Topic: Eastern Kentucky University Foot
Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
October 7, 2017
© 2017 by Ron Harrison
Tennessee State defeated Eastern Kentucky University 45-21 in a game that had more plot changes than a good murder mystery. Tennessee State took a 17-0 lead at halftime and appeared to be in control of the game. Eastern Kentucky came to life in the third quarter behind a touchdown run and touchdown pass by Tim Boyle to trail 17-14 after three quarters. The Colonels actually took a 21-17 lead early in the final quarter with a six yard touchdown pass from Tim Boyle to Ryan Markush. Tennessee State rallied to take a 24-21 lead on a Michael Hughes one yard run and conversion kick by Lane Clark with 6:53 left in the game and then the wheels fell off for Eastern Kentucky. Tennessee State’s secondary stepped up and recorded three interceptions and returns for touchdowns to quiet the home crowd and send the Colonels to a 1-4 record for the season. Tennessee State improves to 4-2 for the season. Tennessee State’s three pick sixes occurred at 6:40, 3:47, and 3:09 on the clock.
Tennessee State University recorded 21 first downs and 299 yards of total offense. They were penalized three times for 24 yards and had a pass intercepted. Eastern Kentucky University recorded 16 first downs and 370 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized eight times for 72 yards and had four passes intercepted.
Seth Rowland led Tennessee State’s ground game with 69 yards on 11 carries. Andrew Knox carried the ball 12 times for 64 yards. Sabree Curtis recorded 39 yards on 10 carries. Michael Hughes carried the ball seven times for nine yards and a touchdown. Michael Hughes completed 12 of 23 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Patrick Smith caught four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Steven Newbold added four receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown. Blair Edwards led the defense with seven solo and one assisted tackles. Vincent Sellers also recorded seven solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted two passes for a total return yardage of 78 yards and two touchdowns. Laquarius Cook recorded five solo and one assisted tackles. Terrell Bonds intercepted a pass that he returned 36 yards for a touchdown. Jason Morrow also intercepted a pass.
Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky University’s ground game with 73 yards on 11 carries. Jason Lewis carried the ball four times for 27 yards. Tim Boyle completed 18 of 27 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Austin Scott completed three of eight passes for 34 yards with one interception. Dan Paul caught eight passes for 76 yards. Ryan Markush added five receptions for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Jaelin Carter recorded two receptions for 39 yards. Keith Wrzuszczak punted four times for a 45.2 avearge with a long punt of 51 yards. Jeffrey Canady led the defense with seven solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. Kobie Grace added seven solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 12 yard loss. Eric Reed recorded five solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned for 18 yards.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Tennessee State University | 3 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 45 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| TSU | - | Lane Clark kicks a 49 yard field goal |
| TSU | - | Patrick Smith 11 yard pass from Michael Hughes (Lane Clark kick) |
| TSU | - | Steven Newbold 8 yard pass from Michael Highes (Lane Clark kick) |
| EKU | - | Tim Boyle 1 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Ryan Markush 10 yard pass from Tim Boyle (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Ryan Markush 6 yard pass from Tim Boyle (Lucas Williams kick) |
| TSU | - | Michael Hughes 1 yard run (Lane Clark kick) |
| TSU | - | Vincent Sellers 34 yard interception return (Lane Clark kick) |
| TSU | - | Vincent Sellers 44 yard interception return (Colby Weiss kick) |
| TSU | - | Terrell Bonds 36 yard interception return (Mitchell Boudreaux kick) |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Seth Rowland | 11 | 69 | 6.3 | 17 |
| Andrew Knox | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 26 |
| Sabree Curtis | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 11 |
| Michael Hughes | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | 13 |
| Tyler Black | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 6 |
| Chris Rowland | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 |
| Team | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Michael Hughes | 23-12-1 | 106 | 2 | 17 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Patrick Smith | 4 | 48 | 1 | 17 |
| Steven Newbold | 4 | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Mahlon Medley | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Miles Cavitt | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Seth Rowland | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Chris Rowland | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
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| Eastern Kentucky University | ||||
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Daryl McCleskey | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 36 |
| Jason Lewis | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 16 |
| LJ Scott | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | 5 |
| Ethan Thomas | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 |
| BK Smith | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 |
| Ryan Markush | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 |
| Tim Boyle | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Team | 2 | -16 | -8.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Tim Boyle | 27-18-3 | 212 | 2 | 36 |
| Austin Scott | 8-3-1 | 34 | 0 | 16 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Dan Paul | 8 | 76 | 0 | 22 |
| Ryan Markush | 5 | 74 | 2 | 36 |
| Jaelin Carter | 2 | 39 | 0 | 36 |
| LJ Scott | 2 | 23 | 0 | 16 |
| Ethan Thomas | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 |
| Neiko Creamer | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| BK Smith | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the EKU Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.