Tennessee State University Tigers vs Gardner-Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs

Gardner-Webb defeated Tennessee State 30-14 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Gardner-Webb led 23-7 at halftime. The second half was even at 7-7. Cole Pennington led Gardner-Webb with 108 passing yards and 1 touchdown. Tennessee State was led by Byron McNair, who had 171 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Gardner-Webb held the edge in total yards, 272-268. Attendance was 1,667.