Jaylen King shined in East Tennessee State’s dominant 61-0 victory over Division II-opponent Virginia Wise. King impressed with four touchdown passes in the game. The Buccaneers showcased their superiority by outgaining Virginia Wise with 614 total yards compared to their opponent’s 113 yards. King’s touchdown passes included connections with Cameron Lewis, Ephraim Floyd, AJ Johnson, and Xavier Gaillardetz.

Virginia Wise struggled offensively, with Jake Corkren only managing to throw for 59 yards for the Cavaliers. East Tennessee State, known as the Bucs, continued their undefeated streak in home openers since moving to their new field in 2017, with a record of 8-0. One of their previous home opener wins was against UVA Wise in 2021, where they triumphed 45-14.

The Buccaneers’ strong performance in this latest game signals a promising start to their season.