TSU beats Tennessee Tech with no time left

NASHVILLE, Tennessee  --  Tennessee State waited until time ran out to score a touchdown, and that was enough to beat Tennessee Tech on Saturday.

The Tigers rallied for a 22-21 win at Hale Stadium, and some in the crowd of 11,373 spilled onto the field to join the players in a celebration.

With one second left and TSU at Tech’s 6, Mike German rolled right and had to avoid two defenders before being forced to throw the ball to tight end A.C. Leonard, who caught it despite being covered in the back of the end zone.

Jamin Godfrey’s extra point kick gave TSU (8-1, 4-1 OVC) the victory.

“The last play was designed for a corner route toward the back pylon and another route to the front pylon,” German said. “You stretch the defense out and see who gets open. If nobody gets open you put the ball in the end zone to one of your best players and see what he can do with it. As you saw, he came up with a touchdown.”



Head Coach Rod Reed, Kicker Jamin Godfrey, QB Michael German and TE A.C. Leonard talk to the media after the Tigers 22-21 victory on the last play of the game vs. Tennessee Tech to improve to 8-1 on the season.

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