Bulldogs chewing up opposing defenses

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 22: Ryan Higgins #14 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in action during the game against the FIU Panthers at FIU Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)Louisiana Tech, just like its opponent in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, lost a ton of talent from its 2015 football team.

Heading the list of departures were two of the best players in recent program history — running back Kenneth Dixon and defensive tackle Vernon Butler. Dixon, who rushed for 4,483 yards and 72 touchdowns during his prolific college career, was a fourth…