NCAAF

Tennessee State Tigers at Western Illinois Leathernecks

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Final
45 - 20

Ellis, Carter lead Tennessee State to a 45-20 win over Western Illinois

Ellis was 11-of-18 passing for 182 yards with an interception. Carter had 57 yards on eight carries. The Tigers (7-3, 4-2 Big South-Ohio Valley) have their most wins since 2016.

CJ Evans capped a game-opening drive with a 15-yard scamper around left end. Late in the first quarter, Ellis found Gerard Bulluck wide open in the back of the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown.

The Leathernecks got on the board with a field goal, but Bryant Williams made a diving catch in the end zone of Ellis' 38-yard bomb before Carter went off tackle for a short touchdown and a 28-3 lead.

Nathan Lamb threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Camern Smith for Western Illinois and then Antonio Chadha kicked his second field goal to cut the deficit to 28-13 at the half.

In the middle of the third quarter, Ellis and Karate Brenson teamed up for a 24-yard touchdown.

Lamb got a rushing touchdown, but Tennessee State added a field goal and Carter's 39-yard run to wrap it up.

Lamb was 24 of 45 for 266 yards for Western Illinois (3-7, 2-4).

How To Watch

How can I watch Tennessee State Tigers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks?
  • TV Channel: Tigers at Leathernecks 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

TNST TD 1st Period 11:38 C. Evans run for 15 yds for a TD (J. Lowery KICK)
TNST TD 1st Period 5:49 Bryant Williams 6 Yd pass from Draylen Ellis (James Lowery Kick)
WIU FG 2nd Period 12:10 Antonio Chadha 14 Yd Field Goal
TNST TD 2nd Period 8:56 Bryant Williams 37 Yd pass from Draylen Ellis (James Lowery Kick)
TNST TD 2nd Period 5:18 Tevin Carter 1 Yd Run (James Lowery Kick)
WIU TD 2nd Period 2:45 N. Lamb pass to C. Smith for 14 yds for a TD (A. Chadha KICK) (A. Chadha KICK)
WIU FG 2nd Period 0:02 Antonio Chadha 44 Yd Field Goal
TNST TD 3rd Period 6:29 Karate Brenson 24 Yd pass from Draylen Ellis (James Lowery Kick)
WIU TD 4th Period 13:25 N. Lamb run for 6 yds for a TD (A. Chadha KICK) (A. Chadha KICK)
TNST FG 4th Period 7:30 James Lowery 31 Yd Field Goal
TNST TD 4th Period 1:48 T. Carter run for 39 yds for a TD (J. Lowery KICK) (J. Lowery KICK)

Statistics

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22 1st Downs 27
9-14 3rd down efficiency 6-15
1-1 4th down efficiency 1-2
370 Total Yards 474
182 Passing 326
11/18 Comp/Att 27/50
10.1 Yards per pass 6.5
188 Rushing 148
44 Rushing Attempts 27
4.3 Yards per rush 5.5
5-41 Penalties 12-107
1 Turnovers 2
0 Fumbles lost 1
1 Interceptions thrown 1
29:02 Possession 30:58

Game Information

Venue: Hanson Field

Location: Macomb, IL
Capacity:
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