offensively, the Black Knights ranked in the top 25 in rushing yards and were best in the FBS with 298.9 per game. They rank 32nd in defense (allowing 127 rushing yards per game).
• In terms of third-down efficiency (42.7% third-down percentage allowed), Army ranks 97th on defense this year and has been more effective offensively, posting a third-down conversion rate of 48.7% took eighth place.
• The Black Knights have the 10th-best turnover margin in college football at +11 and force 19 turnovers (48th in the FBS) while committing eight turnovers (second in the FBS).

Army 2024 Key Players

Louisiana Tech’s 2024 schedule

Louisiana Tech 2024 stats and insights

• Louisiana Tech’s defense is the team’s all-time leader, as it ranks ninth-best in the FBS with 301.9 total receiving yards per game. When it comes to offense, it produces a total of 343.8 yards per game, ranking 105th.
• Louisiana Tech’s pass defense has been a leader for the team as it ranks 20th in the FBS with 181.8 pass yards given up per game. On offense, it averages 228.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 65th.
• Offensively, the Bulldogs rank last in the 25, scoring just 22.2 points per game (22nd-worst). On the bright side, they dominate on the defensive side of the ball, conceding just 20.5 points per game (21st).
• The Bulldogs’ rushing offense ranked bottom 25 this season with 115.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 25th in the FBS. They rank 28th on defense with 120.1 rushing yards allowed per contest.
• Louisiana Tech’s defense was outstanding on third down, allowing a 33.3% third-down conversion rate (25th-best). Offensively, it ranks 71st in the FBS with a third-down rate of 39.9%.
• At -4, the Bulldogs have the 90th turnover margin in the FBS with 16 forced turnovers (72nd in the FBS) and 20 committed turnovers (93rd in the FBS).

Louisiana Tech 2024 Key Players

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