Saturday, September 17
Stewart Stadium
6 p.m.
Murray State
58
vs
27
Tennessee State
Photo by: Samantha Mohr
Brockman Has Career Day in Racers 58-27 Victory
9/17/2011 8:59:00 PM | Football
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Quarterback Casey Brockman threw for 600 yards and seven touchdowns, while also catching another, as Murray State jumped out to an early lead and handed Tennessee State a 58-27 defeat in front of 10,031 fans Saturday night at Stewart Stadium.
Brockman finished the day by going 45-of-67 for 600 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught one pass for 15 yards. He established new single-game records for attempts, completions and yards, while tieing the record for touchdowns. All four records broken or tied were set by Brockman in 2010.
Brockman did the majority of his damage in the first half as he tossed for 422 yards and five touchdowns. He connected with five different receivers on the scores.
The Racers got on the board on their opening possession as Brockman hit Dexter Durrante for 47 yards on the first play from scrimmage. MSU drove down to the three-yard line before the drive stalled and Kienan Cullen kicked a 20-yard field goal.
The Racer defense was put in a bad spot as in interception gave the Tigers the ball on the MSU 24-yard line. Darrian Skinner broke free for a sack on the first play, and Tyler Evans registered a tackle in the backfield on the next play. The Tigers line up for a 48-yard field goal, but Darrell Davis broke through the line for the block.
MSU needed six plays to capitalize on the momentum as Brockman connected with Ricky Mitchell on a 17-yard touchdown. After another three-and-out by the defense, Brockman and Walter Powell connected on a 34-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-one.
The second quarter was much of the same as Brockman threw touchdown passes to Patrick Robertson, Ja-Vonta Trotter and Nevar Griffin, before hauling in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Mitchell.
Robertson scored both of the Racer touchdowns in the second half as he caught a seven-yarder in the third quarter, and a 26-yarder in the fourth quarter. Robertson finished the game with seven catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns.
He was not the only receiver to have a big day as Powell finished with nine catches for 147 yards. Barnett added seven grabs for 88 yards. Durrante, Trotter and Hannibal Beauford each had four catches.
As a team, the Racers amassed 707 yards on 99 plays, an average of 7.1 yards per play.
Sam Small led the defense with 11 tackles. Darrian Skinner added eight tackles, a sack, and three pass break-ups.
The Racers have a short week before traveling to play at UT Martin Sept. 22. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Graham Stadium.
Quarterback Casey Brockman threw for 600 yards and seven touchdowns, while also catching another, as Murray State jumped out to an early lead and handed Tennessee State a 58-27 defeat in front of 10,031 fans Saturday night at Stewart Stadium.
Brockman finished the day by going 45-of-67 for 600 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught one pass for 15 yards. He established new single-game records for attempts, completions and yards, while tieing the record for touchdowns. All four records broken or tied were set by Brockman in 2010.
Brockman did the majority of his damage in the first half as he tossed for 422 yards and five touchdowns. He connected with five different receivers on the scores.
The Racers got on the board on their opening possession as Brockman hit Dexter Durrante for 47 yards on the first play from scrimmage. MSU drove down to the three-yard line before the drive stalled and Kienan Cullen kicked a 20-yard field goal.
The Racer defense was put in a bad spot as in interception gave the Tigers the ball on the MSU 24-yard line. Darrian Skinner broke free for a sack on the first play, and Tyler Evans registered a tackle in the backfield on the next play. The Tigers line up for a 48-yard field goal, but Darrell Davis broke through the line for the block.
MSU needed six plays to capitalize on the momentum as Brockman connected with Ricky Mitchell on a 17-yard touchdown. After another three-and-out by the defense, Brockman and Walter Powell connected on a 34-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-one.
The second quarter was much of the same as Brockman threw touchdown passes to Patrick Robertson, Ja-Vonta Trotter and Nevar Griffin, before hauling in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Mitchell.
Robertson scored both of the Racer touchdowns in the second half as he caught a seven-yarder in the third quarter, and a 26-yarder in the fourth quarter. Robertson finished the game with seven catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns.
He was not the only receiver to have a big day as Powell finished with nine catches for 147 yards. Barnett added seven grabs for 88 yards. Durrante, Trotter and Hannibal Beauford each had four catches.
As a team, the Racers amassed 707 yards on 99 plays, an average of 7.1 yards per play.
Sam Small led the defense with 11 tackles. Darrian Skinner added eight tackles, a sack, and three pass break-ups.
The Racers have a short week before traveling to play at UT Martin Sept. 22. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Graham Stadium.
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