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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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