Talkington throws 5 TDs, E Washington tops Tennessee St

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Gunner Talkington’s fifth touchdown pass, a 13-yarder to Efton Chism III with 2:39 to play, lifted FCS No. 12 Jap Washington to a 36-29 win over Tennessee State in a lightning-delayed opening recreation on Saturday.

Talkington, a fifth-year senior in his first begin after backing up All-American and Payton Award winner Eric Barriere, was 29 of 46 for 348 yards. He additionally ran 9 occasions for a team-high 60 yards. Coming into the sport he was 32-of-64 passing for 365 yards and 5 TDs in his profession.

Tre Weed intercepted an extended go on the EWU 10 with 44 seconds to play to seal the sport.

After an nearly hour delay late within the third quarter, the Tigers scored 10-straight factors to tie the sport at 29. Talkington then took the Eagles on an 11-play, 75-yard drive for the win, throwing for the winner after his five-yard landing run was worn out by a penalty.

Draylen Ellis, who threw for 257 yards and two scores, tied the sport with a 4-yard run with 6:32 to play. Devon Starling ran for 207 yards and a rating on 25 carries. Zack Dobson had 5 receptions for 132 yards with a 67-yard rating on a shovel go to open the scoring.

Each groups had 255 yards of offense within the first quarter when Tennessee State took a 19-15 lead. The ultimate tally was 474 for Jap, which misplaced a fumble early, and 547 for the Blue Raiders, who had three turnovers and 12 penalties.

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