title image via Tennessee State Athletics Eddie George and the Tennessee State Tigers were named the HBCU+ FCS National Team of the Week. In their most recent and most important game of the season, TSU defeated Big South-OVC leader Southeast Missouri to earn a share of the conference crown. It marked the first time since 1999 that Tennessee State hoisted conference hardware. The 9-3 overall record is the best finish to a regular season since 2013. The win also helped vault the Tigers into the FCS Playoffs, a feat not…
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Tennessee State’s Jalen McClendon named to HBCU+ Player of the Year Watchlist
Tennessee State defensive back Jalen McClendon was named to the HBCU+ Player of the Year Watchlist. The award will bestowed upon the most outstanding player from the nation’s 21 Division I HBCU programs. Providing steady, and many times stellar play in the TSU secondary, McClendon has recorded 53 tackles (45 solo) , 12 pass breakups and 1 interception in 12 games this season, several of which he has played with a broken hand. The winner will be announced December 9 and will be invited to the Stats Perform FCS National…
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