Jax Leatherwood helps Tennessee Tech edge Furman 20-15

Jax Leatherwood engineered a 20-15 victory for Tennessee Tech over Furman in a Southern Conference matchup. Leatherwood completed 212 passes for a touchdown, while Carter Brown connected on two 52-yard field goals in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Tennessee Tech, currently ranked No. 15, led 14-3 at halftime before Furman mounted a comeback.

Leatherwood opened the scoring with a 5-yard pass to Tre’ Holloway and M.J. Flowers added a 1-yard touchdown run in the first half. Furman responded with a blocked punt safety and a 53-yard field goal to narrow the gap to 14-8. Brown responded with a 52-yard field goal to make it 17-8. Furman narrowed the lead to 17-15 with 8:30 remaining after a 23-yard touchdown pass from Connor Ackerley to Luke Shields.

Brown added another 52-yard field goal with 2:50 left for the final score. Leatherwood was also instrumental on the ground, rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown. Ackerley threw for 222 yards and a score, while Shields caught seven passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee Tech will face Eastern Kentucky next Saturday, while Furman has a bye week before hosting Samford at home on October 24.