Breaking Down Louisiana Tech's Week 7 Depth Chart vs Western Kentucky
Louisiana Tech (4-2, 2-1 C-USA) returns home for a Tuesday night showdown against Western Kentucky (5-2, 3-1 C-USA).
Wondering how the Bulldogs are shaping up ahead of this key conference matchup? Here’s an early look at the projected depth chart, based on snap count totals from the first six weeks of the season.
Offense
| Starter | Back-up | Back-up | |
| Quarterback | Blake Baker (RS SO) | Trey Kukuk (JR) | Evan Bullock (RS SO) |
| Running Back | Omiri Wiggins (JR) or | Clay Thevenin (SO) | NA |
| Wide Reciever-X | Marques Singleton Jr. (JR) | Tre Averhart (SR) | NA |
| Wide Receiver-H | Marlion Jackson (RS JR) | Jalen Mickens (FR) | David Pierro (JR) or Dedrick Latulas (RS SO) |
| Wide Receiver-Z | Devin Gandy (RS SR) | Dane Benedix (RS SO) | Dane Benedix (RS SO) |
| Tight End | Eli Finley (JR) | Brayden Bockler (SO) | NA |
| Left Tackle | Hayden Christman (RS SO) | Brett Canis (RS SR) | NA |
| Left Guard | Ashanti Cole (RS JR) | Austin Ellis (RS FR) | NA |
| Center | Landon Nelson (RS SR) | Andrew Richard (RS FR) | NA |
| Right Guard | Roy Brackins III (RS SO) or | Jonathan Denis (RS SR) | NA |
| Right Tackle | Brett Canis (RS SR) | Troy Smith III (RS SO) | NA |
Notes:
- Quarterback Blake Baker exited early in the Kennesaw State game due to injury. However, he has participated in practice this week, and all signs point to the Bulldogs having their starting quarterback available for Tuesday’s game.
- Wide Receivers Devin Gandy, Marques Singleton Jr., and Marlion Jackson (slot) saw the most snaps at Kennesaw State. They are expected to start again this week in the three-receiver set.
- Offensive Tackle Kenneth Bannister also left the Kennesaw State game early with an injury and has been ruled out for the upcoming matchup against WKU. Brett Canis will step in as the starting right tackle.
- Guard Jonathan Denis has missed the last two games. If he remains unavailable, Austin Ellis will serve as the backup to Ashanti Cole and Roy Brackins III at the guard positions.
Defense
| Starter | Back-up | Back-up | |
| Defensive End | Jayden Madkins (JR) | Jojo Odom (FR) | Caleb Sims (RS SR) |
| Nose Tackle | Zion Nason (RS SR) or | Christian Davis (RS SO) | Trevell Vivians (RS JR) or Jacob Bradford (RS FR) |
| Defensive End | Emmanuel Oguns (RS JR) | Donovan Rieman (RS JR) | NA |
| Linebacker | Jadon Mayfield (RS FR) | Cole Watson (RS FR) | NA |
| Linebacker | Mekhi Mason (RS JR) | Alonzo Jackson Jr. (RS FR) | NA |
| Linebacker | Sifa Leota (RS SR) | Zheric Hill (FR) | NA |
| Cornerback | Jhamal Shelby Jr (RS JR) | Kam Carter (JR) | NA |
| Safety | Jakari Foster (RS SR) | Sam Fongang (JR) | NA |
| Safety | Michael Richard (JR) | Joshua Cobbs (RS SR) | NA |
| Star | Jacob Fields (JR) | Kenyatta McNeese (RS SO) | NA |
| Cornerback | Cedric Woods (RS SR) | Amari Butler (JR) |
Notes:
- Jojo Odom has moved ahead of Caleb Sims at one of the defensive line spots. Despite the adjustment, the Bulldogs are expected to continue rotating 9–10 players along the defensive front.
- Jadon Mayfield is set to make his second consecutive start in place of the injured Kolbe Fields at linebacker.
- Cole Watson appears on the depth chart for the first time this season. Head coach Sonny Cumbie has praised the redshirt freshman linebacker from Tatum, TX, citing steady progress behind the scenes.
- There are no significant changes in the secondary, aside from Kam Franklin not being listed on this week’s depth chart.
Special Teams
| Starter | Back-up | |
| Kicker | Drew Henderson (RS SO) | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) |
| Kickoff Specialist | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) | NA |
| Punter | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) | NA |
| Long Snapper | Ean Burch (RS SR) | Jake Riggs (RS FR) |
| Punt Return | Dedrick Latulas (RS SO) | Marques Singleton Jr. (JR) |
| Kick Return | Devin Gandy (RS SR) | Omiri Wiggins (JR) |
| Holder | John Hoyet Chance (RS FR) | NA |
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