Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Tennessee State Tigers
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Harris makes 3 interceptions and Gardner-Webb takes advantage of 4 takeaways in 30-14 win over TSU
Gardner-Webb (7-4, 5-2 Big South/Ohio Valley Conference) reached seven wins for the second time in three seasons.
Tennessee State (2-9, 0-7), one year after tying for the conference championship and playing in the FCS playoffs, secured last place in the standings. TSU must beat Charleston Southern on Saturday to avoid finishing winless in the conference for the second time in history and first since 2010.
Harris intercepted Jonathan Palmer three times and Wendell McClain made the fourth pick. Gardner-Webb’s defense was coming off an 11-sack performance last week versus Southeast Missouri State.
Cole Pennington threw for 108 yards and a touchdown for Gardner-Webb. Carson Gresock added a touchdown on the ground.
Palmer was 7 of 14 for 43 yards for Tennessee State, which has lost four straight games in Reggie Barlow’s first season as the coach. Byron McNair threw for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
How To Watch
How can I watch Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Tennessee State Tigers?
- TV Channel: Runnin' Bulldogs at Tigers 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:55 | Charlie Viorel 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 5:58 | Carson Gresock 1 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 11:12 | Charlie Viorel 28 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:59 | Charlie Viorel 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:43 | Anthony Lowe 17 Yd pass from Cole Pennington (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:34 | Snap Reed 11 Yd pass from Byron McNair (Coby May Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:18 | Quasean Holmes 3 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:44 | Snap Reed 25 Yd pass from Byron McNair (Freddy Perez Kick) |
Statistics
 GWEB |
 TNST |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-4 |
| 272 | Total Yards | 268 |
| 108 | Passing | 214 |
| 13/20 | Comp/Att | 25/38 |
| 5.4 | Yards per pass | 5.6 |
| 164 | Rushing | 54 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
| 4.1 | Yards per rush | 1.9 |
| 10-114 | Penalties | 8-76 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 4 |
| 29:37 | Possession | 30:23 |
Game Information
Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 1,667 · Capacity:
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