Leatherwood throws 4 TDs in Tennessee Tech win over Monmouth
— Jax Leatherwood threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, and Tennessee Tech beat Monmouth 38-14 in a season opener for both teams on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Monmouth Hawks
14
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONM | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| TNTC | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
Tucker Stadium · 4,800 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Bryant Bulldogs | W 34-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Hampton Pirates | W 49-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ New Hampshire Wildcats | W 42-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Towson Tigers | W 41-40 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Dartmouth Big Green | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:50 14-38
Kenny Smith 1 Yd Run (Sky Sholder Kick)
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Touchdown 4:53 7-38
Qua Ashley 23 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 12:01 7-31
Maury Sullivan 16 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 12:41 7-24
M.J. Flowers 6 Yd Run (Carter Brown Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-17
Carter Brown 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:00 7-14
Qua Ashley 18 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 4:45 7-7
Elijah Jennings 11 Yd Run (Sky Sholder Kick)
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Touchdown 9:56 0-7
Gabe Nunez 2 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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TNTC
3 plays, 21 yards, 1:50 · End of Game
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MONM 1:50
12 plays, 76 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:50 14-38
Kenny Smith 1 Yd Run (Sky Sholder Kick)
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TNTC 4:53
9 plays, 61 yards, 5:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 7-38
Qua Ashley 23 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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MONM 10:39
7 plays, 36 yards, 1:22 · Downs
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TNTC 12:01
4 plays, 41 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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MONM 12:01
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:04 · Interception
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Touchdown 12:01 7-31
Maury Sullivan 16 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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TNTC
7 plays, 34 yards, 4:11 · Punt
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MONM 4:11
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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TNTC 5:59
4 plays, 14 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MONM 8:01
13 plays, 81 yards, 4:36 · Missed FG
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TNTC 12:41
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:41 7-24
M.J. Flowers 6 Yd Run (Carter Brown Kick)
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TNTC
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:18 · Field Goal
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MONM 0:18
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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TNTC 1:00
4 plays, 32 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-17
Carter Brown 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:00 7-14
Qua Ashley 18 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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TNTC 1:51
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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MONM 4:45
6 plays, 69 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:45 7-7
Elijah Jennings 11 Yd Run (Sky Sholder Kick)
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TNTC 6:09
8 plays, 9 yards, 3:40 · Missed FG
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MONM 9:49
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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TNTC 11:31
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MONM 13:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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TNTC
7 plays, 39 yards, 4:09 · Fumble
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MONM 4:09
4 plays, 26 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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TNTC 6:23
3 plays, 14 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MONM 8:36
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:20 · Punt
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TNTC 9:56
9 plays, 38 yards, 3:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:56 0-7
Gabe Nunez 2 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown Kick)
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MONM 13:30
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:30 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
MONM
TNTC
21
1st Downs
24
5-13
3rd down efficiency
7-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
304
Total Yards
395
179
Passing
289
20/41
Comp/Att
24/36
4.4
Yards per pass
8.0
125
Rushing
106
24
Rushing Attempts
37
5.2
Yards per rush
2.9
9-75
Penalties
8-86
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
22:05
Possession
37:55
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