US EditionDevontae Houston leads potent ground game in East Tennessee State's 45-17 win over Murray State
East Tennessee State Buccaneers amassed 572 total yards, including 392 rushing yards led by Devontae Houston, securing a 45-17 season-opening victory over Murray State.
- On Saturday, East Tennessee State defeated Murray State in the season opener at Bank of Tennessee Field at William Greene Stadium, with Devontae Houston scoring two rushing touchdowns.
- Opening the Healy era, East Tennessee State Buccaneers emphasized the team's rushing-focused offensive scheme as Will Healy became ETSU's third coach in three seasons.
- A key turnover — a forced fumble by Ja'Quan Redfern recovered by Klayton Ingraham — set up Jewaun Northington's touchdown during the Murray State rally.
- The Murray State Racers' third-quarter rally briefly cut the deficit to 24-17 before East Tennessee State responded with touchdown runs by Devontae Houston, Khalil Eichelberger, and D'Marius Rucker, scoring the game's final points to secure the win.
- The Racers, now 0-1, return home Saturday to host Southeastern Louisiana during MSU Family Weekend after their season opener loss to East Tennessee State.
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Bucs roll past Murray State, 45-17
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – In front of another sellout crowd at Bank of Tennessee Field at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, the ETSU football team started the 2025 season with a convincing 45-17 win over Murray State on Saturday evening.…
Murray State's lets comeback effort slip in season-opening loss at East Tennessee State
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Murray State Racers scored on their first two drives of the second half to make a run at the East Tennessee State Buccaneers Saturday, but ultimately fell 45-17 at Bank of Tennessee Field at William…
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Devontae Houston leads potent ground game in East Tennessee State's 45-17 win over Murray State
Devontae Houston ran for 128 yards and two of East Tennessee State’s five rushing touchdowns, leading the Buccaneers to a 45-17 season-opening win over Murray State.
Racers Surge at ETSU Before Falling In Season Opener - Murray State University Athletics
The Murray State Racers scored on their first two drives of the second half to make a run at the East Tennessee State Buccaneers Saturday, but ultimately fell 45-17 at Bank of Tennessee Field at William Greene Stadium in Johnston City.
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