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2014 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football team

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2014 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
Record4–8 (3–5 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSteve Farmer (7th season)
Offensive schemeAir raid
Defensive coordinatorTroy Reffett (6th season)
Base defense3–3–5
Home stadiumMalone Stadium
Seasons
← 2013
2015 →
2014 Sun Belt Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Georgia Southern * $   8 0     9 3  
Louisiana–Lafayette ***   5 1     7 4  
Appalachian State *   6 2     7 5  
Texas State   5 3     7 5  
Arkansas State   5 3     7 6  
South Alabama   5 3     6 7  
Louisiana–Monroe   3 5     4 8  
Troy   3 5     3 9  
New Mexico State   1 7     2 10  
Idaho **   1 7     1 10  
Georgia State   0 8     1 11  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • * – Appalachian State and Georgia Southern ineligible for postseason play due to FCS-to-FBS transition rules
    ** – Idaho ineligible for postseason play due to APR penalties
    *** – Louisiana–Lafayette vacated 2 wins due to NCAA violations

The 2014 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football team represented the University of Louisiana at Monroe in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by fifth-year head coach Todd Berry. The Warhawks played their home games at Malone Stadium and competed in the Sun Belt Conference. They finished the season 4–8, 3–5 in Sun Belt play to finish in a tie for seventh place.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 286:00 pmWake Forest*ESPNUW 17–1021,003
September 66:00 pmIdaho
  • Malone Stadium
  • Monroe, LA
ESPN3W 38–3116,694
September 136:00 pmat No. 9 LSU*ESPNUL 0–31101,194
September 276:00 pmTroydagger
  • Malone Stadium
  • Monroe, LA
Sun Belt NetworkW 22–2018,544
October 46:00 pmat Arkansas StateESPN3L 14–2829,317
October 1111:00 amat Kentucky*SECNL 14–4856,676
October 256:00 pmTexas State
  • Malone Stadium
  • Monroe, LA
ESPN3L 18–2214,755
November 111:00 amat Texas A&M*SECNL 16–21100,922
November 82:30 pmat Appalachian StateESPN3L 29–3120,497
November 156:00 pmLouisiana–Lafayette
ESPN3L 27–3419,544
November 223:00 pmat New Mexico StateESPN3W 30–176,011
November 295:00 pmat Georgia SouthernESPN3L 16–2216,283

Roster

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2014 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 2 Rashon Ceaser Jr
RB 3 Tyler Cain Jr
RB 5 Centarius Donald Sr
WR 6 Brian Williams  Fr
QB 9 Earnest Carrington Jr
QB 12 Brayle Brown Jr
QB 14 Pete Thomas Sr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DE 96 Ben Banogu Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K, P 17 Justin Manton Sr
DS 44 Todd Phillips Jr
K 60 Craig Ford Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Steve Farmer – Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
  • Troy Reffett – Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks
  • Mario Price – Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator
  • Cody Wells – Tight Ends
  • Jason Nichols – Outside Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator
  • Travis Niekamp – Linebackers/Special Teams
  • John MumfordDefensive Line
  • Adam Waugh – Safeties
  • Josh Boulware – Graduate Assistant Coach
  • Michael Cross – Graduate Assistant Coach
  • Daniel Lopez – Graduate Assistant Coach
  • Joe Girardi - Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster

Game summaries

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Wake Forest

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Wake Forest @ Louisiana–Monroe
1 234Total
Demon Deacons 7 300 10
Warhawks 0 0107 17
  • Date: August 28
  • Location: Malone Stadium
    Monroe, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:16
  • Game attendance: 21,003
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy • Temperature: 87 °F (31 °C) • Wind: SE 6 MPH
  • Referee: Pat Garvey
  • Television network: ESPNU
Statistics WF ULM
First downs 5 21
Total yards 94 352
Rushing yards -3 163
Passing yards 97 189
Turnovers 1 1
Time of possession 24:37 35:23
Team Category Player Statistics
Wake Forest Passing John Wolford 12/22, 97 yards, INT
Rushing Orville Reynolds 16 rushes, 37 yards
Receiving Matt James 3 receptions, 40 yards
Louisiana–Monroe Passing Pete Thomas 23/41, 189 yards
Rushing Centarius Donald 26 rushes, 117 yards
Receiving Kenzee Jackson 6 receptions, 83 yards

In their first game of the season, the Warhawks won, 17–10 over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.[1][2]

Idaho

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Idaho @ Louisiana–Monroe
1 234Total
Vandals 7 14010 31
Warhawks 21 377 38
  • Date: September 6
  • Location: Malone Stadium
    Monroe, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 5:34
  • Game attendance: 16,694
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy • Temperature: 90 °F (32 °C) • Wind: NE 6 MPH
  • Referee: Charles Lewis
  • Television network: ESPN3
Statistics IDHO ULM
First downs 25 29
Total yards 442 534
Rushing yards 118 150
Passing yards 324 384
Turnovers 3 1
Time of possession 32:09 27:51
Team Category Player Statistics
Idaho Passing Matt Linehan 26/47, 324 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Jerrel Brown 22 rushes, 117 yards
Receiving Deon Watson 7 receptions, 98 yards, TD
Louisiana–Monroe Passing Pete Thomas 24/44, 384 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Centarius Donald 20 rushes, 111 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Ajalen Holley 6 receptions, 175 yards, TD

