DEVELOPING: Dykes out as Bulldogs Head Coach

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RUSTON, La. (KNOE 8 News) - After three seasons at Louisiana Tech University, Bulldogs head coach Sonny Dykes is leaving for California.

Dykes, 43, led Louisiana Tech to a 9-3 season.

The Bulldogs were 22-15 in three seasons under Dykes.

Dykes is expected to be formally introduced at a news conference Thursday.

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