Starling leads Tennessee State to 26-24 win over UT-Martin

Updated Mar. 28, 2021 6:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Devon Starling had 26 carries for 134 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown run, and Tennessee State beat UT-Martin 26-24 on Sunday.

Isaiah Green was 7-of-11 passing for 91 yards and Curtis Sabree scored on a 6-yard run for Tennessee State (2-3, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference).

Deveon Bryant pulled the handoff on a zone-read play, got a key block from wide receiver Cam Wyche, and

Zita made a 33-yard field goal to open the second-half scoring.

John Bachus III was 27-of-47 passing for 306 yards and two touchdowns for UTM (2-3, 2-3). The sophomore, who went into the game having thrown 12 interceptions in 16 career game, three a career-high three picks.

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