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One of the first surprising disturbances in the college football season took place on Friday night when the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) School Tarleton State defeated Army, 30-27.
Texans Kicker Brad Larson spiked a 37-yard field goal on the other possession of double overtime to give his school the huge victory. It is only the second victory for Tarleton State against an FBS opponent.
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Tarleton State Texan’s defensive Lineman Robert Rios (52) celebrates after an overtime gain against Army Black Knights at Michie Stadium. (Danny Wild/Imag photos)
“Our guys played out their hearts,” said Tarleton State head coach Todd Whitten via the school’s website. “I don’t have the words to tell you how proud I am over these guys. They are just excellent. Our coaches had a great game plan. It’s a great win for our program.
“We haven’t played very well against teams (in FBS) for the past few years and (army) have a good team. They were 12-2 a year ago. This is an excellent day for our football program, our university and everyone involved.”
Army won the American athletic conference last year and the independence bowl.
The black knights suffered an injury in the last moments of regulation.
Army Black Knights Head coach Jeff Monken congratulates Tarleton State Texan’s main coach Todd Whitten after Texans’ double-over-win at Michie Stadium. (Danny Wild/Imag photos)
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Quarterback Dewayne Coleman left the game with 57 seconds left after a crib. Backup quarterback Cale Hellums took over and got the army in field target position, but Dawson Jones missed the game-winning field goal attempt.
Both teams made their first field target attempts in overtime.
Texans Quarterback Victor Gabalis was 16-of-30, passing in 152 yards and a touchdown. Caleb Lewis and Three Page III ran each for a touchdown on Earth. Lewis had 107 dangerous yards and side had 89 yards.
Tarleton State Texans, which runs back Caleb Lewis (6) runs with the ball against Army Black Knights during the second half at Michie Stadium. (Danny Wild/Imag photos)
Coleman led the army with 100 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. He had 129 passing yards, but also threw two interceptions.
