MEMPHIS, Tennessee -- The first thing Mike German did after playing his first game this season was thank Tennessee State’s defense for not allowing his return to be spoiled.
The offense got its starting quarterback back after he served a two-game suspension, but it was the defense that played the biggest role in a 26-16 win over Jackson State on Saturday night.
It came before a crowd of 42,400 at the Liberty Bowl in the Southern Heritage Classic and helped TSU improve to 2-1.
TSU’s defense forced six turnovers (five interceptions, one fumble) and scored just as many touchdowns (one) as the offense.
“The defense played its butt off,” German said. “They put some muscle on the ball when we couldn’t. They kept us alive. They took balls away from their offense and gave us opportunities.”
It was the most turnovers TSU has come up with since forcing seven in a 31-20 win over Tennessee Tech in 2005. '
German relieved starting redshirt freshman Ronald Butler, who threw an interception that was returned for a TD late in the first quarter. German completed four of 14 passes for 42 yards.
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