MURFREESBORO,Tenn. - The Tennessee State University football team fell 49-6 to Middle Tennessee on the road Saturday night.
MTSU improved to 2-1 on the season while TSU dropped to 0-3.
Jalen Rouse paced the TSU rushing attack by accumulating 28 yards over the course of the game, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Rouse also tacked on 34 receiving yards and one touchdown. Chayil Garnett also added 20 yards on the ground.
J.J. Holloman reeled in six catches for 50 yards. Zack Dobson hauled in three receptions for 23 yards.
Jashon Watkins showed out for the Tennessee State defense, recording one interception. Chris Walker added four tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack, while Cameron Stewart had 1.0 TFL and one sack in the loss as well. Boogie Trotter and Michael Crawford led TSU with seven tackles each.
How It Happened
After Middle Tennessee opened a 49-0 lead, Tennessee State put points on the scoreboard with 4:45 left in the third quarter to narrow the margin to 49-6.
Game Notes
» Middle Tennessee outgained Tennessee State 435-210 in the contest.
» Tennessee State tallied 6 points in the third quarter, accounting for 100% of their total score.
» Tennessee State converted 4 of 12 third downs while Middle Tennessee was successful on 6 of 12.
» Draylen Ellis completed 66.7% of his passes on the day, going 12-for-18 for 96 yards.
» Chase Cunningham led the MTS passing attack, completing 20 of his 24 attempts for 216 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.
» Frank Peasant led the Middle Tennessee rushing attack with 122 yards and three touchdowns.
The Tigers will be off next weekend for their bye. TSU will be back in action on October 1, as they are set to take on Lane College in the John Merritt Classic. Kickoff from Hale Stadium is slated for 1:00 p.m.
