Utah State rushes for 7 TDs, cruises by Tennessee Tech 73-12
Jordan Love was 21 of 26 for 236 yards and two touchdowns -- all in the first half -- and Utah State beat Tennessee Tech 73-12 on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
12
Utah State Aggies
73
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNTC | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| USU | 17 | 28 | 7 | 21 | 73 |
Maverik Stadium · 15,011 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs VMI Keydets | W 66-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ East Tennessee State Buccaneers | W 24-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ The Citadel Bulldogs | W 28-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels | W 49-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Furman Paladins | W 20-15 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:02 12-73
Nick Madonia 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:44 9-73
Morian Walker Jr. 1 Yd Run (Connor Coles Kick)
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Touchdown 8:05 9-66
Justen Hervey 15 Yd Run (Connor Coles Kick)
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Touchdown 11:20 9-59
Morian Walker Jr. 1 Yd Run (Taylor Hintze Kick)
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Field Goal 5:30 9-52
Nick Madonia 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:15 6-52
Tre Miller 4 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 2:08 6-45
Jordan Nathan 59 Yd Punt Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 3:13 6-38
Aaren Vaughns 2 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 6:03 6-31
Savon Scarver 36 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 7:48 6-24
Nick Madonia 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:43 3-24
Jordan Love 2 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 2:10 3-17
Darwin Thompson 65 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 3:48 3-10
Gerold Bright 5 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 9:37 3-3
Dominik Eberle 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:04 3-0
Nick Madonia 54 Yd Field Goal
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USU
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:56 · End of Game
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TNTC 2:02
9 plays, 35 yards, 5:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:02 12-73
Nick Madonia 45 Yd Field Goal
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USU 7:44
1 play, 1 yard, 0:04 · TOUCHDOWN
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TNTC 7:44
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Fumble
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Touchdown 7:44 9-73
Morian Walker Jr. 1 Yd Run (Connor Coles Kick)
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USU 8:05
3 plays, 58 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 9-66
Justen Hervey 15 Yd Run (Connor Coles Kick)
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TNTC 9:59
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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USU 11:20
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:17 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 11:20 9-59
Morian Walker Jr. 1 Yd Run (Taylor Hintze Kick)
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TNTC 14:37
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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USU 0:41
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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TNTC 4:36
4 plays, -3 yards, 0:44 · Missed FG
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USU 5:20
0 plays, 4 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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TNTC 5:20
10 plays, 69 yards, 4:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:30 9-52
Nick Madonia 23 Yd Field Goal
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USU 10:15
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:15 6-52
Tre Miller 4 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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TNTC 13:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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TNTC
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:08 · End of Half
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TNTC 2:08
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:05 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:08 6-45
Jordan Nathan 59 Yd Punt Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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USU 3:13
5 plays, 60 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 6-38
Aaren Vaughns 2 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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TNTC 4:07
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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USU 6:03
8 plays, 72 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:03 6-31
Savon Scarver 36 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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TNTC 7:48
10 plays, 72 yards, 3:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:48 6-24
Nick Madonia 20 Yd Field Goal
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USU 11:43
3 plays, 31 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 3-24
Jordan Love 2 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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TNTC 12:17
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:20 · Punt
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USU 13:37
6 plays, 43 yards, 1:27 · Downs
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TNTC 0:04
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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USU 2:10
2 plays, 65 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:10 3-17
Darwin Thompson 65 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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TNTC 2:28
3 plays, 31 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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USU 3:48
12 plays, 79 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:48 3-10
Gerold Bright 5 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Team Stats
TNTC
USU
12
1st Downs
31
1-15
3rd down efficiency
7-11
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
227
Total Yards
621
75
Passing
291
8/24
Comp/Att
30/35
3.1
Yards per pass
8.3
152
Rushing
330
43
Rushing Attempts
42
3.5
Yards per rush
7.9
3-23
Penalties
6-60
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:56
Possession
28:04
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