ETSU gets TDs from all three units in 34-16 win over The Citadel

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TJ Peyton ran for 110 yards and a touchdown as East Tennessee State (ETSU) rallied from an early deficit to defeat The Citadel 34-16 on Saturday. ETSU scored touchdowns from its defense, special teams, and offense, with key plays including Tyreek’e Robinson’s forced fumble recovery and Peyton’s 85-yard rushing touchdown late in the third quarter. This win improves ETSU’s record to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play, while The Citadel falls to 2-4 and 0-3 in the Southern Conference.
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On Saturday, TJ Peyton ran for 110 yards and a touchdown, helping East Tennessee State (ETSU) overcome an early deficit and defeat The Citadel with a final score of 34-16. ETSU, ranked 24th in the Stats Perform poll, scored touchdowns from their offense, defense, and special teams units. The game started poorly for ETSU as Quentin Hayes ran for a 17-yard touchdown and Evan Kelly kicked a 29-yard field goal to give The Citadel (2-4) an early lead of 10-0. However, ETSU responded with points from all three units including a defensive touchdown by Tyreek'e Robinson forcing a fumble that was recovered and returned for a score by teammate CJ Robinson, leading to the eventual victory. The win improves ETSU's record to 5-2, while also marking their third consecutive conference win in the Southern Conference.

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Buccaneers CHARLESTON Citadel East Tennessee State S.C.

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Citadel ORG · 3× Buccaneers ORG · 2× East Tennessee State ORG · 2× CHARLESTON GPE · 1× Quentin Hayes’ PERSON · 1× S.C. GPE · 1× Southern Conference ORG · 1× Stats Perform ORG · 1× TJ Peyton PERSON · 1× The Citadel ORG · 1×

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Johnson added a 26-yard field goal in the third, and just a minute later, Taylor McClure blocked Jack Weil’s punt and Josh Buckhalter returned it from the 9 for a 20-10 lead.
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ETSU gets TDs from all three units in 34-16 win over The Citadel · assertive framing

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — TJ Peyton ran for 110 yards and a touchdown and East Tennessee State rallied from an early deficit to beat The Citadel 34-16 on Saturday. asserted
State → run → Saturday
The Buccaneers (5-2, 3-0 Southern Conference), who entered ranked 24th in the Stats Perform poll, got touchdowns from all three units. asserted
who → enter → units
The Citadel (2-4, 0-3) built a 10-0 first quarter lead on Quentin Hayes’ 17-yard touchdown run and Evan Kelly’s 29-yard field goal. asserted
Citadel → build → run
To start the second, ETSU got a defensive score when Tyreek’e Robinson forced a fumble by Gavin Garcia and CJ Robinson scooped the ball and ran it in from the 4. asserted
Robinson → start → 4
Ewan Johnson tied it before halftime with a 25-yard field goal. asserted
Johnson → tie → goal
Johnson added a 26-yard field goal in the third, and just a minute later, Taylor McClure blocked Jack Weil’s punt and Josh Buckhalter returned it from the 9 for a 20-10 lead. asserted
Buckhalter → add → lead
Peyton’s 85-yard touchdown run with 3:05 left in the third sealed it. asserted
run → leave → it
Xavier Hill — one of four quarterbacks used by the Bulldogs — threw for 81 yards and a touchdown. asserted
Hill → use → yards
The Citadel’s last win against the Buccaneers occurred Sept. 10, 2022, in a 20-17 home contest. asserted
win → occur → contest
Up next East Tennessee State is off next weekend before traveling to face VMI on Oct. 24. asserted
State → travel → Oct.
The Citadel heads to College Station, Texas, to play Texas A&M on Saturday. ___ asserted
Citadel → head → Saturday
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