{
  "id": 8605216,
  "title": "Anderson leads Tarleton State’s aerial attack with 3 TDs in 45-20 win over Merrimack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/anderson-leads-tarleton-states-aerial-attack-with-3-tds-in-45-20-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:00:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/19/anderson-leads-tarleton-states-aerial-attack-with-3-tds-in-45-20-win-over-merrimack"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kaden Anderson spearheaded Tarleton State's aerial assault, connecting for a career-high three touchdowns and throwing for 407 yards in their 45-20 victory over Merrimack on Saturday night.\n\nTarleton State's dominance began early, as Chris Robinson returned a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown to seize a 7-0 lead. Alejandro De La Poza added a 36-yard field goal. James Paige then scored a 3-yard touchdown, propelling the Texans to a 17-0 advantage.\n\nMerrimack managed to keep the game competitive, with a pair of scoring passes from Hairston to Austin Palmer - one for 24 yards and another for 7 yards - with just seconds remaining in the half. Despite this, Tarleton State's Anderson continued his stellar performance with a 32-yard touchdown to Marquis Willis.\n\nBryce Green followed up with a 29-yard touchdown run, extending the Texans' lead to 38-14. This three-touchdown run in the third quarter effectively sealed the game.\n\nHairston put up 214 passing yards and added three touchdowns for Merrimack, who entered the game at 1-3. Tarleton State, currently at 4-0, will take a brief break before facing Chicago State on October 3.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kaden Anderson set career-high with 3 TD passes and 407 passing yards",
    "Tarleton State dominated early with Chris Robinson's 77-yard fumble return",
    "Merrimack's Hairston threw 214 yards and scored 3 TDs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tarleton State's strong team performance, led by Kaden Anderson's career-high three touchdown passes, cements their undefeated status and puts pressure on upcoming opponents.",
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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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."
}