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ETSU loses to Campbell 49-37 despite Mason Mims' record performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:25 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

ETSU loses to Campbell 49-37 despite Mason Mims' record performance

Summary

ETSU football opened its season with a 49-37 loss to Campbell in Johnson City, Tennessee, on August 30, 2026. Quarterback Mason Mims, in his first collegiate start, threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns, setting a new ETSU record with 33 completions. The Buccaneers took a brief lead in the second quarter but were unable to overcome turnovers late in the game. Campbell extended its lead to 42-24 in the fourth quarter but ETSU fought back with a series of unanswered points before Campbell sealed the win with a late touchdown run. ETSU will host Tusculum next Saturday at Greene Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•ETSU allowed 528 yards of total offense to Campbell.
•Mims’ passing yards rank fifth in ETSU history.
•ETSU led briefly after scoring two rushing touchdowns.
•Campbell's Kamden Sixkiller accounted for four touchdowns.
•ETSU's next game is against Tusculum on September 6.

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4:25 AMYahoo Sports — ETSU falls to Campbell 49-37 despite record-setting debut from Mason Mims

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — ETSU quarterback Mason Mims delivered a record-setting performance in his first collegiate start, but the Buccaneers could not overcome costly mistakes in a 49-37 season-opening loss to Campbell on Saturday night. The Bucs piled up 528 yards of total offense but struggled to slow down the Camels and committed two […]
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