Stephensville, Texas - The Millsaps Majors Football Team fell on Saturday afternoon to Division II Tarleton State, 44-3. The loss brings the Majors record to 4-5 overall with one more game remaining against Birmingham-Southern.

After the Majors went three and out, they got the ball back immediately as senior Jordan Nolan picked up an interception in Tarleton territory. The Majors got inside the 10 put could not get into the endzone which set up a 24 yard field goal by freshman Beau Brady.

It was all Texans form there as they racked up 44 straight points to take the victory.

Junior Konner Joplin got the start for injured Garrett Pinciotti (concussion) and finished the day 17-for-37 for 180 yards and one interception. Sophomore Thomas Theriot was the leading rusher with 36 yards off 17 carries. Junior Dustin Fawcett led all receivers with four catches for 67 yards.

Defensively, Nolan led the way with nine tackles and an interception. Sophomore Mario Warren picked up his first sack of the season while senior Will Derrick and junior Marvis O'Sirio each had half a sack.

The Majors will be back in action this weekend as they travel to Birmingham, Alabama to take on the Birmingham-Southern Panthers. It will be the final game of the year for the Majors, kickoff is set for 1 p.m.