EL PASO, Texas -- J'Mar Smith accounted for four touchdowns -- passing for two and rushing for two -- as Louisiana Tech built a huge halftime lead and defeated winless UTEP 41-21 on Saturday.
Smith passed for 203 yards with scoring passes to Teddy Veal and Boston Scott. He also rushed 49 yards on eight carries.
The Bulldogs (5-6, 3-4 Conference USA) opened the scoring near the end of the first quarter with a 23-yard pass from Smith to Scott. Louisiana Tech went on to a 28-0 halftime lead after Jaqwis Dancy tore off on a 54-yard run, DaMarion King returned an interception 71 yards and Smith added a 10-yard run.