{
  "id": 4331351,
  "title": "Leatherwood throws 4 TDs in Tennessee Tech win over Monmouth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/leatherwood-throws-4-tds-in-tennessee-tech-win-over-monmouth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:10:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/29/leatherwood-throws-4-tds-in-tennessee-tech-win-over-monmouth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jax Leatherwood shone brightly in Tennessee Tech's 38-14 victory over Monmouth, tossing for 289 yards and throwing four touchdown passes. The game served as an opening match for both the teams. Tennessee Tech got a 7-0 lead early when Leatherwood connected a 2-yard pass to Gabe Nunez. Elijah Jennings then ran the ball in from the 11 to level the score. Leatherwood added an 18-yard touchdown to Qua Ashley just before halftime, making it 14-7. Carter Brown then kicked a 40-yard field goal to give the Hawks a 10-point lead, 10 seconds before the break. A 75-yard, five-play drive ended with a 6-yard touchdown run by MJ Flowers, pushing the lead to 24-7 with 12:41 remaining in the third quarter. Leatherwood threw his fourth touchdown on a 16-yarder to Maury Sullivan to extend the Hawks' advantage to 31-7. Monmouth's Kenny Smith closed the scoring with a 1-yard run, ending the game.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jax Leatherwood threw 4 TD passes in Tech's 38-14 win over Monmouth",
    "Tech led 14-7 at halftime, thanks to Leatherwood's 18-yard TD to Qua Ashley",
    "Leatherwood's 6-yard TD run with 12:41 left sealed the 31-7 victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Leatherwood's strong performance cements his role as a key player for Tennessee Tech, showcasing his ability to lead the team to a decisive victory in their season opener.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}