Topic: Eastern Kentucky University Foot
Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
September 28, 2019
© 2019 by Ron Harrison
Eastern Kentucky utilized a punishing ground game and a defense that managed to at least keep Tennessee State University’s vaunted air attack under control in a 42-16 victory. Eastern Kentucky recorded 22 first downs and 525 yards of total offense. The Colonels rolled up 379 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. The Colonels were penalized eight times for 74 yards. Tennessee State recorded 20 first downs and 382 yards of total offense. The Tigers recorded 270 yards through the air but the Colonels kept them from the end zone through the air. The Tigers were penalized 10 times for 92 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.
Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 202 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Alonzo Booth carried the ball 12 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Parker McKinney scored a touchdown on the ground. Parker McKinney completed 13 of 24 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Keyion Dixon caught four passes for 44 yards. Daryl McCleskey also caught four passes for 31 yards. Jackson Beerman recorded three receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown. Jerome Gross returned three punts for 47 yards with a long return of 29 yards and Davion Ross returned a kickoff for 38 yards. Aaron Patrick led the defense with three solo and five assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards. Corey Glass also recorded three solo and five assisted tackles. Malik Mays recovered a fumble he returned 64 yards and intercepted a pass. Daulson Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass he returned 28 yards. Taquan Evans chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.
Seth Rowland led Tennessee State’s ground game with 71 yards on eight carries. Te’kendrick Roberson carried the ball 14 times for 20 yards and a touchdown. Cameron Rosendahl completed 20 of 41 passes for 270 yards with two interceptions. Chris Rowland caught eight passes for 95 yards. Lawrence Segree added three receptions for 37 yards. Steven Newbold recorded two receptions for 55 yards. Kaleb Mosley punted five times for a 47.4 average with a long punt of 61 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line. Antonio Zita kicked field goals of 28, 35, and 36 yards. Ronnie Killings led the defense with six solo and three assisted tackles. Josh Green added six solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Rhashaun Epting recorded three solo and four assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Tennessee State University | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
| TSU | - | Antonio Zita kicks a 28 yard field goal |
| EKU | - | Jackson Beerman 26 yard pass from Parker McKinney (Sam Hayworth kick) |
| TSU | - | Antonio Zita kicks a 35 yard field goal |
| EKU | - | Parker McKinney 6 yard run (Sam Hayworth kick) |
| TSU | - | Antonio Zita kicks a 36 yard field goal |
| EKU | - | Alonzo Booth 40 yard run (Sam Hayworth kick) |
| EKU | - | Daryl McCleskey 9 yard run (Sam Hayworth kick) |
| TSU | - | Te’kendrick Roberson 8 yard run (Antonio Zita kick) |
| EKU | - | Alonzo Booth 13 yard run (Sam Hayworth kick) |
| EKU | - | Daryl McCleskey 5 yard run (Sam Hayworth kick) |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Seth Rowland | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 25 |
| Chris Rowland | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 25 |
| Te’kendrick Roberson | 14 | 20 | 1.4 | 8 |
| DeMarco Corbin | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 |
| Cameron Rosendahl | 4 | -15 | -3.8 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Cameron Rosendahl | 41-20-2 | 270 | 0 | 45 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Chris Rowland | 8 | 95 | 0 | 30 |
| Lawrence Segree | 3 | 37 | 0 | 14 |
| Steven Newbold | 2 | 55 | 0 | 45 |
| Al-Malik Moore | 2 | 29 | 0 | 19 |
| DeMarco Corbin | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| Dayron Johnson | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Seth Rowland | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Te’kendrick Roberson | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Daryl McCleskey | 16 | 202 | 12.6 | 68 |
| Alonzo Booth | 12 | 115 | 9.6 | 40 |
| Davion Ross | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 24 |
| Jason Lewis | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 7 |
| Parker McKinney | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 7 |
| Ellis Cain | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Parker McKinney | 24-13-0 | 131 | 1 | 26 |
| Conor Blount | 1-1-0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Keyion Dixon | 4 | 44 | 0 | 14 |
| Daryl McCleskey | 4 | 31 | 0 | 12 |
| Jackson Beerman | 3 | 46 | 1 | 26 |
| Alex Cabrera | 2 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| Caleb Martin | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Eastern Kentucky University 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.