Leatherneck Nation

VS
Date: 10/19/2024
Time: 3 PM CT
Location: Hanson Field, Macomb, IL
TV: ESPN+

Tennessee Tech's Record: The Golden Eagles are 2-4 overall this season and 2-1 in the conference. They opened with a 32-25 loss at FBS Middle Tennessee State, and then a 48-3 loss at then FBS #1 Georgia. They started BS/OVC games early, beating Tennessee State 24-14, then Gardner-Webb 52-21. TTU then hosted non-conference South Carolina State, beating them 22-20, and went on the road for a 34-3 loss at Southeast Missouri State.

History: WIU has played the Golden Eagles twice, winning 41-14 on the road in 2017, then losing back home 38-24 in 2019. That 2017 game was the one where Khalen Saunders went in as a FB and scored his first collegiate offensive TD: https://goleathernecks.com/news/2017/8/ ... g-win.aspx

Players to Know:

• Sophomore QB Jordyn Potts has thrown for 160.8 ypg with 6 TDs and 5 INTs and a 109.9 QB rating. He has also run for 1 TD.
• Grad RB Jalen Mitchell averages 44.2 ypg on the ground with 1 TD
• Junior RB Obie Sanni averages 42.5 ypg on the ground with 1 TD
• Junior WR D.J. Linkins has 25 receptions this season, with a 45.5 ypg average and 1 TD
• Grad WR Ashton Maples only has 22.2 ypg, but also has 3 receieving TDs
• Sophomore LB Cayman Spaulding leads the team with 31 total tackles (12 solo) and 4 tackles for loss
• Junior DL Theron Gaines has 5 tackles for loss of his 13 total tackles and 1 forced fumble
• Senior DL Kanstin Brooks has 6 tackles for loss of his 18 tackles and 1 INT
• Senior DB Tim Coultras and Sophomore DB Caldra Williford have 2 interceptions each

Local-ish Players on UTM's Roster:

• WR Jay Parker is from Nashville originally, but spent 2022 and 2023 playing for WIU: https://www.ttusports.com/sports/fball/ ... r_jay_bc1x

Predictions: Massey Ratings says we have a 34% chance of winning this game, with a predicted score of 34-27: https://masseyratings.com/game.php?gid=940319175
Those are much better odds than the last game and if we play like we did against Charleston Southern, should be able to come away with a victory. Can't go spotting them 14 points early like we did against ILSU or UTM though.
 

For people looking for something to eat before the game, go to the annual AGR Smokin' Hog.


 
 
 

Going with the ground-based Purple and Gold this week by a touchdown.  
 
 

Game Day Weather:  
Sunny
High around 75 F.
Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Low 42


Radio for today's game:  
98.1  WILP-FM:  Cuba, IL
98.5  WLSB-FM:  Augusta, IL

 
 

Gotta keep the foot down I love to see us finish someone for once 

The move to the OVC was a godsend.  Much more parity than the Valley/Summit.  

Western wins 37-21

Western had 446 Total Yards (260 Passing and 186 Rushing).  Tennessee Tech had 330 Total Yards (262 Passing and 68 Rushing).

Nathan Lamb was 15 of 24 for 260 yards and 2 Touchdowns.  He also had 17 carries for 90 yards and 1 Touchdown.

Attendance at Hanson Field = 2,682

Big South - OVC Association Standings:
Southeast Missouri State  4-0
Tennessee State  3-1
Tennessee-Martin  2-1
Western  2-1
Lindenwood  2-2
Tennessee Tech  2-2
Garnder-Webb  1-2
Eastern Illinois  0-3
Charleston Southern  0-4

 
 

Anyone see Lamb get hurt I noticed he wasn’t out there towards the end 

Most complete Necks game I’ve watched in 7-8 years. Probably since Fisher era. DL Riven & Brunner looked legit + Crandall at outside backer was all over the field. Offense was back on track & seems to be one of the better units in the OVC. 

ESPN+ broadcast was pretty sharp too although D&D showed up inconsistently or wrong sometimes. 
 They should just have BJ & Doc do the ESPN audio. 

leatherneckcountry wrote: Sat Oct 19, 2024 7:00 pm Anyone see Lamb get hurt I noticed he wasn’t out there towards the end 

 

Hope he’s okay. Would be a big loss.