Alabama A&M Bulldogs 23–21 Tennessee State Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

Alabama A&M Bulldogs defeated Tennessee State Tigers 23–21 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Alabama A&M Bulldogs 23, Tennessee State Tigers 21.

Game summary

Alabama A&M Bulldogs edged Tennessee State Tigers 23–21 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Cornelious Brown IV (Alabama A&M) — 332.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kendric Rhymes — 126.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kendric Rhymes — 7 rec, 64.0 yds.
EPA edge: Alabama A&M (+0.093/play) vs Tennessee State (+0.008/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama A&M Bulldogs	3	9	9	0	23
Tennessee State Tigers	0	18	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

AAMUAlabama A&M Bulldogs

+3OPP 9

OPP EZ

+3OPP 9

OPP EZ

+3OPP 28

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Alabama A&M
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 26 yards
Alabama A&M
Q2TD
MPMyles Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Cornelious Brown IV pass to Myles Parker for a touchdown (5 yards)
Tennessee State
Q2TD
KRKendric Rhymes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Kendric Rhymes rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q2TD
ZSZack Simmons-Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Zack Simmons-Brown rushes 27 yards for a touchdown
Alabama A&M
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 26 yards
Tennessee State
Q2TD
KRKendric Rhymes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Byron McNair pass to Kendric Rhymes for a touchdown (22 yards)
Alabama A&M
Q3TD
DWDaveon Walker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Cornelious Brown IV pass to Daveon Walker for a touchdown (30 yards)
Alabama A&M
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 45 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cornelious Brown IV (Alabama A&M) — 332.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +14.23 EPA
Eric Handley (Alabama A&M) — 26.0 yds · -0.71 EPA/play -1.42 EPA
Byron McNair (Tennessee State) — 136.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -5.25 EPA

Rushing

Kendric Rhymes (Tennessee State) — 126.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
Maurice Edwards IV (Alabama A&M) — 38.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Zack Simmons-Brown (Tennessee State) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA

Receiving

Kendric Rhymes (Tennessee State) — 7 rec · 64.0 yds +0.86 EPA
Travaunta Abner (Alabama A&M) — 6 rec · 104.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Myles Parker (Alabama A&M) — 4 rec · 15.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cornelious Brown IV	Alabama A&M	35	60.0%	332	2	+0.41	+14.23
Eric Handley	Alabama A&M	2	100.0%	26	0	-0.71	-1.42
Byron McNair	Tennessee State	31	54.8%	136	1	-0.17	-5.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alabama A&M	Tennessee State
Plays	63	67
EPA / play	+0.093	+0.008
Total EPA	+5.89	+0.56
Success rate	42.9%	37.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.346	-0.169
Rush EPA / play	-0.266	+0.161
Yards	437	354

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Alabama A&M	3	3	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	5	30	-0.99	Punt
Q1	Alabama A&M	8	62	+1.39	Field goal
Q1	Tennessee State	9	32	-0.70	Punt
Q1	Alabama A&M	8	103	+8.17	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee State	6	65	+6.14	Rush TD
Q2	Alabama A&M	3	-7	-3.23	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	9	76	+6.57	Rush TD
Q2	Alabama A&M	9	67	+1.01	Field goal
Q2	Tennessee State	6	49	+5.23	Pass TD
Q2	Alabama A&M	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Tennessee State	7	27	-1.46	Punt
Q3	Alabama A&M	8	84	+7.44	Pass TD
Q3	Tennessee State	6	4	-3.44	Punt
Q3	Alabama A&M	8	67	+0.91	Field goal
Q3	Tennessee State	4	5	-6.48	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass to Jordan Chambers-Smith for 40 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.86 EPA)
Q1 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass to Franck Pierre for 46 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.82 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair pass intercepted (-4.57 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair pass to Kendric Rhymes for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.57 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Zack Simmons-Brown rushes 27 yards for a touchdown (+4.1 EPA)
Q3 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass to Daveon Walker for a touchdown (30 yards) (+4.01 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee State Tigers · Fumble (-3.14 EPA)
Q1 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass to Donovan Price for 40 yards (2nd & 4) (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

Alabama A&M Bulldogs controlled the final (23–21) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Cornelious Brown IV (Alabama A&M) — 332.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Alabama A&M at 0.093 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Alabama A&M Bulldogs 23, Tennessee State Tigers 21 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Alabama A&M Bulldogs won with a final score of 23–21.

Where can I find the Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767225.

Who led Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Cornelious Brown IV (Alabama A&M) led passers with 332.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Tennessee State Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.