COLLEGE FOOTBALL Kubik proves to be key to Louisiana Tech's win

The quarterback from Cardinal Mooney tamed the Fresno State defense.
RUSTON, La. -- Louisiana Tech coach Jack Bicknell was so hoarse that he could hardly talk following his team's upset of No. 17-ranked Fresno State 28-21 on Saturday.
"It was great," Bicknell said. "Obviously, it was a big win for us. We've had a tough schedule and we really needed this. It puts us 2-0 in the conference. Unfortunately, for us as coaches, there is always next week. I always give myself until noon on Sunday to celebrate before moving on but today I'm extending it until 6 p.m."
Although junior running back Ryan Moats was the offensive standout of the game rushing for 236 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, including the game winner with just over three minutes remaining, Bicknell said the play of quarterback Matt Kubik (Cardinal Mooney) might have been the biggest factor.
Good performance
"I thought the play of Matt was the biggest thing for us offensively," Bicknell said. "Matt is a guy who understands that we have a great running back in Ryan Moats. He just needs to manage the game and not make mistakes, and that is what he did."
Kubik completed 15 of 26 passes for 158 yards against a Fresno State defense that was ranked No. 1 nationally in pass-efficiency defense and already had registered six interceptions in three games, including returning three for touchdowns.
"He made some nice decisions and nice throws," Bicknell said. "Early on he was a little frustrated. I told him that this Fresno State defense was no joke; they had been ripping everyone they played this year and not to panic. He stayed poised and did a great job."
Louisiana Tech travels to Auburn Saturday at 3:30 p.m.