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BLAKE BAKER #5 - QUARTERBACK - LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS
1251 YDS •
5 TD •
3Â INTÂ
1251 YDS
5 TD
3 INT
Blake Baker's future unknown as he interviews for head coaching job elsewhere Lane Kiffin was officially introduced as LSU's next head football coach on Monday afternoon in Baton Rouge. Kiffin coming to LSU sent shockw...
Out for 2025 season Baker (knee) is out for the remainder of the 2025 season, per Matt Belinson of the Ruston Daily Leader.
Impact Baker was knocked out of Louisiana Tech's loss to Delaware in the first quarter and did not return. Now, it's official: the starting gunslinger will miss the rest of the Bulldogs season with a torn ACL. It's a brutal blow, obviously, but now, Louisiana Tech will turn to Trey Kukuk at quarterback. Kukuk has thrown for 297 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions this season while picking up 134 rushing yards as well.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't return after injury Baker (undisclosed) did not return after suffering a first-quarter injury in Saturday's 25-24 loss to Delaware.
Impact Baker went down with an unknown injury against the Hens, and it was serious enough for him to stay sidelined. The starting quarterback completed four of seven passes for 41 yards before his departure. He'll aim to get back to full health before next Saturday's away game at Washington State.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury Saturday Baker (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Saturday's matchup versus Delaware, per Matt Belinson of the Ruston Daily Leader.
Impact Baker has yet to return to the game after suffering an injury late in the fourth quarter. Evan Bullock has taken over at quarterback while Baker remains sidelined.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Clay Thevenin, Blake Baker propel Louisiana Tech to 55-14 victory over Sam Houston
Clay Thevenin rushed for 143 yards and three scores, Blake Baker had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run and Louisiana Tech breezed to a 55-14 victory over Sam HoustonNOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Two TDs, INT Baker went 17-for-21 for 221 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against Sam Houston on Friday. He also ran seven times for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Impact This is pretty much par for the course for Baker. He's yet to throw for more than one touchdown in a game, but he does some damage with his legs and has three rushing scores. Really Baker's job is to keep the offense moving, and the Bulldogs are now one win away from bowl eligibility.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Throws TD, INT Baker went 31-for-45 for 340 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against WKU on Tuesday. He also ran 10 times for 49 yards.
Impact Baker bounced back, and then some, after getting banged up. He's only thrown four touchdowns against two picks, but he wasn't starting for the entirety of the season. Plus, he's added 219 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Available vs. Western Kentucky Baker (undisclosed) is off Louisiana Tech's injury report ahead of Tuesday night against Western Kentucky.
Impact Baker was considered day-to-day as of last Friday, but the starting quarterback is good to go against the Hilltoppers. Baker has tossed for 659 yards, three touchdowns and one interceptions while completing 61.0 percent of his passes.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Status day-to-day Baker (undisclosed) is day-to-day before Tuesday's game against Western Kentucky, Matt Belinson of the Ruston Daily Leader reports.
Impact Baker's latest game, both Week 7 at Kennesaw State and a start, barely includes more than 10 pass attempts. According to Belinson, an undisclosed injury is why the quarterback's aforementioned stats are limited. The subsequent report indicates that despite Baker being day-to-day, he may be available when Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky log their upcoming game.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Historic stat shows the dominance of LSU's defense this season The LSU Tigers have one of the best defenses in all of college football. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker has done a tremendous job of reva...
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Rushes for 35 yards Baker went 6-for-11 for 46 yards and ran six times for 35 yards against Kennesaw State on Thursday.
Impact The Louisiana Tech coaching staff has been restless about quarterbacks in the past, and that seems to have reared its head again. Three different players saw time under center in this game, creating real questions going forward.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Turnovers raise concerns Baker went 18-for-26 for 137 yards, one touchdown, and one pick against UTEP on Saturday. He also lost two fumbles.
Impact Louisiana Tech looks legit this year, and Baker has been at the helm for the last few games. However, three turnovers, even in a win, is concerning. With a bye coming up, the Bulldogs staff will probably think long and hard about returning Trey Kukuk to the starting role.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Turnovers raise concerns Baker went 18-for-26 for 137 yards, one touchdown, and one pick against UTEP on Saturday. He also lost two fumbles.
