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UPDATE: Tennessee State’s 1998 and 1999 Championship Trophies Were Not Missing After All

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State University’s 1998 and 1999 football championship trophies were never actually missing, bringing a positive end to a story that had sparked concern across the Tigers’ fan base. Earlier this week, former TSU head football coach L.C. Cole posted on social media that he had been informed the championship trophies were missing and asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. The message quickly spread among Tennessee State alumni, former players, and supporters, many of whom expressed concern over the status of two of…

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Former TSU Coach L.C. Cole Raises Alarm Over Missing 1998 and 1999 Championship Trophies

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee State University football coach L.C. Cole is asking the Tennessee State community for help after learning that the program’s 1998 and 1999 championship trophies are reportedly missing. Cole shared the news with Tennessee State fans on social media, urging anyone with information about the trophies’ whereabouts to come forward. “Tennessee State Fans I just got word that our 1998 and 1999 championships trophy’s are missing,” Cole wrote. Cole emphasized that the trophies represent more than just awards. They are reminders of the accomplishments of Tennessee…

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Tennessee State Football Places Seven on OVC Preseason Defensive Players to Watch List

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The Tennessee State Tigers continue to receive preseason recognition heading into the 2026 football season, with seven players earning spots on the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Defensive Players to Watch list. Under head coach Reggie Barlow, who enters his second season leading the Tigers, Tennessee State’s defense is expected to be a key factor as the program looks to build momentum in the OVC. The Tigers were represented across multiple defensive and special teams categories, highlighting the team’s depth and versatility. 🏈 Tennessee State Defensive Players to Watch Defensive Line…

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title image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State returns to OVC action Thursday evening as it hosts Eastern Illinois, riding the momentum of a dramatic 90–85 comeback win over Tennessee Tech on Monday in a game rescheduled due to the Nashville Winter Storm. The Tigers erased a 20-point deficit to secure the victory and will look to carry that energy into the matchup with the Panthers, who enter the contest on a three-game losing streak and are coming off a game in which they…

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Tennessee State’s spring football game to take place Saturday afternoon

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State football team will wrap up its spring practice schedule on Saturday afternoon as they are set to host their annual Blue vs. White game at Hale Stadium. The team will begin stretch and warmup at 2:45 p.m. followed by the on-field action starting at 3:10 p.m. Admission to the game is free. The game will showcase the offense against the defense and will feature scrimmage-type situations, 7-on-7, individual drills, a short halftime, followed by more on-field action. The offense will be…

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Tennessee State announces spring football practice schedule and Spring Game date

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE – Set to begin spring practice this week, the Tennessee State football team and head coach Eddie George have announced that the spring game will be played at 3:30 p.m. on April 15 at Hale Stadium. This will be coach George’s second spring with the Tigers, as he enters his third year as the head coach. The Tigers return 67 players from last year’s 4-7 team and welcome in nine new signees for spring practice. TSU’s first practice will be on Wednesday, March 22. The Tigers will have 15…

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Tennessee State Football signs 15 players for 2023 Recruiting Class

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State football program and head coach Eddie George announced the signing of 15 new players to join the Tigers for the 2023 season. The Tigers signed six players on early signing day to bring their total to 21 players for the class of 2023. Click here to view the six early signees.  Romello WatsonOffensive Line | 6-4 | 300Arlington, Texas | Grambling State/Kilgore JC A transfer offensive lineman that brings both junior college and FCS level experience to the team. Watson appeared in three games last…

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Tennessee State to face North Dakota State in home-and-home series

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics: NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State football program has announced a home and home series with one of the top programs in the Football Subdivision Series, as the Tigers will take on North Dakota State University in 2024 and 2025.  The Tigers will travel to Fargo, ND., to take on NDSU inside the historic Fargodome on September 7, 2024. The Bison will make a return trip to the Music City to take on TSU inside Nissan Stadium the following season on September 6, 2025.  The Bison, who compete in…

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Eddie George and Clarence McKinney are on board with a “Battle of the Real TSU”

Brandon King

The HBCU football landscape has long been rife with highly anticipated matchups that carry intrigue and historical significance. Tennessee State head Coach Eddie George thinks there is room for one more in that pantheon of great HBCU matchups. hen asked on a recent Ohio Valley Conference football media call if he was open to facing Texas Southern in a “Battle of TSU” Coach George had this to say: Absolutely. I, I think we’ve talked about that. It’s just a matter of us figuring out what makes sense for both schools…

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Tennessee State’s Darius Harper named OVC Defensive Player of the Week

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Tennessee State defensive back Darius Harper was named Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week. The senior had his fingerprints all over the Tigers’ 22-14 win over Texas A&M Commerce. What he accomplished in just the first half alone, would have been enough to garner Harper the weekly DPOY honours. Harper had an interception on the first play from scrimmage, which he returned 28 yards for a touchdown. His 20-yard run after a fumble recovery in the second quarter positioned the TSU offense for a subsequent touchdown. His second…

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