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Sanders Ellis named Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week

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Tennessee State linebacker Sanders Ellis was named Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week. In the Tigers’ late game, come from behind 13-9 win over Charleston Southern, Ellis tied Chris Walker for the team lead with 11 total tackles ( 4 solo, 7 assisted) ; he also posted 0.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery led to 7 TSU points. On the season the Nashville, Tennessee native has recorded 30 total tackles ( 15 solo, 15 assisted) , 6 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks 1 pass defensed and the aformentioned…

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Tennessee State finds way to win 13-9 over Charleston Southern

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title image via SI Despite their Charleston Southern opponents having more rushing yards, 219, than TSU’s total offensive output, 206, ran 25 more offensive plays and possessed the ball for a staggering 41:29, the Tigers of Tennessee State managed to find a way to pull out a13-9 win.  After a scoreless opening period, Tennessee State opened up the game, capping a 10-play, 62-yard drive when quarterback Draylen Ellis connected with Bryant Williams to give the Tigers an early 7-0 lead. Charleston Southern got on the board late in the half…

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Tennessee State v Charleston Southern: Preview and Prediction

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Saturday Tennessee State returns home to face the Buccaneers of Charleston Southern. Last season, in the first meeting, the Tigers were able to battle back to tie the contest after falling behind 21-7. However Charleston Southern was able to score two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter to secure a 35-21 victory.  Tennessee State (2-2, 0-1) enters the conference matchup coming off a loss to instate and conference foe Tennessee Tech 24-14 in their Big South-OVC opener. TSU fell behind early 14-0 before battling back to tie the game in…

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Tennessee State v Tennessee Tech: Preview and Prediction n

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The Tennessee State Tigers launch into Big South-OVC play this weekend when they head to Cookeville, TN to take on Tennessee Tech. Last season, Tech throttled TSU 35–0 in a performance in which according to Tennessee State head coach Eddie George on the most recent Big South OVC media call, “they whooped our ass.”  Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech comes into the contest 0-2, suffering a 48-3 beating at the hands of no.1 ranked Georgia in the season opener. In the Eagle’s next contest their upset big against instate foe Middle…

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Tennessee State’s Draylen Ellis named BOXTOROW HBCU Player of the Week

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Tennessee State quarterback Draylen Ellis was named BOXTOROW HBCU Player of the Week. In the Tigers’ 41-28 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff in the35rg Southern Heritage Classic. Ellis completed 20 of 33 passes for 226 yards along with 3 touchdowns. Ellis’ performance garnered him the Southern Heritage Classic MVP. On the season, the reigning Big South-OVC Co-Offensive Player of the Week has completed 58 of 91 passes for 712 yards, 6 touchdowns and just a single interception.

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Tennessee State’s Ellis and Ellis earn Big South-OVC Weekly Honors

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The Big South-OVC Football Association named its weekly honorees and a pair of Tennessee State Tigers, quarterback Draylen Ellis, and linebacker Sanders Ellis were among the recognized players. Co-Offensive Player of the Week- Draylen Ellis | Quarterback | Tennessee State  Ellis put together his second strong outing of the season. In the Tigers’ 41-28 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff in the Southern Heritage Classic, Ellis completed 20 of his 33 pass attempts for 226 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions, while also running for 25 yards on 3 carries and…

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Tennessee State wins 35th Southern Heritage Classic 41-28 over UAPB

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In front of a crowd of 27,584, The 35th Southern Heritage Classic played out very similar to the 34th iteration of the game. Tennessee State, this time powered by special teams and strong quarterback play, built a big lead early only to have to withstand a furious UAPB comeback attempt to hang on and win. Tennessee State enjoyed a 38-14 lead early in the third quarter, appearing on the path to transforming the second half into extended garage time. However, the large deficit seemed to activate UAPB’s comeback gene, as…

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Three TSU takeaways from the 25th John A. Merritt Classic

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The Tennessee State Tigers opened the season for the first time in the Eddie George era with a victory, defeating Mississippi Valley in the 25th John A. Merritt Classic 41-21. Saturday night. As the Tigers prepare for a major step up in competition, facing the Bison of North Dakota State this Saturday, here are a few takeaways from Saturday evening. TSU appears to have their QB1 Last season Coach Eddie George and the Tigers implemented a two-quarterback system. The oscillating between signal callers Daveon Bryant and Draylen Ellis swayed back and…

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Tennessee State’s Draylen Ellis and James Lowery earn BigSout-OVC Weekly honors

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The Big South-OVC announced their weekly football honors and two Tennessee State players garnered the weekly accolades. Quarterback Draylen Ellis was named Offensive Player of the Week and kicker James Lowery was named Special Teams Player of the Week.  Draylen Ellis | Quarterback | Tennessee State | Grad In the Tigers’ 41-21 season-opening win over Mississippi Valley in the John Merritt Classis, Ellis completed 21-of-31 passes for a career-high 356 yards and three touchdowns. In helping the Tigers surge to a 31-0 halftime lead over the Delta Devils, Ellis was…

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FAMU rallies late to down South Carolina State 22-17

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Title image via Florida A&M football Despite being down double digits in the fourth quarter, Florida A&M rallied for two scores in the period to pull out a 22-17 home win.  South Carolina State drew first blood near the end of the first quarter, scoring on a Kyle Gallegos 35-yard field, that put the Bulldogs up 3-0. Florida A&M responded with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that ended when Daniel Richardson connected with Koby Goss on a 29-yard pass that pulled the Rattlers in front 7-3.  A missed Cameron Gillis field…

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