SEPT 2/WEEK 1 OVC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Bailey Fisher, QB. 5-11, 205, So., Clayton, Ga., Tennessee Tech,...Fisher accounted for 463 yards of total offense, five touchdowns (2 passing, 3 rushing) and three two-point conversions as Tennessee Tech o vercame a 23-point deficit to top Samford 59-58 in double overtime. From the 0:51 mark in the third quarter, Fisher threw two touchdowns passes, rushed for three touchdowns, then also completed three of four 2-point conversions, including the game-tying (rush) to send the game to overtime. The final two touchdowns and two-point conversions came in the final 1:18 of regulation, as Tech had trailed 44-28 with 2:20 to play. After the teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime, Samford took a lead on th e first possession of the second extra period.Following a touchdown run by Andrew Fleming, Bailey converted the winning two-point conversion, a pass to David Gist, to give his team the win. Fisher finished the game 31-of-44 for 415 yards and two t ouchdowns (no interceptions) and rushed 13 times for 48 yards and three touchdowns. The 415 passing yards and the 463 yards of total offense were each the third-best performances in TTU history. In addition, Fisher also punted the ball twice for 76 yards , pinning both inside the Samford 20-yard line. Others Nominated: Kentel Williams, Austin Peay; Jaelin Hayes-Benefield, Eastern Illinois; Alonzo Booth, Eastern Kentucky; Zerrick Cooper, Jacksonville State; Jared McCray, Murray State; Daniel Santacaterina , Southeast Missouri; Chris Rowland, Tennessee State; Peyton Logan, UT Martin. - OVC Football
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