Louisiana Tech will rely on inexperienced kickers at the Independence Bowl against No. 19 Army (11-2) after its steady place kicker and kickoff specialist Buck Buchanan transferred to Colorado last week.
In their first matchup of the season last week, El Dorado was able to overpower the Ruston Bearcats down the stretch, securing a decisive victory in Arkansas.
When Louisiana Tech wrapped up its regular season on Nov. 30 by waxing Kennesaw State 33-0, coaches and players were already preparing for the off-season.
