Kaden Anderson throws for 407 yards as Tarleton State tops Merrimack, 45-20

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Kaden Anderson throws for 407 yards as Tarleton State tops Merrimack, 45-20
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Kaden Anderson led Tarleton State to a 45-20 victory over Merrimack on September 19, throwing for a career-high 407 yards and three touchdowns. The game commenced with Chris Robinson scoring on a 77-yard fumble return, giving the Texans an early lead. Merrimack attempted to narrow the gap, with AJ Hairston connecting on two touchdown passes before halftime. However, Tarleton State pulled away in the second half with three touchdowns, securing the win. Tarleton State remains unbeaten at 4-0, while Merrimack falls to 1-3. Both teams will continue their seasons next week, with Merrimack hosting New Haven and Tarleton State off until facing Chicago State on October 3.

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  • Kaden Anderson threw for 407 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Tarleton State leads 7-0 after a fumble return touchdown.
  • AJ Hairston had two touchdown passes for Merrimack.
  • Tarleton scored three touchdowns in the third quarter.
  • Merrimack will host New Haven next Saturday.
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  • 3:57 AMYahoo SportsAnderson leads Tarleton State's aerial attack with 3 TDs in 45-20 win over Merrimack
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Kaden Anderson threw for a career high 407 yards and three touchdowns and Tarleton State pulled away from Merrimack for a 45-20 win on Saturday night. The Texans took a 7-0 lead when Chris Robinson returned AJ Hairston Jr.'s fumble 77 yards for a touchdown four-and-a-half minutes into the game.

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