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Tennessee Tech edges Monmouth with Leatherwood's four touchdown passes

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Tennessee Tech edges Monmouth with Leatherwood's four touchdown passes
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Jax Leatherwood threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns as Tennessee Tech defeated Monmouth 38-14 in their season opener on Saturday night in Cookeville, Tennessee. The game marked the first for both teams this season, with Tennessee Tech ranked 14th and Monmouth 22nd in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll. Tennessee Tech took an early lead with a touchdown pass to Gabe Nunez and extended it to 24-7 by the third quarter. Leatherwood added two more touchdown passes in the fourth quarter before Monmouth scored its final touchdown late in the game.

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  • •Jax Leatherwood tosses four touchdowns for Tennessee Tech
  • •Game held on August 29 in Cookeville, Tennessee
  • •Tennessee Tech ranked 14th, Monmouth 22nd in FCS poll
  • •Monmouth's final score comes on a 1-yard run by Kenny Smith
  • •Tennessee Tech takes a commanding 24-7 lead in the third quarter
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  • 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Leatherwood throws 4 TDs in Tennessee Tech win over Monmouth
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Jax Leatherwood threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, and Tennessee Tech beat Monmouth 38-14 in a season opener for both teams on Saturday night. Tennessee Tech entered the game ranked 14th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll, and the Hawks 22nd. Tennessee Tech took a 7-0 lead when Leatherwood threw a 2-yard pass to Gabe Nunez with just under 10 minutes left in the first.

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