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Johnson scores 20 points as Tennessee Tech defeats Tennessee State 77-74 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 20 points as Tennessee Tech beat Tennessee State 77-74 on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • THESTAR.COM

Clemson Offer Brought Out the Tears for Transfer WR Tristan Smith was brought to tears by his offer from the Clemson Tigers. Of course, Smith is one of three players that Clemson signed from t...

FEBRUARY 15 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Tennessee State football pulls out of Southern Heritage Classic over financial concerns For the first time in 34 years, Tennessee State will not play in the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis this fall.

FEBRUARY 4 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Bears interview former NFL RB Eddie George as part of extensive coaching search

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach v...

JANUARY 19

HBCU football staple in jeopardy after being left off schedule For three decades, the Southern Heritage Classic featuring Jackson State and Tennessee State University was one of HBCU football’s biggest g...

JANUARY 16 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Marcellus Wiley Claims Joy Taylor 'Love Triangle' Forced Him Out at Fox Sports The bombshell lawsuit at Fox Sports could result in another legal action from the former host.

JANUARY 10 • SACBEE.COM

Todd Gurley, Eric Dickerson, Steven Jackson & Marshall Faulk inspiring change through the Rams running back legacy Los Angeles Rams legends Todd Gurley, Eric Dickerson, Steven Jackson & Marshall Faulk discuss what it means to be a running back, the legacy...

JANUARY 2 • THERAMS.COM

Georgia Tech Football: Tennessee Tech Linebacker Cayman Spaulding Commits to the Yellow Jackets The Yellow Jackets continued their big day tonight with another transfer commitment. Tennessee Tech linebacker Cayman Spaulding became the 5...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • SI.COM

Clemson Officially Announces Signing of Portal WR CLEMSON, S.C. — Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football announced today that Clemson has signed wide receiver Tristan Smith. Smith (6-5...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Clemson Takes Portal WR The Clemson football program is adding this wide receiver from the NCAA transfer portal. Dabo Swinney’s team has secured a portal pickup, as...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

How to watch Montana State vs. UT Martin today: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for FCS football playoff game | Sporting News The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Montana State vs. UT Martin.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How to watch Montana vs. Tennessee State today: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for FCS football playoff game | Sporting News The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Montana vs. Tennessee State.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

HBCU football gets one FCS playoff representative Tennessee State is back in the FCS playoffs, while North Carolina Central is on the outside, looking in.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Florida State pounds Charleston Southern for second victory of season True freshman Luke Kromenhoek threw three touchdown passes and Caziah Holmes ran for two more as host Florida State routed Charleston Southe...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Eddie George, Tennessee State win OVC for first time since 1999 The NFL great turned HBCU head coach has turned the historic football program in his four years at the helm.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tennessee Tech rides Mitchell and five-game winning streak to 4-way share of Big South-OVC title COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Mitchell ran for 131 yards on 20 carries and Tennessee Tech beat Eastern Illinois 23-6 on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Draylen Ellis accounts for 3 TDs, Tennessee State beats SE Missouri State 28-21

Draylen Ellis threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to help Tennessee State beat Southeast Missouri State 28-21 for a share of the Big South-OVC title

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kinkead Dent, Tyler Dostin rally UT Martin to 33-26 OT victory over Lindenwood to end season

Kinkead Dent threw three touchdown passes, including a 1-yarder to Tyler Dostin in overtime, and UT Martin rallied to beat Lindenwood 33-26 in a season finale

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eddie George's Tennessee State Tigers Eye OVC Title And FCS Playoff Berth A victory on Saturday could position the Tigers for a FCS playoff berth and winning the OVC title.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • SI.COM

Top College Football ATS Picks: NNo. 8 Marshall at Old Dominion, No. 9 Charleston Southern at Florida State What are the ten best picks against the spread for the Saturday games in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season?

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Florida State Favored By Astronomical Number In Matchup With Charleston Southern The 1-9 Seminoles are projected to blow out 1-10 Charleston Southern.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • SI.COM

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Todd Gurley, Eric Dickerson, Steven Jackson & Marshall Faulk feature Mitchell & Ness Legacy merch collection The Mitchell & Ness Legacy Collection celebrates Kenny Washington and the 1946 Los Angeles Rams. Featuring four iconic Rams running backs To...

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Tennessee State football cracks Top 25 in FCS coaches poll Heading into the final game of the regular season, Tennessee State cracks the FCS Coaches poll. The Tigers face No. 11 Southeast Missouri on...

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Patino kicks FG in overtimie to lift Eastern Illinois past Charlston Southern, 16-13

Julian Patino kicked an 18-yard field goal in overtime to lift Eastern Illinois past Charleston Southern 16-13 in a Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Association game

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HBCU football: Tennessee State reaches most wins since 2016 The Tigers improved to 7-3 on the year and 4-2 in Ohio Valley Conference play.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM