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.