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  "id": 15288632,
  "title": "Tennessee Tech cruises by Eastern Kentucky 49-20 behind Leatherwood’s 3 TD passes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tennessee-tech-cruises-by-eastern-kentucky-49-20-behind-leatherwoods",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T22:08:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/17/tennessee-tech-cruises-by-eastern-kentucky-49-20-behind-leatherwoods-3-td-passes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cookeville, Tenn. (AP) — Jax Leatherwood orchestrated a strong performance, throwing three touchdown passes, as Tennessee Tech secured a 49-20 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. Leatherwood was accurate, completing 22 of his 30 passes for 199 yards. M.J. Flowers contributed significantly with 108 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Qua Ashley added 77 yards rushing and two scores. These efforts helped Tennessee Tech (6-1) build a commanding 28-7 lead at halftime. The Golden Eagles continued their dominance in the second half, with Ashley's 42-yard touchdown run pushing the score to 42-7. Ryder Hooks provided additional firepower with a 44-yard touchdown run, finishing with 166 yards on the ground for Eastern Kentucky (2-5). Eastern Kentucky's Jeffrey Kinley managed to score on a 95-yard interception return. Eastern Kentucky will next face West Florida on Saturday.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Grunkemeyer’s 3 touchdown passes lead Virginia Tech over Georgia Tech 34-24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/grunkemeyers-3-touchdown-passes-lead-virginia-tech-over-georgia-tech",
        "published": "2026-10-17T23:14:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}