Impact Louisiana Tech looks legit this year, and Baker has been at the helm for the last few games. However, three turnovers, even in a win, is concerning. With a bye coming up, the Bulldogs staff will probably think long and hard about returning Trey Kukuk to the starting role.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Louisiana Tech forces 5 INTs, return 2 for touchdowns to beat UTEP 30-11
Blake Baker throws a touchdown pass to Marques Singleton Jr., leading Louisiana Tech to a 30-11 victory over UTEP on Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press
Rushes for TD Baker went 15-for-21 for 239 yards and ran 13 times for 29 yards and a score against USM on Saturday.
Impact Even though Trey Kukuk (undisclosed) was healthy enough to play, Baker saw every snap under center. He was efficient through the air, and the Bulldogs picked up their third win of the season. Expect Baker to be the guy going forward.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Louisiana Tech jumps out early and holds on to beat Southern Miss 30-20
Blake Baker throws for 239 yards and runs for a touchdown as Louisiana Tech defeats Southern Miss 30-20 on Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Starting in Week 4 Baker will start against Southern Miss on Saturday, Jeremy Bryant of KTVE 10 HARD 14 reports.
Impact Baker looked impressive in the Week 3 matchup against NMSU, going 8-for-16 for 182 yards and a touchdown while also adding 15 carries for 103 rushing yards and another score. Even though Trey Kukuk (undisclosed) is ready to roll, Baker will get the starting nod after his impressive relief appearance last week.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Steps in as starter Baker went 8-for-16 for 182 yards and a touchdown against NMSU on Saturday. He also ran 15 times for 103 yards and a score.
Impact Baker got a little playing time against LSU last week and apparently did enough to get a shot as the primary signal caller. He offered more big-play potential than Trey Kukuk, and he also clearly did quite a bit of damage on the ground.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Steps in as starter Baker went 8-for-16 for 182 yards and a touchdown against NMSU on Saturday. He also ran 15 times for 103 yards and a score.
Impact Baker got a little playing time against LSU last week and apparently did enough to get a shot as the primary signal caller. He offered more big-play potential than Trey Kukuk, and he also clearly did quite a bit of damage on the ground.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
LSU Football legend loves what he sees from the Tiger defense The new-look LSU defense continues to impress so far in 2025. The second season under defensive coordinator Blake Baker is yielding tremendo...
SEPTEMBER 14 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM
Blake Baker's 2 TDs helps Louisiana Tech roll past New Mexico State 49-14
Blake Baker accounted for 285 yards and two touchdowns to lead Louisiana Tech to a 49-14 win over New Mexico State on Saturday night in the Conference USA opener for both teamsSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Nussmeier's 237 yards and TD passing enough for No. 3 LSU to top feisty Louisiana Tech, 23-7
Garrett Nussmeier passed for 237 yards and a touchdown and No. 3 LSU held Louisiana Tech to 154 total yards in a 23-7 victorySEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
Throws TD Baker went 3-for-8 for 46 yards and a touchdown and ran six times for 13 yards Saturday against LSU.
Impact Baker got into the game in the fourth quarter after Trey Kukuk got his second start. Kukuk wasn't terrible, though, especially for a game all but inked in as a loss before the first snap. What is notable, though, is that it was Baker, not Evan Bullock, who got playing time.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Throws TD Baker went 3-for-8 for 46 yards and a touchdown and ran six times for 13 yards Saturday against LSU.
Impact Baker got into the game in the fourth quarter after Trey Kukuk got his second start. Kukuk wasn't terrible, though, especially for a game all but inked in as a loss before the first snap. What is notable, though, is that it was Baker, not Evan Bullock, who got playing time.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Is Ashton Stamps the odd man out in LSU's revamped secondary? LSU fans couldn't have been more thrilled with the play of Blake Baker's defense in Week 1 against Clemson. The Tiger defense needed a facel...
SEPTEMBER 6 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM
