While you were watching these potential upsets brewing in the FCS, a big one just went down in the FCS.
No. 8 Tennessee Tech goes down, as Western Carolina dominated the Golden Eagles 44-20. This hands Tennessee Tech their first loss of the season.
Quarterback Lex Thomas led WCU, finishing with 236 passing yards and one touchdown. Thomas didn’t stop there; he rushed for 19 carries and 94 yards. While the offense was moving, the WCU defense was on fire, forcing five turnovers and allowing only 53 rushing yards.
ANOTHER FUMBLE! Andre jackson Jr. tackles and rips the ball out for turnover Catamount Defense keeps pursuing! #LOTE | #Ownit26 https://t.co/xnq6KU859Y
— Western Carolina Football (@CatamountsFB) October 4, 2026
The Golden Eagles tried to capitalize on WCU’s 11 penalties, resulting in 127 yards. But the Golden Eagles couldn’t find flight. After going scoreless in the first quarter, they found themselves scoring 20 points, making the score as close as 20-17. With one minute remaining, Martin-Durham put the cherry on top, running in for his second touchdown of the day to cap off the upset win.
TOUCHDOWN CATAMOUNTS! Jordan Martin-Durham jumps and dives into the endzone for his second TD of the day, and seals the deal! #LOTE | #OwnIt26 https://t.co/THfigXCN2D
— Western Carolina Football (@CatamountsFB) October 4, 2026
