JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — East Tennessee State defeated West Georgia 35-27 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. The Buccaneers improved to 2-2, while the Wolves fell to 0-4. West Georgia quarterback Colton Fitzgerald completed 29 of 50 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns and ran for four yards. Luke Marble completed his only pass for 23 yards. Malik Leverett caught five passes for 73 yards and a score, Josh Schuchts added four receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown, and Brody Jones recorded seven catches for 109 yards. T.J. Lockley had a touchdown catch. Justin Montgomery rushed 16 times for 55 yards. Chidu Bekee made nine tackles, Lucas Naquin made 10 tackles and one sack, Andrew Ruffin added seven tackles, while Stephan French posted 11 tackles. For East Tennessee State, Mason Mims passed for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Brandon Winton caught two passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. Mike Jenkins returned an interception 25 yards for a score and made eight tackles. Dre Delinois also had eight tackles.