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Tennessee State University

Team Tackle at EIU
7
Tennessee St. TSU 1-4 , 0-2
31
Winner Eastern Ill. EIU 3-2 , 2-0
Tennessee St. TSU
1-4 , 0-2
7
Final
31
Eastern Ill. EIU
3-2 , 2-0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
TSU Tennessee St. 0 0 0 7 7
EIU Eastern Ill. 7 10 7 7 31

Game Recap: FOOTBALL |

Football Falls 31-7 at Eastern Illinois

CHARLESTON, Ill. — Tennessee State dropped a 31-7 road decision to Eastern Illinois on Saturday afternoon.

The Panthers improved to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play, while the Tigers fell to 1-4 and 0-2 in conference games.

Quarterback Byron McNair led the Tennessee State offense with 205 passing yards, completing 16 of 20 attempts (80%) with one touchdown and one interception. Kendric Rhymes paced the Tigers on the ground with 11 rushing yards and added 30 more through the air, while Zack Simmons-Brown contributed 10 rushing yards.

McNair's top target was Snap Reed, who hauled in four receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Marlon Huff recorded five tackles, including one sack and one tackle for loss. Sammy Taylor led the Tigers with eight total tackles.

The Tigers converted 50% of their third-down attempts (5-of-10) and held Eastern Illinois to 339 total yards of offense.

How It Happened

Eastern Illinois jumped out to a 24-0 lead before Tennessee State got on the board in the fourth quarter with a McNair-to-Reed touchdown connection, trimming the deficit to 24-7. The Panthers added a late score to seal the 31-7 victory.

Game Notes

  • Eastern Illinois outgained Tennessee State 339-235.

  • Tennessee State's lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter.

  • The Tigers converted 5 of 10 third-down attempts, while the Panthers were 7 of 12.

  • McNair averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.

  • Eastern Illinois quarterback Connor Wolf completed 13 of 20 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns.

  • Charles Kellom led the Panthers' rushing attack with 69 yards.

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