Peasant's score leads Middle Tennessee State to a thrilling 32-25 win over Tennessee Tech
— Frank Peasant's 30-yard touchdown run with 16 seconds left sent Middle Tennessee State past Tennessee Tech 32-25 in a season opener on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
25
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
32
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNTC | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 25 |
| MTSU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 32 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 16,000 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ Western Carolina Catamounts | L 20-44 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:16 25-32
Frank Peasant 30 Yd Run (Nicholas Vattiato Pass to Kellen Stewart for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:06 25-24
Jordan Yates 13 Yd pass from Jordyn Potts (Hayden Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 4:38 18-24
Ashton Maples 15 Yd pass from Jordyn Potts (Hayden Olsen Kick)
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Field Goal 9:04 11-24
Zeke Rankin 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:46 11-21
Ashton Maples 33 Yd pass from Jordyn Potts (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 5-21
Hayden Olsen 46 Yd Field Goal
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Safety 4:30 2-21
Team Safety
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Touchdown 8:43 0-21
Jaiden Credle 10 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 0-14
Myles Butler 7 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:56 0-7
Frank Peasant 3 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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TNTC
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:16 · End of Game
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MTSU 0:16
7 plays, 75 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:16 25-32
Frank Peasant 30 Yd Run (Nicholas Vattiato Pass to Kellen Stewart for Two-Point Conversion)
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TNTC 1:06
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:06 25-24
Jordan Yates 13 Yd pass from Jordyn Potts (Hayden Olsen Kick)
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MTSU 3:43
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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TNTC 4:38
8 plays, 82 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:38 18-24
Ashton Maples 15 Yd pass from Jordyn Potts (Hayden Olsen Kick)
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MTSU 9:04
12 plays, 59 yards, 7:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:04 11-24
Zeke Rankin 33 Yd Field Goal
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TNTC 1:46
4 plays, 58 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:46 11-21
Ashton Maples 33 Yd pass from Jordyn Potts (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MTSU 3:37
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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TNTC 5:09
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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MTSU 6:47
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:37 · Downs
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TNTC 11:24
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:19 · Missed FG
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MTSU 12:43
2 plays, -6 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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TNTC 13:53
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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TNTC
14 plays, 46 yards, 4:24 · Field Goal
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MTSU 4:30
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Safety
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Field Goal 0:00 5-21
Hayden Olsen 46 Yd Field Goal
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Safety 4:30 2-21
Team Safety
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TNTC 4:34
8 plays, 26 yards, 4:05 · Punt
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MTSU 8:43
11 plays, 59 yards, 4:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 0-21
Jaiden Credle 10 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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TNTC 13:27
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:28 · Punt
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MTSU 14:55
7 plays, 30 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 0-14
Myles Butler 7 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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TNTC 3:08
10 plays, 5 yards, 3:48 · Downs
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MTSU 6:56
15 plays, 72 yards, 7:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:56 0-7
Frank Peasant 3 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
TNTC
MTSU
21
1st Downs
20
5-13
3rd down efficiency
9-17
1-2
4th down efficiency
3-4
341
Total Yards
328
274
Passing
210
29/45
Comp/Att
20/35
6.1
Yards per pass
6.0
67
Rushing
118
20
Rushing Attempts
33
3.4
Yards per rush
3.6
7-81
Penalties
8-81
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:09
Possession
32:51
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