DeSean Jackson latest former NFL star to become coach at an HBCU

DeSean Jackson was hired as the head coach at Delaware State on Friday.

Bergen returns 2 punts for TDs, Montana beats Tennessee State 41-27 in FCS playoffs

— Junior Bergen returned two punts for touchdowns in the second half Saturday night to help No. 14 seed Montana beat Tennessee State 41-27 in the first round of the FCS playoffs

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 Saturday for a share of the Big South-OVC title.

Ellis, Carter lead Tennessee State to a 45-20 win over Western Illinois

— Draylen Ellis threw three touchdown passes, Tevin Carter ran for two scores and Tennessee State rolled to a 45-20 win over Western Illinois on Saturday.

Draylen Ellis throws 4 TD passes to help Tennessee State beat Eastern Illinois 41-17

— Draylen Ellis threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers, Karate Brenson had eight receptions for 130 yards and a TD and Tennessee State beat Eastern Illinois 41-17 on Saturday night for its third consecutive win and fourth in the...

Oregon's 'Fly Era' threads lead Week 7 of college football uniforms

The "Fly Era" uniforms are part of Oregon's "Generation O" uniform collection.

Tennessee State uses 2nd-half comeback to beat Lindenwood 24-20

— Draylen Ellis threw for a touchdown pass and Tevin Carter ran for two scores and Tennessee State rallied to beat Lindenwood 24-20 on Saturday.

What are the longest field goals in college football history?

Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history, with a 69-yard zinger. Check out the other top field goals of all time now.

Ellis throws 3 touchdown passes and Tennessee State topples Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41-28

— Draylen Ellis threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter and Tennessee State went on to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41-28 on Saturday night.

Miller's four TDs power North Dakota State in 52-3 rout of Tennessee State in home opener

— Cam Miller threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 43 yards and a score as North Dakota State routed Tennessee State 52-3 in its home opener Saturday.

College football Week 1 schedule: Clemson-Georgia, USC-LSU

Week 1 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football's most influential teams ever: Ranking the top 30

From dominant runs to game-altering innovations, these teams have all left their marks on the sport.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

USC-UCLA, TCU-Baylor top 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.

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.

NFL draft 2023: Jordan Reid's HBCU preseason top 50 prospect rankings, including Isaiah Land, Shaquan Davis, Davius Richard

Ahead of the Crick MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff game, Jordan Reid ranks the best HBCU prospects who could be on next year's NFL draft radar.

Notre Dame football to play first-ever HBCU foe Tennessee State in 2023

Notre Dame will play its first game ever against an HBCU opponent when it faces Eddie George's Tennessee State team in 2023.

Tennessee State addresses Jackson State's withdrawal from rivalry football game, calls move 'insensitive and irresponsible'

The college football world was treated to a Southern Heritage Classic last season between Tennessee State and Jackson State that featured Eddie George and Deion Sanders as coaches, but JSU has elected to exit the rivalry's agreement with three years left.

Grambling State hires ex-NFL head coach Hue Jackson to lead football program

Hue Jackson, who was fired by the Cleveland Browns in 2018 and also served as head coach of the NFL's Raiders, has been hired by Grambling State to lead its football program, it was announced Friday.

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 Tigers vs Austin Peay Governors Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The Tennessee State Tigers (5-4, 3-2 OVC) and the Austin Peay Governors (4-5, 2-2 OVC) play on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Nissan Stadium in a battle of OVC foes.

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

Something has to give when the UT Martin Skyhawks (7-1, 3-0 OVC) take a seven-game winning streak into a matchup November 6, 2021 against the Tennessee State Tigers (5-3, 3-1 OVC), who are on their own four-game win streak.

Tennessee State Tigers vs Murray State Racers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The Tennessee State Tigers (4-3, 2-1 OVC) host the Murray State Racers (3-4, 0-2 OVC) on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Nissan Stadium and will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak.

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

OVC foes match up when the Eastern Illinois Panthers (1-6, 1-2 OVC) and the Tennessee State Tigers (3-3, 1-1 OVC) play on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at O'Brien Stadium.

Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Tennessee State Tigers (2-3, 0-1 OVC) host an OVC showdown against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (2-4, 1-1 OVC) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Nissan Stadium.

Austin Peay Governors vs Tennessee State Tigers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

The Austin Peay Governors (2-2, 0-0 OVC) meet a fellow OVC opponent when they host the Tennessee State Tigers (0-3, 0-1 OVC) on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Fortera Stadium.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (0-3, 0-0 OVC) bring a three-game losing streak into a meeting against the Tennessee State Tigers (0-2, 0-0 OVC) on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Houck Stadium.

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.

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.

Tennessee State Tigers call hiring Eddie George 'right choice and investment'

Former Titans great Eddie George was officially named head coach at Tennessee State on Tuesday. "Coaching is a full commitment, a duty of service," George said.

Sources: Former Tennessee Titans star Eddie George named Tennessee State Tigers coach

Tennessee State is hiring Eddie George to be the Tigers' new football coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. George starred at running back for the Tennessee Titans.

FCS college football Week 3 preview

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.

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.

Southern Heritage Classic, matching up HBCU teams, canceled over coronavirus

Jackson State and Tennessee State were scheduled to play in the 31st Southern Heritage Classic on Sept. 12, but the game has been canceled. It is believed to be the first college football game canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Vikings, Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car crash

Tarvaris Jackson, who spent 10 years in the NFL as a quarterback with the Vikings and Seahawks, died in a car crash on Sunday night.

Tennessee State hires Mikki Allen as new athletic director

Mikki Allen, who was serving as Tennessee's assistant athletic director, will be the new athletic director at Tennessee State.

Tennessee St. uses second-half rally to stun Tennessee Tech

Chris Rowland had 148 receiving yards and a touchdown on 12 receptions and Tennessee State rallied to shock Tennessee Tech 37-27 on Saturday.

UTM beats Tennessee State 28-17 in Skyhawks’ OVC finale

John Bachus III threw for three touchdowns and UT Martin rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Tennessee State 28-17 on Saturday as the Skyhawks completed their Ohio Valley Conference schedule with a win.

Eastern Illinois beats Tennessee State for first victory

Harry Woodbery threw three touchdowns passes, Darshon McCullough rushed for 155 yards and a score and Jaelin Benefield ran for 105 yards and two TDs as Eastern Illinois scored the final 21 points to notch its first victory of the season, beating...

Hess, Santacaterina help SE Missouri run past Tenn. State

Geno Hess ran for 156 yards and two scores and Daniel Santacaterina passed for 271 yards and another touchdown as Southeast Missouri State dominated Tennessee State 32-13 Saturday to remain in the hunt for the Ohio Valley Conference championship.

Tennessee State WR makes sensational one-handed catch

Tennessee State wide receiver Steven Newbold reaches back with one hand and grabs the ball while falling down.

Rosendahl, Tennessee St. rally, beat Austin Peay 26-24

Cameron Rosendahl threw two second-half touchdown passes to Steven Newbold as Tennessee State scored the final 17 points and the Tigers beat Austin Peay 26-24 on Saturday to snap a six-game skid.

Rice's 3 TD passes helps Murray St. beat Tennessee St. 31-17

Preston Rice threw for 271 yards and three touchdown passes to lead Murray State to a 31-17 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday.

Cooper rallies Jacksonville State past Tennessee St., 31-23

Zerrick Cooper threw three touchdown passes and Jacksonville State rallied to beat Tennessee State, 31-23 in an Ohio Valley Conference contest Saturday night.