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Tennessee Tech secures 49-20 win against Eastern Kentucky with Leatherwood's performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Tennessee Tech secures 49-20 win against Eastern Kentucky with Leatherwood's performance

Summary

Tennessee Tech defeated Eastern Kentucky 49-20 in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Saturday. Jax Leatherwood threw three touchdown passes and completed 22 of 30 passes for 199 yards. M.J. Flowers contributed with 108 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Qua Ashley rushed for 77 yards and two scores. Tennessee Tech built a 28-7 halftime lead, highlighted by Jameson Wharton's 21-yard interception return for a touchdown. Ryder Hooks finished with 166 rushing yards and a touchdown for Eastern Kentucky. Eastern Kentucky will host West Florida next week, while Tennessee Tech travels to The Citadel.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee Tech leads 28-7 at halftime.
•Leatherwood throws three touchdown passes.
•M.J. Flowers rushes for 108 yards.
•Eastern Kentucky's Ryder Hooks has 166 rushing yards.
•Next, Eastern Kentucky hosts West Florida.

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10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Tech cruises by Eastern Kentucky 49-20 behind Leatherwood's 3 TD passes

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(AP) — Jax Leatherwood threw three touchdowns passes to lead Tennessee Tech to a 49-20 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. Leatherwood was 22-of-30 passing for 199 yards.
— Yahoo Sports

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