Gaillardetz's 80-yard punt return sets tempo in ETSU's 45-10 rout of VMI

— Xavier Gaillardetz had an 80-yard punt return touchdown less than two minutes into the game, Jake McNamara threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns and East Tennessee State routed VMI 45-10 on Saturday.

McNamara, Floyd help East Tennessee State beat Elon 26-16

— Cade McNamara passed for 268 yards and ran for a 9-yard touchdown, Ephraim Floyd had 12 receptions for 145 yards and East Tennessee State beat Elon 26-16 on Saturday night.

Aguilar throws for 288 yards, 2 TDs to lead No. 22 Tennessee past East Tennessee, 72-17

— Joey Aguilar threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns — all in the first half — to lead No. 22 Tennessee to a 72-17 romp over East Tennessee State on Saturday.

Devontae Houston leads potent ground game in East Tennessee State's 45-17 win over Murray State

— Devontae Houston ran for 128 yards and two of East Tennessee State's five rushing touchdowns, leading the Buccaneers to a 45-17 season-opening win over Murray State on Saturday.

Tulsa names East Tennessee State's Tre Lamb next football coach

Tulsa has hired East Tennessee State's Tre Lamb to be the program's next head coach, it was announced Sunday.

Irby scores only TD to give ETSU 16-9 win over VMI to end season

— Devontae Houston rushed for 104 yards Bryson Irby ran for a touchdown and Ewan Johnson kicked three field goals as East Tennessee State defeated VMI 16-9 on Saturday to end the regular season.

Furman intercepts 3 passes, 2 in the second half, and the Paladins beat East Tennessee State 24-21

— Trey Hedden passed for 210 yards and two touchdowns, Furman intercepted three passes — two in the second half — and the Paladins beat East Tennessee State 24-21 on Saturday.

English throws 2 TDs, East Tennessee State gets 8 sacks to beat Western Carolina 24-21

— Gino English threw two touchdown passes and East Tennessee State took advantage of a short field to get the winning score with about six minutes to go to beat Western Carolina 24-21 on Saturday.

Big plays on defense, special teams help Mercer edge East Tennessee State 37-31

— Brayden Manley recovered a fumble in the end zone, Marques Thomas had a 25-yard pick-6 and Mic Wasson returned a blocked punt 20 yards for a touchdown and Mercer held on for a 37-31 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday.

King runs for two TDs, ETSU defense stymies Wofford in 24-7 win

— Jaylen King ran for two touchdowns in the second half, lifting East Tennessee State to a 24-7 win over Wofford on Saturday.

Jaylen King, AJ Johnson rally East Tennessee State to 31-28 victory over Samford

— Jaylen King threw three touchdown passes, including a 75-yarder to AJ Johnson that ignited a 17-point run, and East Tennessee State rallied to beat Samford 31-28 on Saturday.

Reggie Davis scores go-head touchdown with 43 seconds left and Chattanooga edges ETSU 17-10

— Reggie Davis rushed for 103 yards, including a go-head touchdown with 43 seconds left, and Beni Mwamba ended the game with an interception as Chattanooga edged East Tennessee State 17-10 on Saturday for its fifth straight win in the series.

East Tennessee State fires football coach George Quarles

East Tennessee State fired football coach George Quarles after a 6-16 record, including a 3-13 mark in Southern Conference play, since being hired in 2021.

Carl Torbush, Mack Brown's successor at North Carolina, dies

Carl Torbush, a defensive specialist who succeeded Mack Brown as North Carolina's head football coach after Brown's first tenure and later coached at East Tennessee State, has died. He was 72.

Will college football realignment be the end of FCS vs. FBS?

Expanding conferences means expanding conference games, leaving less room to schedule FCS opponents who benefit from the experience and the paycheck.

South Carolina lands ETSU tight end transfer Nate Adkins

Tight end Nate Adkins is transferring from ETSU to South Carolina, where his father, Greg, is the the offensive line coach.

College football transfer portal tracker: Top players, predictions, analysis, more

More college football players are entering the transfer portal each year. We analyze top players as they enter the portal and make new commitments.

College football's top 100 games of the 2021 season -- Nos. 100-51

After a wild season of plot twists and fantastic finishes, Bill Connelly looks back at his 100 favorite games of 2021.

East Tennessee State hires George Quarles as head football coach

East Tennessee State has hired Furman offensive coordinator George Quarles as the Buccaneers' head coach.

FCS football preview: Quarterfinals feature some heavyweight matchups

Montana-James Madison, South Dakota State-Villanova and Montana State-Sam Houston highlight a round with plenty of intrigue.

North Dakota State Bison vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for December 11

A Pair of streaking teams meet at on Saturday, December 11, 2021 when the North Dakota State Bison (11-1) put their three-game win streak on the line against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (11-1), who have won five games in a row.

ETSU completes for remarkable comeback in amazing finish

ETSU overcomes a 14-point deficit with under two minutes left to stun Kennesaw State and advance in the FCS playoffs.