In their second game of the season, the Warhawks won, 38–31 over the Idaho Vandals.[3][4]

At No. 9 LSU

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Louisiana–Monroe @ LSU
1 234Total
Warhawks 0 000 0
No. 9 Tigers 3 7147 31
  • Date: September 13
  • Location: Tiger Stadium
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:01
  • Game attendance: 101,194
  • Game weather: Overcast • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: NNE 5-7 MPH
  • Referee: David Smith
  • Television network: ESPNU
Statistics ULM LSU
First downs 6 22
Total yards 93 372
Rushing yards 16 219
Passing yards 77 153
Turnovers 1 1
Time of possession 25:02 34:58
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe Passing Pete Thomas 16/30, 77 yards
Rushing Centarius Donald 10 rushes, 24 yards
Receiving Rashon Ceaser 6 receptions, 35 yards
LSU Passing Anthony Jennings 11/18, 139 yards, INT
Rushing Leonard Fournette 10 rushes, 52 yards, TD
Receiving Travin Dural 6 receptions, 79 yards

In their third game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 31–0 to the LSU Tigers.[5][6]

Troy

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Troy @ Louisiana–Monroe
1 234Total
Trojans 0 1406 20
Warhawks 10 363 22
  • Date: September 27
  • Location: Malone Stadium
    Monroe, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:06
  • Game attendance: 18,544
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy • Temperature: 84 °F (29 °C) • Wind: NE 11 MPH
  • Referee: Jeff Hilyer
  • Television network: Sun Belt Network
Statistics TROY ULM
First downs 17 19
Total yards 351 357
Rushing yards 81 29
Passing yards 270 328
Turnovers 1 1
Time of possession 25:16 34:44
Team Category Player Statistics
Troy Passing Brandon Silvers 23/34, 270 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Brandon Silvers 14 rushes, 32 yards
Receiving Bryan Holmes 7 receptions, 97 yards, TD
Louisiana–Monroe Passing Pete Thomas 28/43, 328 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Centarius Donald 15 rushes, 42 yards
Receiving Rashon Ceaser 12 receptions, 121 yards

In their fourth game of the season, the Warhawks won, 22–20 over the Troy Trojans.[7][8]

At Arkansas State

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Louisiana–Monroe @ Arkansas State
1 234Total
Warhawks 0 0014 14
Red Wolves 0 01414 28
  • Date: October 4
  • Location: Centennial Bank Stadium
    Jonesboro, AR
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:32
  • Game attendance: 29,317
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61.7 • Wind: 11 MPH W • Weather: Mostly Clear
  • Referee: Tony Backert
  • Television network: ESPN3
Statistics ULM ARST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arkansas State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

In their fifth game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 28–14 to the Arkansas State Red Wolves.[9][10]

At Kentucky

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Louisiana–Monroe @ Kentucky
1 234Total
Warhawks 14 000 14
Wildcats 3 21213 48
  • Date: October 11
  • Location: Commonwealth Stadium
    Lexington, KY
  • Game start: 11:00 AM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:19
  • Game attendance: 56,676
  • Game weather: Temperature: 54 deg • Wind: 13mph NE • Weather: Hazy
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • Television network: SECN
Statistics ULM UK
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kentucky Passing
Rushing
Receiving

In their sixth game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 48–14 to the Kentucky Wildcats.[11][12]

Texas State

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Texas State @ Louisiana–Monroe
1 234Total
Bobcats 0 0715 22
Warhawks 3 1050 18
  • Date: October 25
  • Location: Malone Stadium
    Monroe, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:59
  • Game attendance: 14,755
  • Game weather: Temperature: 82 • Wind: SW 8 • Weather: Clear, Humidity 58%
  • Referee: Charles Lewis
  • Television network: ESPN3
Statistics TXST ULM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Louisiana–Monroe Passing
Rushing
Receiving

In their seventh game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 22–18 to the Texas State Bobcats.[13][14]

At Texas A&M

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Louisiana–Monroe @ Texas A&M
1 234Total
Warhawks 0 1006 16
Aggies 7 1400 21
  • Date: November 1
  • Location: Kyle Field
    College Station, TX
  • Game start: 11:00 AM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 100,922
  • Game weather: Sunny and cool • Temperature: 52 °F (11 °C) • Wind: E at 15 MPH
  • Referee: Jeff Hilyer
  • Television network: SECN
Statistics ULM TAMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas A&M Passing
Rushing
Receiving

In their eighth game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 21–16 to the Texas A&M Aggies.[15][16]

At Appalachian State

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Louisiana–Monroe @ Appalachian State
1 234Total
Warhawks 6 1436 29
Mountaineers 7 14010 31
  • Date: November 8
  • Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium
    Boone, NC
  • Game start: 2:30 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:24
  • Game attendance: 20,497
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 52 °F (11 °C) • Wind: S 6 MPH
  • Referee: Tony Backert
  • Television network: ESPN3
Statistics ULM APP
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Appalachian State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

