Tennessee State Tigers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Tennessee St. over Tennessee Tech 41-21
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Michael German passed for 204 yards and three touchdowns as Tennessee State stormed past Tennessee Tech 41-21 on Saturday night.
German replaced the starter Ronald Butler in the second half and threw three touchdowns, including a 43-yard pass to Lavatiae Kelly and an 80-yarder to A.C. Leonard. Butler was 12 of 19 for 139 yards and one touchdown, a 47-yard pass to Ryan Mitchell. Leonard had 5 receptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
The Tigers (3-1, 1-0 Ohio Valley Conference) forced three turnovers, including two fumbles and one interception.
The Golden Eagles (2-2, 0-1) scored first when offensive lineman James Normand recovered a Tennessee State fumble in the end zone. The Tigers scored the next 34 points to put the game out of reach.
Jared Davis threw a 6-yard touchdown and ran for another, to give Tennessee Tech's two offensive TDs in the fourth quarter.
Game Information
Cookeville, TN
2025 Standings
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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