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Eddie George and his Tennessee State Tigers are currently enjoying a three-game winning streak following their recent victory over Eastern Illinois. This match served as Tennessee State’s homecoming game, where the Tigers triumphed over the Panthers with a score of 41-17. 7,875 alumni, students, and fans came to see Head Coach Eddie George and his […]

Tennessee State University is set to face-off against Howard University in a highly anticipated matchup but the Aristocrat of Bands won’t be in attendance. On Thursday, Tennessee State released a statement saying that the famed marching band won’t be in attendance when the Tigers face the Bison during Howard’s 100th Homecoming.  The statement is below:  […]

Tennessee State football pulled out a hard-fought win over in-conference foe Charleston Southern in Week 5. With just 46 seconds on the clock the Big Blue were down 9-7 and after 13 plays and 92 yards Jordan Gant sealed the deal with the 19-yard run into the in zone.  Head Coach Eddie George put the […]

Eddie George’s Tennessee State Tigers has six team captains this year. That’s six more than the team had last year. George’s change in philosophy on the leadership of the roster signals a new feel to his Tiger team in his fourth year at the helm of the program. In a quote attained by the Tennessean, […]

Following a deflating loss to North Dakota State, Eddie George and the Tennessee State University football team are preparing for the Southern Heritage Classic, which features the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Tennessee State’s previous opponent in the famed classic was the Jackson State Tigers. However, Jackson State withdrew from the game […]

Eddie George and the Tennessee State Tigers traveled to Bison country to face North Dakota State. The matchup concluded with a score of 52-3. Despite Tennessee State’s efforts, they fell short in a challenging contest. The game showcased a fierce battle between the defensive lines. In the first half, TSU effectively shut down much of […]

After a narrow 31-26 loss against Deion Sanders and Colorado where North Dakota State was seconds away from pulling off another FBS upset, North Dakota State gears up to play Eddie George and the Tennessee State Tigers. All eyes will be on this game to see how the Bison perform, as many of the 4.8 […]

Eddie George’s fourth season as head coach of Tennessee State football kicked off with a commanding victory over Mississippi Valley State. The Tigers faced the Delta Devils in the John A. Merritt Classic, where they triumphed with a score of 41-21. Tennessee State set the tone early, scoring a touchdown on their first drive and […]

It is week 1 of college football and Tennessee State football is gearing up for a big match-up this weekend, as they face Mississippi Valley State in the John Merrit Classic. The Tigers are led by Eddie George, who is in his fourth season this year. George has brought much success to the program as […]

The competition for the starting quarterback role has kicked off in the Land of Golden Sunshine, and senior QB Draylen Ellis is determined to clinch the top spot. Tennessee State football’s preseason scrimmage took place last Saturday, with Ellis making his mark by completing his initial three passes and guiding his team to a field […]

Virginia State football standout Rayquan Smith recently received a huge nomination from Forbes, per a report by HBCU Gameday. Smith, has been nominated by the esteemed magazine as a candidate for the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The Forbes 30 Under 30 list showcases influential figures across various fields, from energy to venture capital. […]

A Nashville lawmaker aims to enhance street safety following the tragic death of Tennessee State football player Chazan Page. Per a report by Fox 17, Emily Benedict, Nashville’s District 7 councilwoman, seeks to address the 900 reported vehicle-related injuries and crashes on Gallatin Pike over two years. Among them was TSU football player Chazan Page, […]

A Coco Gauff-affiliated grant program is helping an HBCU tennis program in a big way. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that they have awarded a $21,000 grant to North Carolina Central University to refurbish the tennis courts in honor of Coco Gauff. USTA Southern gave $12,000 and USTA North Carolina contributed $5,000. This […]

Eddie George was not pleased after the Tennessee State University football program failed to obtain an Academic Progress Rating of 930 from the 2019-2020 through 2023-2024 academic school year. This has resulted in a level one violation penalty, per a report by The Tennessean. The Academic Progress Rating is a metric used by the National […]