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Darrell Bridges’ touchdown highlights Mocs’ running progress

Chattanooga running back Darrell Bridges (14) is tackled by LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (4), linebacker Devin White (40), and defensive end Christian LaCouture, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Chattanooga running back Darrell Bridges (14) is tackled by LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (4), linebacker Devin White (40), and defensive end Christian LaCouture, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza) Chattanooga running back Darrell Bridges (14) is tackled by LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (4), linebacker Devin White (40), and defensive end Christian LaCouture, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

By Gene Henley 3 min read

BATON ROUGE, La. – A point of emphasis in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football practices the past couple of weeks was improvement in the running game.

The improvement was visible Saturday.

The Mocs finished with 68 yards against a stout LSU defense Saturday, led by 88 yards and a touchdown from senior Darrell Bridges. Backup Alex Trotter and quarterback Nick Tiano lost 20 yards, either by sacks or tackles for loss.

Two weeks ago against Jacksonville State, the Mocs finished with 76 yards rushing, and they entered the fourth quarter of that game with only 13 yards on 19 carries.

Bridges and fellow senior Richardre Bagley, who missed Saturday’s game due to injury, combined for 22 yards against JSU.