Last-play touchdown deals heartbreaking loss to ETSU

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent JOHNSON CITY — What was supposed to be a memorable Senior Day celebration turned into a heartbreaking afternoon for East Tennessee State University on Saturday at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. The Buccaneers watched a four-point lead disappear in the final 57 seconds as Samford marched 75 yards downfield and scored on the game’s final play to stun ETSU 37-35 in front of 8,845 fans. The disappointing loss dealt a serious blow to the Buccaneers’ FCS playoff hopes and knocked ETSU out of the national Top 25 rankings. The Bucs entered the contest ranked No. 19 in the FCS poll and No. 21 in the AFCA coaches poll but found themselves on the outside looking in when the new rankings were released Monday morning. ETSU controlled much of the contest and held a 12-point advantage late in the third quarter before the Bulldogs mounted their comeback.

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