Eli Finley News, Rumors, Updates - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Slower day in win Finley accrued two receptions (on five targets) for 15 yards during Saturday's 35-20 victory against South Alabama.

Impact After exploding for 10 catches, 128 yards, and one touchdown a week ago, Finley was held in check during Saturday's victory. Through eight games, Finley has still been a major factor in the Bulldogs' offence, turning in a receiving line of 41/477/5.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown in blowout victory Finley gathered in all 10 targets for 128 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-0 win over Old Dominion.

Impact After turning in only nine yards in Week 7, Finley responded with his biggest game of the season to date. Finley connected with quarterback Blake Baker for a two-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Through seven games, Finley has recorded 39 receptions for 462 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Baker throws, runs for TDs, Louisiana Tech posts 2nd straight shutout, 26-0 over Old Dominion

Blake Baker threw for one touchdown and rushed for another while the Louisiana Tech defense held Old Dominion to minus-12 yards rushing in a 26-0 win on Saturday

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Slow output in win Finley gathered in two of three targets for nine yards during Saturday's 24-0 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Finley's nine yards marks a new season-low for the tight end through his first six games of the season. During that span, Finley has recorded 29 receptions for 334 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for two touchdowns in win Finley reeled in all nine targets for 114 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 32-31 win over Louisiana.

Impact Finley led the way for the Bulldogs on Saturday, picking up touchdowns from 10 and seven yards out. Finley hauled his second touchdown of the game with 46 seconds remaining to help push the Bulldogs' record to 3-2. Through 27 games, Finley has recorded 27 receptions for 325 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana Tech beats Louisiana-Lafayette 32-31 after 19-point 4th quarter

Blake Baker throws three touchdown passes and runs for another score as Louisiana Tech beats Louisiana-Lafayette 32-31

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Strong day in win Finley gathered in four of six targets for 79 yards during Saturday's 31-29 victory over Army.

Impact Finley turned in a season-high 79 yards in the victory on Saturday. The tight end now has recorded 18 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns across four games played.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in Week 3 Finley tallied eight receptions (on 13 targets) for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 36-19 defeat against Baylor.

Impact Finley had his best game of the season in the loss to Baylor, posting season-high marks in targets, catches and receiving yards while also scoring his second touchdown of the campaign. The senior TE has looked good in the early stages of the season, catching 14 of his 22 targets for 132 yards and two scores in three appearances. He has a firm grip on the TE1 role as long as he stays healthy.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bennett scores 4 TDs in 36-19 Baylor win over Louisiana Tech

Backup quarterback Nate Bennett threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score to help Baylor defeat Louisiana Tech 36-19 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Touchdown in win Finley recorded four receptions (on six targets) for 52 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 80-6 win over Northwestern State.

Impact Finley made his mark in the third second quarter when quarterback Blake Baker found him in the end zone for a nine-yard score.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana Tech routs Northwestern State 80-6

Louisiana Tech kicks off their season with a commanding 80-6 victory over Northwestern State

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Tallies 58 yards Finley caught five passes for 58 yards against Liberty on Saturday.

Impact Trey Kukuk started at quarterback, and he's a runner first and foremost. He only completed 13 passes in this game. However, when you aren't comfortable throwing the ball, you can rely on outlet passes to running backs and hitting your big tight end who isn't running deep routes. Finley is the latter.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 21 yards receiving Finley caught three passes for 21 yards versus Wazzu on Saturday.

Impact Finley is worth noting because the tight end led the Bulldogs in receiving yards and receptions in this game. Quarterback Blake Baker (knee) is done for the season, and so the output here is quite concerning.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Over 150 yards Finley caught six passes for 155 yards versus USM on Saturday.

Impact Finley had a 73-yard catch that, surprisingly, didn't result in a touchdown. This is a big day for anybody, much less a tight end, and Finley now has three games with at least four catches.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • 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 night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Defense powers Louisiana Tech to 24-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana

Kam Franklin had an 80-yard fumble recovery touchdown, defensive lineman Zion Nason recorded his first career interception, and defense led the way in Louisiana Tech’s season-openi...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets 59 yards Finley caught four passes for 59 yards against SE Louisiana on Saturday.

Impact After having 25 catches for 314 yards last season, the tight end generated good buzz in camp. Well, he led the Bulldogs in receptions and receiving yards in this one, so that builds on that buzz.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing at Camp Finley continues to impress at Louisiana Tech's fall camp, per Matt Belinson of the Ruston Daily Leader.

Impact Finley has recorded just 27 receptions for 324 yards and two touchdowns over his first two seasons at Louisiana Tech, but the junior tight end continues to turn heads in practice and could be poised for a breakout year as one of the top tight ends in the country.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in TD Finley caught three passes for 15 yards and a score against Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact The tight end now has two touchdowns on the season. However, three times in his last five games he's only had one target.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches first TD Finley caught three passes for 91 yards and a score Saturday versus Tulsa.

Impact Finley, a tight end, is a true sophomore. He came into this game with 39 career receiving yards and no touchdowns, so this is an outlier performance. Let's see if he repeats it before buying in.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at tight end Finley will start at tight end for Louisiana Tech on its Week 1 depth chart, Sidelines Sports Network reports.

Impact Finely reeled in just two catches for 10 yards in 2023 as a true freshman. Now, as a sophomore, he's slated to start for the Bulldogs at tight end.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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