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

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

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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Tennessee State defeats Mississippi Valley 41-21 in John Merritt Classic

title image via Tennessee State Football Tennessee State and Mississippi Valley State renewed football pleasantries in the 25th John Merritt Classic. The two schools last met in the 2019 Classic, with Tennessee State claiming a 26-20 victory. In a largely dominant, but uneven performance, as they gave up 21 points in the fourth quarter, Tennessee State was able to bring home the 25th edition of the John Merritt Classic, 41-21 over the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State. Big plays were the order of the day for Tennessee State with…

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25th John Merritt Classic: Preview and Prediction

Saturday the Tigers of Tennessee State and the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State will clash in the 25th John Merritt Classic. This will be the first meeting between the schools since the 21st John Merritt Classic, matchup that TSU won 26-20.  Mississippi Valley State Coach Kendrick Wade’s Mississippi Valley State team is coming off a 1-10 season, with their lone victory being a 42-17 thrashing of fellow SWAC cellar dweller, Arkansas Pine Bluff. Last season the Delta Devils ranked at the bottom of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in points…

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Tennessee State football places 6 on Big South-OVC Defensive Players to Watch List

The Big South-OVC released the 2024 Defensive Players to Watch List and six Tennessee State players were named to the list. Eriq George | Defensive Lineman| Spohomore George put together a freshman campaign in which he recorded 25 total tackles ( 13 solos, 12 assisted) 6.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. The Nashville native’s play garnered him Freshman All-America and he was also named Big South-OVC Freshman of the Year. Ahmad Nelson | Linebacker | Senior The fifth-year linebacker has appeared in 37 career games for the Tigers, appearing…

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Tennessee State lands seven on Big South-OVC Offensive Players to Watch list

The Big South-OVC Football Alliance named its offensive players to watch this season, and amongst that prestigious list were seven Tennessee State players. Draylen Ellis | Quarterback | Grad The 2022 Preseason All-OVC selection appeared in 11 games, making 6 starts. He threw for 1,075 yards and 5 touchdowns, completing 53% ( 103-196) of his passes, throwing for a season-high 236 yards against Lindenwood. Jordan Gant | Running Back| Redshirt Sophomore The redshirt sophomore back was the Tigers’ leading rusher last season, tallying 553 yards on 144 attempts. His season-best…

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Chazan Page,Tennessee State Football player tragically killed in hit-and-run

title image via Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University was deeply saddened to learn of the passing this morning of senior student-athlete Chazan Page at the age of 20. A native of Nashville, Page attended Lipscomb Academy and served as an offensive lineman for the TSU Tigers football team. Throughout his four seasons, he had the privilege of sharing the field with his brother, Chandon, a defensive lineman. “My thoughts and prayers are with our football student-athletes, coaches, families, and friends,” said Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki…

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Tennessee State Football names Travis Partridge new Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

Title image via Tennessee State Football Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University football head coach Eddie George has appointed Travis Partridge as the offensive coordinator following stints at Kansas and fellow OVC member UT Martin.  “I am thrilled to welcome Travis to our staff,” said George. “With a robust coaching background and a deep understanding of our offensive strategies, he brings valuable expertise to our team. Hailing from a championship program within the conference, Travis will undoubtedly be a significant asset to our football program.” Partridge will also…

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Tennessee State adds Tyler Roehl as Assoc Head Coach and OC

Courtesy of Tennessee State Football Tennessee State University football head coach Eddie George has appointed Tyler Roehl as the program’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator, following Roehl’s 11-year tenure at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State. During his five seasons as the offensive play caller for the Bison, Roehl played a crucial role in the team’s success, reaching the NCAA FCS National Championship three times and securing titles in 2019 and 2021. In total, Roehl boasts seven FCS titles and eight Missouri Valley Football Conference titles with the Bison. In 2022, the…

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Big South-OVC Football Association 2024 Conference Schedule

Courtesy of the Big South-OVC Football Association https://bigsouthovcfootball.com/news/2024/1/4/2024-football-conference-schedule-announced.aspx The Big South-OVC Football Association has announced its league schedule for the 2024 season. The second-year of the joint Association features nine league teams each playing an eight-game conference schedule.  The league slate starts Saturday, Sept. 7, and Association games will primarily take place between Weeks 5 and 13, with one game apiece during Weeks 2 and 4.  Seven weeks will feature four Association matchups. The opening league contest on Saturday, Sept. 7 will be 2023 co-champion UT Martin visiting Southeast Missouri.  On Sept. 28,…

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