North Carolina A&T Aggies 21–24 Tennessee State Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated North Carolina A&T Aggies 24–21 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: North Carolina A&T Aggies 21, Tennessee State Tigers 24.

Game summary

Tennessee State Tigers edged North Carolina A&T Aggies 24–21 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Braxton Thomas (North Carolina A&T) — 156.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kendric Rhymes — 174.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Amonte Jones — 4 rec, 91.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina A&T (-0.122/play) vs Tennessee State (-0.356/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina A&T Aggies	6	6	0	6	21
Tennessee State Tigers	6	3	6	6	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NCATNorth Carolina A&T Aggies

+3OPP 24

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina A&T
Q1TD
WGWesley Graves
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Wesley Graves rushes 40 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q1TD
DSDevaughn Slaughter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jonathan Palmer pass to Devaughn Slaughter for a touchdown (82 yards)
Tennessee State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 41 yards
North Carolina A&T
Q2TD
BTBraxton Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Braxton Thomas rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q3TD
KRKendric Rhymes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Kendric Rhymes rushes 60 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q4TD
KRKendric Rhymes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Kendric Rhymes rushes 51 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina A&T
Q4TD
AJAmonte Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Braxton Thomas pass to Amonte Jones for a touchdown (66 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Braxton Thomas (North Carolina A&T) — 156.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +6.19 EPA
Champ Long (North Carolina A&T) — 47.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -6.54 EPA
Jonathan Palmer (Tennessee State) — 104.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.47 EPA/play -10.78 EPA

Rushing

Kendric Rhymes (Tennessee State) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
Wesley Graves (North Carolina A&T) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
Braxton Thomas (North Carolina A&T) — 19.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA

Receiving

Amonte Jones (North Carolina A&T) — 4 rec · 91.0 yds +1.01 EPA
Devaughn Slaughter (Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 102.0 yds +1.60 EPA
Michael Carlock-Williams (North Carolina A&T) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braxton Thomas	North Carolina A&T	15	73.3%	156	1	+0.41	+6.19
Champ Long	North Carolina A&T	12	41.7%	47	0	-0.55	-6.54
Jonathan Palmer	Tennessee State	23	47.8%	104	1	-0.47	-10.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina A&T	Tennessee State
Plays	65	50
EPA / play	-0.122	-0.356
Total EPA	-7.91	-17.80
Success rate	35.4%	30.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.013	-0.469
Rush EPA / play	-0.199	-0.260
Yards	353	258

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina A&T	3	9	-1.47	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	1	-1	-1.20	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	4	10	-2.91	Punt
Q1	North Carolina A&T	9	85	+7.00	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee State	1	82	+7.03	Pass TD
Q1	North Carolina A&T	3	1	-3.41	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	3	-4	-3.96	Punt
Q1	North Carolina A&T	3	7	-1.78	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	2	-5	-2.64	Ended
Q2	North Carolina A&T	3	-1	-3.51	Ended
Q2	Tennessee State	3	-11	-3.51	Punt
Q2	North Carolina A&T	2	-2	-6.19	Fumble
Q2	Tennessee State	5	12	-2.33	Punt
Q2	North Carolina A&T	2	-4	-4.90	Fumble
Q2	Tennessee State	6	1	-8.28	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina A&T	3	9	-0.76	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Fumble (-7.79 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Jonathan Palmer pass to Devaughn Slaughter for a touchdown (82 yards) (+7.03 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Braxton Thomas pass to Amonte Jones for a touchdown (66 yards) (+6.89 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Fumble (-5.64 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Fumble (-5.43 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Kendric Rhymes rushes 60 yards for a touchdown (+4.83 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Fumble (-4.23 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Fumble (-4.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Braxton Thomas (North Carolina A&T) — 156.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina A&T at -0.122 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Tennessee State Tigers?

North Carolina A&T Aggies 21, Tennessee State Tigers 24 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767223.

Who led North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Braxton Thomas (North Carolina A&T) led passers with 156.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Carolina A&T Aggies at Tennessee State Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.