East Tennessee State Buccaneers at The Citadel Bulldogs
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ETSU gets TDs from all three units in 34-16 win over The Citadel
The Buccaneers (5-2, 3-0 Southern Conference), who entered ranked 24th in the Stats Perform poll, got touchdowns from all three units.
The Citadel (2-4, 0-3) built a 10-0 first quarter lead on Quentin Hayes' 17-yard touchdown run and Evan Kelly's 29-yard field goal. To start the second, ETSU got a defensive score when Tyreek'e Robinson forced a fumble by Gavin Garcia and CJ Robinson scooped the ball and ran it in from the 4. Ewan Johnson tied it before halftime with a 25-yard field goal.
Johnson added a 26-yard field goal in the third, and just a minute later, Taylor McClure blocked Jack Weil's punt and Josh Buckhalter returned it from the 9 for a 20-10 lead. Peyton's 85-yard touchdown run with 3:05 left in the third sealed it.
Xavier Hill — one of four quarterbacks used by the Bulldogs — threw for 81 yards and a touchdown.
The Citadel's last win against the Buccaneers occurred Sept. 10, 2022, in a 20-17 home contest.
The Citadel heads to College Station, Texas, to play Texas A&M on Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. The Citadel Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Buccaneers at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 6, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:31 | Quentin Hayes 17 Yd Run (Evan Kiely Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 0:55 | Evan Kiely 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:14 | CJ Gilmore 4 Yd Fumble Return (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 3:11 | Ewan Johnson 25 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 10:03 | Ewan Johnson 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:03 | Josh Buckhalter 9 Yd Punt Return (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:05 | TJ Peyton 85 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:32 | Vashawn Nalls 1 Yd pass from Mason Mims (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:55 | Isaiah Johnson 15 Yd pass from Xavier Hill (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 ETSU |
 CIT |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 6-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-17 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 3-5 |
| 311 | Total Yards | 259 |
| 141 | Passing | 133 |
| 15/23 | Comp/Att | 7/18 |
| 6.1 | Yards per pass | 7.4 |
| 170 | Rushing | 126 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 48 |
| 5.0 | Yards per rush | 2.6 |
| 6-55 | Penalties | 5-40 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 25:40 | Possession | 34:20 |
Game Information
Location: Charleston, SC
Attendance: 10,323 · Capacity:
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