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