Category: Sports

Tennessee State football adds Matt Leone as Offensive Coordinator

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Matt Leone has joined the Tennessee State football coaching staff as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season, bringing a proven track record of developing high-powered offenses at the FCS and NAIA levels. Leone comes to TSU after serving as offensive coordinator at North Carolina Central University, where he helped engineer one of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s most productive offenses. During the 2025 campaign, the Eagles averaged 33.75 points and 420.9 total yards per game, scoring 30 or more points in eight contests. Quarterback Walker Harris flourished…

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The rivalry is back: Tennessee State and Jackson State to get it on in the John A. Merritt Classic 

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Tennessee State and Jackson State will renew football pleasantries in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic on Saturday, August 29 at Nissan Stadium.  The Week 0 , matchup will mark the first time the TSU and JSU have met in the Merritt Classic. The two-storied program has been getting it on since 1949, but since 1990 has primarily met in the Southern Heritage Classic, taking part in 29 of the 36 games, with the last such matchup taking place on September 10, 2022, a 16-3 win for Jackson State. Tennessee…

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12 January 2026 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner, CAA Hofstra’s Preston Edmead picked up his sixth CAA Rookie of the Week accolade, while his teammate Cruz Davis and Campbell’s DJ Smith split CAA Player of the Week, respectively, on Monday. Edmead became the seventh CAA freshman in league history to capture six or more Rookie of the Week honors in a single season. The Deer Park, N.Y., native joined elite company as he is the first Hofstra freshman to garner at least six Rookie of the Week nods in the same campaign since Antoine Agudio set the league…

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Tennessee State v SIUE to appear on ESPNU on January 22

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The Ohio Valley Conference announced the second matchup of its 2025-26 ESPN basketball schedule. The men’s basketball contest will feature Tennessee State at SIUE on Thursday, January 22 at 8 p.m. CT and will air on ESPNU. For the fourth-straight year the League is utilizing a Wild Card selection process to determine the linear broadcasts, with selections determined and announced approximate two weeks before the competition date to ensure the best matchups. The full schedule includes eight total men’s basketball games (five regular season contests…

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Savannah State hires Thomas Howard as head coach

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Monday Savannah State announced the hiring of Thomas Howard new head football coach, the 26th coach in program history.  “This is a new chapter, not just for me, but for every SSU student athlete, fan, and supporter. I’m truly blessed and excited to join this institution, community, and fan base. Now it’s time to get to work and put this program back on top.” Coach Howard previously served as the defensive coordinator at Fayetteville State University. This past season the Broncos posted a 6-4 overall and 6-1 in the CIAA.…

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Willie Simmons inks extension with FIU

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According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Willie Simmons and FIU have agreed to terms on a new contract.  The new deal includes a raise for Simmons, whose current four-year deal pays him $750,000 per year, upgrades to the assistant salary pool, and the school’s revenue-sharing commitment.  Coach Simmons just wrapped up his first season at FIU. He led the Panthers to a 7-5 overall mark and 5-3 within the confines of Conference USA play. Coach Simmons has never had a losing season as a head coach, posting winning marks…

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23 December 2025 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner, CAA TWO TURTLE DUBS Towson utilized a 35-6 run over the final 14 minutes to cruise past Sacred Heart, 72-47, on Monday. Tyler Tejada unloaded a 22-point, six-rebound, three-assist showing in the non-conference finale, going 9-for-18 from the floor with three 3-pointers. Dylan Williamson logged 17 points and a game-high seven assists, while also hitting three treys of his own. Jack Doumbia Jr. matched Williamson’s 17 points to go with seven boards and three steals. Elon finished non-conference play with a 97-63 win over…

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December 19, 2025 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Assoc. Commissioner, CAA IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME FOR WINS Hampton utilized a 31-point effort from Michael Eley to secure an 84-77 win over Jackson State at the Chris Paul HBCU Classic. The senior guard went 9-for-15 from the floor with four triples and a 9-for-9 showing from the charity stripe. He also chipped in five boards and two blocks. Christian Watson provided 18 points and four assists in 28 minutes off the bench. Etienne Strothers and Josh Ogundele reached double figures in scoring with 11…

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1 December 2025 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner CAA CAA PLAYER OF THE WEEK Tyler Tejada, Towson Junior | Guard/Forward | Teaneck, N.J. Tejada led the Tigers to second place in the Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational with top-100 KenPom wins over Rhode Island and Liberty. The reigning CAA Player of the Year averaged 21.0 points on 51.1% shooting from the floor, including an impressive 63.6% from inside the arc. The Teaneck, N.J., native drained all 15 attempts from the free-throw line and pulled down 5.3 rebounds per game. The junior wing…

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Week 14 MAC Football Preview

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Courtesy of Jeremy Guy, Associate Commissioner of Communications, Mid-American Conference Week 14 Football Release: tinyurl.com/yrp3w7xzWeek 14 MAC Head Coaches Press Conferences: tinyurl.com/mr33avay MAC Championship Tiebreaker Scenarios:https://bit.ly/48z2tuLMAC Football Plays of the Week: tinyurl.com/mwtktucr MAC Football Game Recaps (Video): tinyurl.com/578sjzek Week 13 Players of the Week: tinyurl.com/bdz9umzh Upcoming ScheduleTuesday, November 25*Bowling Green at UMass, 4:30 PM ET (ESPNU | Live Stats)*Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 7:30 PM ET(ESPN2 | Live Stats) Friday, November 28*Ohio at Buffalo, 12 PM ET (ESPNU | Live Stats)*Kent State at Northern Illinois, 12 PM ET (CBSSN | Live Stats) Saturday, November 29*Toledo at Central Michigan, 12 PM ET (ESPN+ | Live Stats)*Ball State at Miami, 12 PM ET (CBSSN | Live Stats) *Conference game Two-Minute Drill• Western Michigan scored…

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