Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
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23 - 42
Tennessee Tech beats Southeast Missouri State 42-23, extends win streak to 13 games
Tennessee Tech (8-0, 5-0 OVC-Big South Conference), ranked No. 9 in the FCS coaches poll, has won 13 consecutive games dating to a 37-21 loss at Western Illinois on Oct. 19, 2024.
Visperas was 12-of-23 passing for 163 yards with no interceptions and Jennings with a game-high 37 yards rushing on seven carries.
Southeast Missouri State (3-5, 2-2) outgained the Owls 401-299 total yards but committed two turnovers — which led to 14 Tennessee Tech points — and failed to convert two fourth downs.
Visperas opened the scoring with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Tremel Jones and hit Aidan Littles for a 14-yard touchdown that made it 21-3 with 1:53 left in the first half.
Jax Leatherwood replaced Johnny Weber early in the second quarter and finished 27-of-38 passing for 278 yards, which included a 38-yard TD pass to Kalvin Gilbert in the fourth quarter. Weber, who completed 10 of 19 for 103 yards with an interception, made his third consecutive start after Leatherwood and back-up Patrick Heitert left a 34-10 loss to UT Martin on Sept. 27 due to knee injuries.
Justin Keller kicked field goals of 31, 40 and 36 yards for the Redhawks.
After a strip-sack by Idris King, Chima Iwuagwu recovered a fumble in the end zone to give Tennessee Tech a 35-16 lead with 12:14 to play.
How To Watch
How can I watch Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
- TV Channel: Redhawks at Golden Eagles 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:57 | Tremel Jones 13 Yd pass from Kekoa Visperas (Dom LeBlanc Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 8:56 | Justin Keller 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:40 | Q'Daryius Jennings 11 Yd Run (Dom LeBlanc Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:53 | Aidan Littles 14 Yd pass from Kekoa Visperas (Dom LeBlanc Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:40 | Justin Keller 40 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:08 | Justin Keller 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:33 | Cole Ruble 2 Yd Run (Justin Keller Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:57 | Quintell Quinn 10 Yd Run (Dom LeBlanc Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:14 | Chima Iwuagwu 0 Yd Fumble Return (Dom LeBlanc Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:45 | Kalvin Gilbert 38 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Justin Keller Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:53 | Q'Daryius Jennings 12 Yd Run (Dom LeBlanc Kick) |
Statistics
 SEMO |
 TNTC |
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|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 5-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 401 | Total Yards | 299 |
| 381 | Passing | 163 |
| 37/57 | Comp/Att | 12/23 |
| 6.7 | Yards per pass | 7.1 |
| 20 | Rushing | 136 |
| 27 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 0.7 | Yards per rush | 3.6 |
| 10-98 | Penalties | 7-95 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:58 | Possession | 29:02 |
Game Information
Location: Cookeville, TN
Attendance: 5,472 · Capacity:
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