Tennessee Tech defeats Furman 20-15 in college football

Tennessee Tech secured a 20-15 victory over Furman on Saturday. The Golden Eagles, currently ranked No. 15 in the Stats Perform Poll, maintained a 14-3 halftime lead before weathering a second-half comeback attempt by Furman.

Quarterback Jax Leatherwood contributed 212 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Tre’ Holloway. M. J. Flowers added a 1-yard touchdown run to extend the lead before halftime. In the fourth quarter, kicker Carter Brown secured the win with two 52-yard field goals.

Furman attempted to close the gap through a blocked punt for a safety, a 53-yard field goal by Nathan Chapman, and a 23-yard touchdown pass from Connor Ackerley to Luke Shields. Despite the rally, Tennessee Tech held on for the win. Tennessee Tech moves to a 5-1 record, while Furman falls to 2-5.