Tennessee State was named the Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week, the organization announced on Monday. Tennessee State (2-5, 0-3) defeated Howard 24-7 Saturday, in a proper culmination of its Homecoming festivities.
Tigers quarterback Byron McNair completed 18 of 22 passes for 174 yards and three touchdowns; McNair also recorded a team-high 47 yards rushing on 8 attempts.
Linebacker Micah Gay helped spearhead a defensive effort that limited the Howard offense to 7 points and just 183 yards of total offense. The redshirt junior recorded 11 tackles ( 4 solo, 7 assisted) and 2 interceptions, the latter of which effectively snuffed any hope of a Howard comeback. His infield exploits also earned Gay Big South-OVC Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
Tennessee State returns to action Saturday, when they host the Leathernecks of Western Illinois. Last season TSU defeated Western 45-20.
