Leatherwood’s five touchdown passes lift Tennessee Tech over Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Interstat) — Jax Leatherwood threw five touchdown passes and Tennessee Tech scored 21 third-quarter points, rallying past Wofford 42-38 on Saturday at Gibbs Stadium. Leatherwood completed 38 of 48 passes for 427 yards for the Golden Eagles (4-0). Wofford (2-3) built a 28-14 halftime lead behind Ethan Drumm, who completed 19 of 31 passes for 304 yards and four touchdowns. Tennessee Tech outscored the Terriers 21-3 in the third quarter to take a 35-31 lead before holding on. Tre’ Holloway had four catches for 89 yards and a 66-yard kickoff return, while Qua Ashley returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Colby Alexander caught four passes for 100 yards and a score, Jack Ewell had a 76-yard touchdown catch, and Gerald Modest Jr. rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. Wyatt Ward and Logan McCloud each made 11 tackles for Wofford, and Jacobi Hatter added eight tackles and an interception. Tennessee Tech visits Western Carolina next Saturday.