FCS football playoffs - Breaking down the biggest games in the round of 16

An Eastern Washington-Montana rematch highlights the second round as the FCS playoffs heat up.

FCS football playoff preview -- Ranking every team's chance to win the title

The FCS playoffs kick off this weekend. Which teams have the best shot at taking home the crown?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Mercer Bears Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (9-1, 6-1 SoCon) bring a three-game winning streak into their home matchup November 20, 2021 with a streaking Mercer Bears (7-2, 6-1 SoCon) squad, who have won 3 straight.

Western Carolina Catamounts vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (8-1, 5-1 SoCon) visit a streaking Western Carolina Catamounts (3-6, 3-3 SoCon) team on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Bob Waters Field at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. The Catamounts have won three straight games.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs VMI Keydets Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

The VMI Keydets (6-2, 4-1 SoCon) visit the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (7-1, 4-1 SoCon) on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium and will try to extend a three-game winning streak.

Furman Paladins vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

The Furman Paladins (4-2, 2-1 SoCon) host a SoCon battle against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-1, 3-1 SoCon) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Paladin Stadium.

The incredible story of college football's first -- and only -- eighth-year senior

It reads like a misprint, but East Tennessee State linebacker Jared Folks really is in his eighth year of college football, thanks to medical hardship waivers and an extra season following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chattanooga Mocs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Chattanooga Mocs (2-3, 1-1 SoCon) host a streaking East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-0, 3-0 SoCon) team on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Finley Stadium Davenport Field. The Buccaneers have won six games in a row.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Citadel Bulldogs Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (5-0, 2-0 SoCon) host the Citadel Bulldogs (2-2, 1-0 SoCon) on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium and will attempt to continue a five-game winning streak.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Wofford Terriers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (4-0, 1-0 SoCon) head into a matchup with the Wofford Terriers (1-1, 0-1 SoCon) on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium on a four-game winning streak.

Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

The Samford Bulldogs (2-1, 1-0 SoCon) host a streaking East Tennessee State Buccaneers (3-0, 0-0 SoCon) team on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Seibert Stadium. The Buccaneers have won three straight games.

ETSU spoils Vandy coach's debut 23-3 in 6th FCS over FBS win

- Linebacker Stephen Scott returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown, and East Tennessee State upset Vanderbilt 23-3 Saturday night to ruin the head coaching debut of Clark Lea at his alma mater.

ETSU spoils Vandy coach's debut with upset

East Tennessee State upsets Vanderbilt, 23-3, in Clark Lea's debut as the head coach at his SEC alma mater.

East Tennessee State scoops up fumble for touchdown vs. Vanderbilt

East Tennessee State scoops up fumble for touchdown vs. Vanderbilt

FCS college football Week 7 preview

Will Weber State finally look elite? And can Jackson State actually win out? Despite cancellations, the FCS spring season continues to deliver.

FCS college football Week 6 preview

James Madison returns after back-to-back postponements, while Incarnate Word looks to continue its hot start.

FCS college football Week 5 preview

North Dakota and North Dakota State meet in a crowded and raucous Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Deion Sanders' Jackson State squad looks to move to 4-0.

FCS college football Week 4 preview

It's Week 4 of the FCS spring season and the Missouri Valley Conference takes center stage, while Deion goes for 3-0 and Nicholls and Sam Houston meet in a top-12 tussle.

ETSU's Huzzie makes remarkable one-handed TD catch

Will Huzzie elevates to make a sweet one-handed grab with the defense draped all over him to score a 32-yard ETSU touchdown.

ETSU adds QB transfers Weldon, Thrasher

Former Miami quarterback Cade Weldon and former Coastal Carolina quarterback Chance Thrasher have transferred to East Tennessee State.

New ETSU coach Randy Sanders reprimanded, docked week's pay for incident with player

East Tennessee State football coach Randy Sanders will be docked one week's salary and receive a letter of reprimand after the school reviewed an incident in which Sanders slapped the helmet of a football player during practice.

East Tennessee State puts football coach Randy Sanders on paid leave

East Tennessee State has placed recently hired football coach Randy Sanders on paid administrative leave.

Randy Sanders agrees to deal to coach East Tennessee St.

Randy Sanders, who spent the past four years as Florida State's co-offensive coordinator, has officially been hired as East Tennessee State's new head coach.

East Tennessee State's Carl Torbush announces retirement

East Tennessee State coach Carl Torbush has announced his retirement.

East Tennessee State dismisses DB Jackson Trawick after arrest on statutory rape charge

East Tennessee State has dismissed defensive back Jackson Trawick after he was arrested on a statutory rape charge.

Scott Carter to take over as East Tennessee State's new AD

Scott Carter will take over as East Tennessee State's athletic director next month, replacing Richard Sander.

East Tennessee State fires assistant charged with assaulting hotel worker

East Tennessee State has fired defensive line coach Scott Brumett, less than a week after he was arrested on charges of assault, disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

VMI, ETSU, Mercer to join SoCon

The Southern Conference has added East Tennessee, Mercer and VMI to the league.