In their ninth game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 31–29 to the Appalachian State Mountaineers.[17][18]

Louisiana–Lafayette

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Louisiana–Lafayette @ Louisiana–Monroe
1 234Total
Ragin' Cajuns 17 3014 34
Warhawks 7 6014 27
  • Date: November 15
  • Location: Malone Stadium
    Monroe, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 19,544
  • Game weather: Temperature: 46 • Wind: SE 3 • Weather: Cloudy, Humidity 45%
  • Referee: Jeff Hilyer
  • Television network: ESPN3
Statistics ULL ULM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Lafayette Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Louisiana–Monroe Passing
Rushing
Receiving

In their tenth game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 34–27 to the Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns.[19][20]

At New Mexico State

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Louisiana–Monroe @ New Mexico State
1 234Total
Warhawks 10 1073 30
Aggies 0 1700 17
Statistics ULM NMSU
First downs 19 19
Total yards 420 378
Rushing yards 70 276
Passing yards 350 102
Turnovers 2 2
Time of possession 29:03 30:57
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe Passing Pete Thomas 35/50, 350 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Centarius Donald 13 rushes, 35 yards, TD
Receiving Kenzee Jackson 13 receptions, 108 yards
New Mexico State Passing Tyler Rogers 15/32, 102 yards, INT
Rushing Larry Rose III 35 rushes, 229 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Teldric Morgan 4 receptions, 41 yards

In their eleventh game of the season, the Warhawks won, 30–17 over the New Mexico State Aggies.[21][22]

At Georgia Southern

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Louisiana–Monroe @ Georgia Southern
1 234Total
Warhawks 0 763 16
Eagles 3 0613 22
  • Date: November 29
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 5:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:28
  • Game attendance: 16,283
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 58 °F (14 °C) • Wind: S 4 MPH
  • Referee: Tony Backert
  • Television network: ESPN3
Statistics ULM GAST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Georgia Southern Passing
Rushing
Receiving

In their twelfth game of the season, the Warhawks lost, 22–16 to the Georgia Southern Eagles.[23][24]

References

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  1. ^ "Louisiana-Monroe beats Wake Forest 17-10". ESPN. Associated Press. August 28, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  2. ^ Soignier, Tabby (August 29, 2014). "WAKE UP CALL: ULM Pick Six sparks Comeback Over Deacons". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on June 12, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  3. ^ "Louisiana-Monroe slips by Idaho 38-31". ESPN. Associated Press. September 6, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  4. ^ Soignier, Tabby (September 6, 2014). "ULM wins on Donald TD with 9 seconds left in game". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  5. ^ "No. 10 LSU shuts out ULM, 31-0". ESPN. Associated Press. September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  6. ^ Soignier, Tabby (September 13, 2014). "Warhawk offense fails to get anything going in 31-0 loss". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  7. ^ "Manton FG lifts Louisiana-Monroe over Troy 22-20". ESPN. Associated Press. September 27, 2014. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  8. ^ Soignier, Tabby (September 28, 2014). "ULM slips past Troy on third game-winning drive of 2014". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  9. ^ "Arkansas State beats Louisiana-Monroe 28-14". ESPN. Associated Press. October 4, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  10. ^ Soignier, Tabby (October 4, 2014). "ULM can't capitalize on Ark. St. turnovers". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  11. ^ "Kentucky throttles Louisiana-Monroe 48-14". ESPN. Associated Press. October 11, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  12. ^ Soignier, Tabby (October 11, 2014). "Kentucky gives ULM a case of the blues". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on July 25, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  13. ^ "Texas State beats Louisiana-Monroe 22-18". ESPN. Associated Press. October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  14. ^ Soignier, Tabby (October 25, 2014). "ULM held out of endzone in second half, loses 22-18". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  15. ^ "Replacement QB Kyle Allen struggles as A&M holds off UL-Monroe". ESPN. Associated Press. November 1, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  16. ^ Soignier, Tabby (November 1, 2014). "ULM hurting after coming short of upset". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  17. ^ "Appalachian State edges Louisiana-Monroe 31-29". ESPN. Associated Press. November 8, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  18. ^ Soignier, Tabby (November 8, 2014). "ULM lets win slip away at Appalachian State". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  19. ^ "Louisiana-Lafayette edges Louisiana-Monroe 34-27". ESPN. Associated Press. November 15, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  20. ^ Soignier, Tabby (November 16, 2014). "Things get worse for Warhawks with another loss". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  21. ^ "Louisiana-Monroe beats New Mexico State 30-17". ESPN. Associated Press. November 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  22. ^ "ULM snaps losing streak, beats New Mexico State". The News-Star. Monroe. November 22, 2014. Archived from the original on June 15, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  23. ^ "Georgia Southern beats Louisiana-Monroe, 22-16". ESPN. Associated Press. November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  24. ^ "ULM falls short in finale at SBC champ Ga. Southern". The News-Star. Monroe. November 29, 2014. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2014.