2011 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team

2011 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football
WAC champion
Poinsettia Bowl, L 24–31 vs. TCU
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record8–5 (6–1 WAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTony Franklin (2nd season)
Offensive schemeAir raid
Defensive coordinatorTommy Spangler (5th season)
Base defense4–2–5
Captains
  • Adrien Cole
  • Nick Isham
Home stadiumJoe Aillet Stadium
2011 Western Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Louisiana Tech $   6 1     8 5  
Nevada   5 2     7 6  
Utah State   5 2     7 6  
Hawaii   3 4     6 7  
San Jose State   3 4     5 7  
Fresno State   3 4     4 9  
New Mexico State   2 5     4 9  
Idaho   1 6     2 10  
  • $ – Conference champion

The 2011 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Sonny Dykes, the Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech finished the regular season with an 8–4 overall record and a 6–1 mark in conference play to win the WAC title. The Bulldogs lost the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego against the TCU Horned Frogs, the champions of the Mountain West Conference.