Tigers score 23 unanswered points for 30-14 win over FAMU

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The Tigers took advantage of good field position to charge back and steal a win over rival Florida A&M on Saturday night. Tennessee State improved to 3-1 with a 30-14 win over the FAMU (0-4) in front of 18,020 at Bragg Memorial Stadium.

Coming out of halftime, the Rattlers went for the big play on the second snap from scrimmage. Carson Royal found Kareem Smith for a 46 yard touchdown toss giving FAMU a 14-7 lead with 12:05 remaining in the 3rd quarter.

The Tigers would respond in a big way, by scoring 23 unanswered points.

FAMU tried to make a comeback, but fell short as Ezra Robinson broke up a 4th and 9 pass at the TSU 40 with 6:40 remaining to give the ball back to the Tiger offense.

TSU sealed the game as they held onto the ball for six minutes as they picked up the final score of the game. Telvin Hooks was the workhorse on the drive carrying the ball six times for 64 yards, but Erick Evans would cap off the drive with the final two runs, the last being a one yard run to produce the final outcome, 30-14.

Austin Rowley completed the evening with seven punts for 308 yards, good for a 44.0 average. The San Diego, Calif., product placed three balls inside the 10.

FAMU QB Carson Royal passed for 161 yards and a score, on 10 of 21 passing, while Brandon Norwood led with four receptions for 47 yards. LB Akil Blount had 11 tackles to lead the FAMU defense, with DT Michael Lovejoy and LB Kashawn Butler each getting five solo stops.

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