Daylin Lee throws two touchdown passes and Tennessee State surprises Morgan State 25-16
(AP) — Daylin Lee threw two touchdown passes, wide receiver Jaden Jones threw one on a trick play, and Tennessee State defeated Morgan State 25-16 on Saturday to celebrate the Tigers' homecoming.Tennessee State allowed 301 yards to the No.
Nashville, Tenn. (AP) — Daylin Lee's two touchdown passes led Tennessee State to a surprising 25-16 victory over No. 24 ranked Morgan State on Saturday. Wide receiver Jaden Jones also contributed a 50-yard touchdown pass on a trick play. Tennessee State's defense held Morgan State to just 2 of 11 third down conversions and 1 of 3 fourth downs.
The Tigers (2-5) trailed 15-10 at halftime, but Lee's 19-yard touchdown pass to Brock Montgomery extended their lead. Cameron Edge's 30-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Towler reignited the Bears' offensive push, making the score 16-15. Lee added a 27-yard field goal to seal the win. Tennessee State's Preston Hurless sealed the game with a 27-yard field goal, while Lee rushed for 63 yards.
Morgan State's Joseph Towler finished with a 28-yard touchdown run. The loss ended Morgan State's five-game winning streak, the longest run since 1979. Morgan State next plays Howard next Saturday, while Tennessee State will face Charleston Southern.
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