On Oct. 3, 2026, Tennessee State led 21-10 entering the fourth quarter at Hanson Field before Western Illinois scored the final 18 points to win 28-21. Tennessee State fell to 1-4 and 0-1 in conference play. More Sports News
Daylin Lee threw two touchdown passes to Cam Bulluck and ran for another score, but two fourth-quarter interceptions, including a 43-yard pick-six by Jake Kruger, swung the game.
| Player | Team | Comp-Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylin Lee | TSU | 22-42 | 245 | 2 | 2 |
| Kennedy McGill | WIU | 23-43 | 241 | 1 | 1 |
Late Collapse
Kruger’s return and a two-point run tied it 21-21, and McGill’s 16-yard touchdown run with 52 seconds left gave Western Illinois the lead. A final interception ended the Tennessee State comeback attempt.
Tennessee State managed just 73 rushing yards, while McGill ran for 188 to lead a Western Illinois ground game that totaled 250.
| Player | Team | Att | Yards | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Paul | TSU | 12 | 62 | 0 | 34 |
| Trevor Pearson | TSU | 8 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| Ihson Jackson-Anderson | WIU | 11 | 30 | 0 | 6 |
Brock Montgomery caught six passes for 75 yards, and Joshua Reese led the defense with 10 tackles.
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