TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS NEWS

Tennessee State football adds transfers from Houston and Arkansas Houston safety Gleson Sprewell and Arkansas kicker and punter Matthew Phillips became the latest transfer to pick Tennessee State

APRIL 10, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Eddie George sees encouraging signs from Tennessee State football's new offense in spring game The defense won Tennessee State football's annual spring game, but coach Eddie George came away happy with certain aspects of the new hurry-...

APRIL 10, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Live updates: Eddie George, Tennessee State football spring game Tennessee State football will play its first spring game under Eddie George at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hale Stadium.

APRIL 9, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Here's the inside story on how Tennessee State and Notre Dame decided to play football in 2023 The Tennessee State-Notre Dame 2023 season opener will be the first time the Fighting Irish plays an HBCU and FCS opponent

APRIL 6, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Notre Dame makes historic football game vs Tennessee State

Notre Dame will  host Tennessee State in September 2023, marking the first time the Fighting Irish have ever faced a Historically Black College or University on the football field

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee State football will open the 2023 season at Notre Dame on national television Coach Eddie George's connections led to Tennessee State football landing a game at Ohio State for the 2023 season opener

APRIL 5, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

How Tennessee State football's Hale Stadium could get artificial turf Only one game in 2022 is currently scheduled to be played Hale Stadium, which was built in 1953, but that could change if improvements are m...

APRIL 4, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

New no-huddle offense has been no problem for Eddie George and Tennessee State football Eddie George never ran a no-huddle, up-tempo offense as a player but as a coach he is installing it at Tennessee State

APRIL 2, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Former Ohio State LB K'Vaughan Pope Transfers to Tennessee State The player left his former program mid-game back in September, then entered the transfer portal shortly after.

APRIL 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Ohio State linebacker K'Vaughan Pope commits to Tennessee State and Eddie George K’Vaughan Pope finds a new landing spot with a former Buckeye great.

APRIL 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Former Ohio State Linebacker K'Vaughan Pope Transferring To Tennessee State Pope was dismissed from the team in September following a heated exchange with the coaching staff over playing time.

APRIL 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Three key things Tennessee State football coach Eddie George must get done in spring practice At the top of Tennessee State football coach Eddie George's list for spring practice is identifying a starting QB and installing a new offen...

MARCH 30, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

2023 In-State WR Justin Brown Discusses Return Trip To Rocky Top 2023 Blackman High School (Tenn.) wide receiver Justin Brown made his way east to Knoxville today for Tennessee’s second Junior Day of the y...

MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sheppard leads Belmont over Tennessee St. 87-67

Ben Sheppard had 24 points as Belmont romped past Tennessee State 87-67

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Lewis is Tennessee State football's new offensive line coach Anthony Lewis replaced Mark Huston who left Tennessee State after one season to join the staff at Grambling.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Belmont hosts Tennessee State following Marshall's 21-point outing

Tennessee State visits the Belmont Bruins after Carlos Marshall Jr. scored 21 points in the Tigers' 92-56 win against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Larger than life:' Claude Humphrey had huge impact on Falcons, Tennessee State, on and off the field Those who knew him well share stories about the Hall of Fame defensive end, who was a role model, leader to many

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Eddie George hiring former Ohio State O-lineman Michael Brewster to Tennessee State staff Two names familiar with Ohio State football are coming together in Tennessee. According to a report from ESPN college football senior writer...

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

HBCU Legacy Bowl: Tennessee State's Geremy Hickbottom, Florida A&M's Antwan Collier excel The Tennessee State QB rebounds from back injury to thrive in inaugural HBCU all-star game

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Geremy Hickbottom on Team Gaither win, MVP nod ' 2022 HBCU Legacy Bowl Postgame Interview Tennessee State quarterback Geremy Hickbottom speaks about his performance for Team Gaither in their win and being named the offensive MVP f...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Tennessee State's Geremy Hickbottom leads team to win in HBCU Legacy Bowl Tennessee State’s Geremy Hickbottom accounted for 97 yards and a touchdown from scrimmage in three possessions, helping Team Gather beat Tea...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • AJC.COM

Geremy Hickbottom scampers untouched into end zone to increase Team Gaither's lead ' 2022 HBCU Legacy Bowl Highlights Tennessee State University quarterback Geremy Hickbottom scampers untouched into end zone to increase Team Gaither's lead during the 2022 HB...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Imeek Watkins nearly takes seam pass from Geremy Hickbottom all the way for Team Gaither ' 2022 HBCU Legacy Bowl Highlights Chowan University wide receiver Imeek Watkins nearly takes seam pass from Tennessee State University quarterback Geremy Hickbottom all the w...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

QBs Hickbottom, Witt, WR McClain stand out in Legacy Bowl Tennessee State’s Geremy Hickbottom accounted for 97 yards and a touchdown from scrimmage to help Team Gather defeat Team Robinson 22-6 in t...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

QBs Hickbottom, Witt, WR McClain stand out in Legacy Bowl

Tennessee State’s Geremy Hickbottom accounted for 97 yards and a touchdown from scrimmage to help Team Gather defeat Team Robinson 22-6 in the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS