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Potts, Knight lead Tennessee Tech to first-ever shutout of Tennessee State 35-0
— Jordyn Potts passed for two touchdowns, Marcus Knight ran for two more and Aaron Swafford intercepted two passes to lead Tennessee Tech to a 35-0 win over Tennessee State on Saturday.
NCAAF
Ellis, Davis lead Tennessee State over Lindenwood 43-20
— Draylen Ellis and Da'Shon Davis teamed up for a 90-yard touchdown and Davis topped 200 yards on just five catches as Tennessee State routed Lindenwood 43-20 on Saturday.
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NCAAF
Ellis' 18-yard TD run helps Tennessee State beat Norfolk State 24-17
— Draylen Ellis threw a first-quarter touchdown pass and, after Tennessee State blew a 17-point lead, scored on an 18-yard run to help the Tigers beat Norfolk State 24-17 Saturday night.
NCAAF
Gant runs for 2 touchdowns, helps lead Tennessee State to 27-20 win over Kennesaw State
— Jordan Gant ran for two touchdowns and Tennessee State handed Kennesaw State its fifth straight loss, 27-20 on Saturday.
NCAAF
UT Martin opens Big South-OVC play with 20-10 win over Tennessee State
— Kinkead Dent passed for one touchdown and ran for another to help UT Martin defeat Tennessee State and win its Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Association opener on Saturday night.
NCAAF
Lowery's 50-yard FG lifts Tennessee State over Gardner-Webb 27-25
— James Lowery kicked a 50-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining to rally Tennessee State to a 27-25 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday night.
NCAAF
Hartman and another stout defensive performance lead No. 13 Notre Dame past Tennessee State 56-3
— Sam Hartman passed for 194 yards and two touchdowns and Notre Dame’s defense didn’t allow a touchdown for a second straight game as the No. 13 Irish beat Tennessee State 56-3 on Saturday.
NCAAF
They said it! TCU's walk-off leads college football quotes of the week
Sonny Dykes felt confident, Spencer Rattler felt unstoppable, Josh Heupel felt pain and Kyle Ford felt surprised in college football's quotes of the week.
NCAAF
Jackson St. trips Tennessee St. in Southern Heritage Classic
— Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and Alejandro Mata kicked three short field goals to lead Jackson State to a 16-3 victory over Tennessee State in the Southern Heritage Classic on Saturday night at the Liberty Bowl.
Tennessee State
NCAAF
Andscape
Growing up in Saudi Arabia taught Tennessee State tackle Cameron Durley to make the most of his opportunities
He elevated his game after leaving Kansas, and that's why he's playing in the HBCU Legacy Bowl
NCAAF
Ellis passes for 2 TDs in Austin Peay's 36-7 victory
— Draylen Ellis passed for two touchdowns, ran for another and Austin Peay blanked Tennessee State 36-7 on Saturday.
Tennessee State
NCAAF
Andscape
Tennessee State benefits from Hue Jackson's NFL and college wisdom as offensive coordinator
He's adjusting and knows his experience is helping head coach Eddie George, players and coaches
NCAAF
Eddie George picks up first win as Tennessee St. coach
— Geremy Hickbottom threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Tennessee State gave coach Eddie George his first victory, defeating Division II-member Kentucky State 41-7 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Ranking the best HBCU football teams of all time
As the college football season kicks off Saturday with Alcorn State vs. North Carolina Central in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta, Bill Connelly ranks the best HBCU teams in history.
NCAAF
FCS viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
North Dakota State looks to bounce back after a baffling blowout loss, Deion Sanders and Jackson State face the first test of the season, and newly anointed No. 1 James Madison has a chance to prove its ranking.
NCAAF
Snead sets rushing mark, Austin Peay edges Tenn St 27-20
— Brian Snead set an FCS record for yards in a quarter when he rushed for three long touchdowns to jumpstart Austin Peay to a 27-20 win on Sunday.
Top Headlines
- Irish to play Tenn. St. in first game vs. an HBCU
- Tenn. St. disappointed Jackson St. exited rivalry
- Hue Jackson hired as head coach at Grambling
- George calls coaching Tenn. St. 'duty of service'
- Sources: Titans great George to coach Tenn. St.
- Longtime HBCU game canceled over coronavirus
- Ex-NFL QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car crash
2023 Big South-OVC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 5-1 | 7-5 |
| UT Martin | 5-1 | 8-3 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-2 | 8-3 |
| Bryant | 4-2 | 6-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-3 | 4-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-4 | 4-7 |
| Robert Morris | 2-4 | 4-7 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-4 | 4-7 |
| Tennessee State | 2-4 | 6-5 |
| Lindenwood | 1-5 | 3-7 |
2024 Team Leaders
- Offense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Team Stats
Points For22.791st
2024 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Coleman | CB | Signed | 78 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | T. Allen | Buck Buchanan Award |
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