Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles @ Tennessee State Tigers
Game Leaders

168
M. BirdsongQB
14/22, 2 TD
168

202
R. ButlerQB
16/31, 1 TD, 1 INT
202

164
Y. ThaenratRB
19 CAR, 1 TD
164

47
E. EvansRB
9 CAR
47

112
D. ByrdWR
9 REC, 1 TD
112

65
P. SmithWR
5 REC
65

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Team Stats
463
Total Yards
295
1
Turnovers
2
22
1st Downs
18
7-75
Penalties
7-60
3/9
3rd Down
2/12
2/2
4th Down
1/2
32:06
Possession
27:54
Game Information
Nashville, TN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 22 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-9 | 2-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 463 | 295 |
| Passing | 168 | 202 |
| Comp/Att | 14/22 | 16/31 |
| Yards per pass | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 295 | 93 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 7.4 | 3.3 |
| Penalties | 7-75 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:06 | 27:54 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| 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 |
| 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 |
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