FCS Program Prestige · Tennessee State2024 FCS playoff appearance
Tennessee State made the FCS playoffs under Eddie George, proving the Tigers could compete at the highest level
Tennessee State
0-3OVC · Nissan Stadium · 69,143 · 32,467 avg in 2026
The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetat Florida A&M · our model 34% Tennessee State · a number, not a pick
LastL 3–30 at Alabama A&M · Sat Sep 12 · Bryce Gray 1 sacks, 1.5 TFL, 9 tackles
Nextat Florida A&M · Sat Sep 19 · 7 pm ET · Bragg Memorial Stadium · series 6-8, won the last 6
Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2
FCS Program Prestige · Tennessee State
Mid-Major Contender
All-time record · Tennessee State
Tennessee State has won 48% of its games since 1972 — 59% at home, 39% on the road.
126-133-2 all-time · 34 seasons · 1972–2026
Home
59-40-1
Away
46-72-1
Neutral
21-21
67%
1970s
5 g
1980s
47%
2000s
48%
2010s
43%
2020s
Program memory
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
2024
Eddie George era
Eddie George's presence as head coach brought credibility and a 9-4 season to the Tigers
Moment of the season — so far · Tennessee State · 2026
Moment of the season — so far · Tennessee State · 2026Lost 3-63 at Georgia
Week 1 of 2026. A reckoning loss — the data point the next season must answer.
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