Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 35–8 Tennessee State Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated Tennessee State Tigers 35–8 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 35, Tennessee State Tigers 8.

Game summary

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles rolled past Tennessee State Tigers 35–8 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Jonathan Palmer (Tennessee State) — 179.0 pass yds, +0.13 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kendric Rhymes — 31.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Noah Robinson — 7 rec, 86.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee Tech (-0.078/play) vs Tennessee State (-0.373/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles	6	12	6	2	35
Tennessee State Tigers	0	0	9	3	8

Scoring Map

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

TNTCTennessee Tech Golden Eagles

OPP EZ

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 6

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee Tech
Q1TD
QQQuintell Quinn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Quintell Quinn rushes 67 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee Tech
Q2TD
NRNoah Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Kekoa Visperas pass to Noah Robinson for a touchdown (34 yards)
Tennessee Tech
Q2TD
QJQ'Daryius Jennings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Q'Daryius Jennings rushes 45 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee Tech
Q3TD
ALAidan Littles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Aidan Littles rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
24-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Tennessee State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 23 yards
Tennessee Tech
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
26-12
Safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jonathan Palmer (Tennessee State) — 179.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +3.94 EPA
Byron McNair (Tennessee State) — 87.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -4.41 EPA
Kekoa Visperas (Tennessee Tech) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.44 EPA/play -8.88 EPA

Rushing

Kendric Rhymes (Tennessee State) — 31.0 yds -0.45 EPA
Aidan Littles (Tennessee Tech) — 19.0 yds · 1 TD -0.45 EPA
Zack Simmons-Brown (Tennessee State) — 19.0 yds -0.50 EPA

Receiving

Noah Robinson (Tennessee Tech) — 7 rec · 86.0 yds +0.19 EPA
Devaughn Slaughter (Tennessee State) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Snap Reed (Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 74.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jonathan Palmer	Tennessee State	30	46.7%	179	0	+0.13	+3.94
Byron McNair	Tennessee State	19	57.9%	87	0	-0.23	-4.41
Kekoa Visperas	Tennessee Tech	20	45.0%	93	1	-0.44	-8.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee Tech	Tennessee State
Plays	56	79
EPA / play	-0.078	-0.373
Total EPA	-4.35	-29.48
Success rate	39.3%	32.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.444	-0.214
Rush EPA / play	+0.126	-0.647
Yards	403	413

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee Tech	3	75	+5.36	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee State	3	8	-1.78	Punt
Q1	Tennessee Tech	6	22	-4.31	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	4	11	-5.11	Fumble
Q1	Tennessee Tech	3	-9	-4.38	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	6	28	-1.16	Interception
Q1	Tennessee Tech	7	33	-0.53	Missed FG
Q2	Tennessee State	6	1	-4.46	Punt
Q2	Tennessee Tech	4	72	+5.17	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee State	3	-1	-2.55	Punt
Q2	Tennessee Tech	7	50	+0.19	Missed FG
Q2	Tennessee State	6	39	-0.29	Missed FG
Q2	Tennessee Tech	8	61	+3.60	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee State	4	40	+0.82	Missed FG
Q3	Tennessee State	2	-11	-0.79	Ended
Q3	Tennessee Tech	1	6	-2.51	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.23 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Fumble (-6.0 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Q'Daryius Jennings rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+5.44 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Fumble (-5.3 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Quintell Quinn rushes 67 yards for a touchdown (+4.68 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair pass to Kendric Rhymes for 22 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.88 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair pass to Devaughn Slaughter for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.71 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Jonathan Palmer pass to Devaughn Slaughter for 32 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles controlled the final (35–8) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Jonathan Palmer (Tennessee State) — 179.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee Tech at -0.078 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 35, Tennessee State Tigers 8 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles won with a final score of 35–8.

Where can I find the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767226.

Who led Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Jonathan Palmer (Tennessee State) led passers with 179.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Tennessee State Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.