Houston Christian Huskies at Eastern Kentucky Colonels
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Taylor's scoop-and-score keys Eastern Kentucky's 20-10 win over Houston Christian
Cameron Junior forced a fumble by tight end Mason Graham and Taylor scooped it up to score for a 10-3 lead in the first quarter. The fumble was one of four the Huskies (1-1), who outgained the Colonels (1-1) 248-177.
Myles Burkett's 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter extended the Colonels' lead to 10 where it remained.
Buzz Falabiano kicked a pair of field goals for Eastern Kentucky.
Burkett threw for 83 yards with an interception.
Houston Christian's Jake Weir was 21-of-44 passing for 204 yards and a 15-yard touchdown to Deuce McMillan. Tamarcus Gray Jr. made 10 catches for 80 yards. Charlie Weinrich added a field goal.
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- TV Channel: Huskies at Colonels 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:19 | Buzz Flabiano 30 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 4:15 | Charlie Weinrich 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 2:17 | Derek Taylor 0 Yd Fumble Recovery (Buzz Flabiano Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 0:15 | Buzz Flabiano 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:43 | Deuce McMillan 16 Yd pass from Jake Weir (Charlie Weinrich Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:46 | Myles Burkett 1 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick) |
Statistics
 HCU |
 EKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 10 |
| 5-18 | 3rd down efficiency | 1-16 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 253 | Total Yards | 173 |
| 211 | Passing | 79 |
| 22/45 | Comp/Att | 13/19 |
| 4.7 | Yards per pass | 4.2 |
| 42 | Rushing | 94 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 1.3 | Yards per rush | 2.4 |
| 7-68 | Penalties | 5-24 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 4 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 27:00 | Possession | 33:00 |
Game Information
Location: Richmond, KY
Attendance: 5,193 · Capacity:
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