2024 Tennessee State Tigers football team

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The 2024 Tennessee State Tigers football team represented Tennessee State University as a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Tigers were led by fourth-year head coach Eddie George, and played their home games at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

ConferenceBig South–OVC Football Association

STATSNo. 19

FCS CoachesNo. 19

Record9–4 (6–2 Big South–OVC)

Quick facts Tennessee State Tigers football, Big South–OVC co-champion ...

2024 Tennessee State Tigers football

Big South–OVC co-champion
NCAA Division I First Round, L 27–41 at Montana
Conference	Big South–OVC Football Association
Ranking
STATS	No. 19
FCS Coaches	No. 19
Record	9–4 (6–2 Big South–OVC)
Head coach	Eddie George (4th season)
Offensive coordinator	Travis Partridge (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Pro-style
Defensive coordinator	Brandon Fisher (4th season)
Base defense	Multiple 3–3–5
Home stadium	Nissan Stadium
Seasons ← 2023 2025 →

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2024 Big South–OVC football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
No. 16 Southeast Missouri State +^	6	–	2	9	–	4
Tennessee Tech +	6	–	2	7	–	5
No. 17 UT Martin +^	6	–	2	9	–	5
No. 19 Tennessee State +^	6	–	2	9	–	4
Lindenwood*	4	–	4	5	–	7
Western Illinois	3	–	5	4	–	8
Gardner–Webb	3	–	5	4	–	8
Eastern Illinois	2	–	6	3	–	9
Charleston Southern	0	–	8	1	–	11

+ – Conference co-champions ^ – FCS playoff participant Note: Lindenwood ineligible for Big South–OVC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II. Rankings from STATS Poll

Preseason

Preseason poll

The Big South-OVC Conference released their preseason poll on July 17, 2024. The Tigers were picked to finish fourth in the conference.^[1]

Transfers

Outgoing

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	New school
Thomas Nance	DL	Bethune–Cookman
Terrell Allen	DL	Tulane
Romello Watson	OL	Georgia State
Monroe Beard III	LB	Marshall
Jahee Blake	WR	Norfolk State
Rayqwon Smith	DL	North Alabama
Bryce Phillips	DB	San Diego State
Nicholas Green	OL	San Diego State
Demeatric Crenshaw	QB	Slippery Rock
Canen Adrian	WR	Stephen F. Austin
Jashon Watkins	DB	UMass
Jalen Rouse	RB	Unknown
Jeremiah Josephs	S	Unknown

Incoming

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Previous school
Saidou Ba	OL	Arkansas State
CJ Evans Jr.	RB	Austin Peay
Gerard Bullock	TE	Austin Peay
Aiden Smith	WR	Bryant
Kierron Smith	DL	Georgia Southern
JayT Jackson	DB	Georgia State
Will Jones	OL	Grambling State
Anthony Smith	OL	Iowa State
Yirayah LaNier	DL	Louisville
George Hamsley	QB	LSU
Tevin Carter	QB	Memphis
Mark Shenouda	P	Memphis
Meonta Kimbrough	DL	Memphis
Tyler Jones	DB	Missouri
Marvin Atuatasi	OL	Morgan State
Blake Gamez	OL	Northern Arizona
Keandre Booker	LB	Southeast Missouri State
Camani Cobbs	DB	Southeast Missouri State
Exavious Reed	TE	Southern Miss
Kaderris Roberts	RB	Stetson
Connor Meadows	OL	Tennessee
Malik Ganaway	DB	Tennessee
Camron Douglas	DL	Tennessee
Jalal Dean	WR	Tennessee Tech
Kheagian Heckaman	TE	UTEP
Jackson Foster	K	Western Michigan

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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 31	5:00 p.m.	Mississippi Valley State*		Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN	ESPN+	W 41–21	8,124
September 7	2:30 p.m.	at No. 2 North Dakota State*		Fargodome Fargo, ND	ESPN+	L 3–52	16,811
September 14	6:00 p.m.	vs. Arkansas–Pine Bluff*		Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Memphis, TN (Southern Heritage Classic)	HBCU GO	W 41–28	27,584
September 21	1:30 p.m.	at Tennessee Tech		Tucker Stadium Cookeville, TN (Sgt. York Trophy)	ESPN+	L 14–24	8,019
September 28	5:00 p.m.	Charleston Southern		Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN	ESPN+	W 13–9	1,853
October 5	1:00 p.m.	at Lindenwood		Harlen C. Hunter Stadium St. Charles, MO	ESPN+	W 24–20	3,103
October 12	5:00 p.m.	Eastern Illinois		Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN	ESPN+	W 41–17	7,875
October 19	2:30 p.m.	at Howard*		William H. Greene Stadium Washington, D.C.	ESPN+	W 27–14	9,995
November 2	5:00 p.m.	UT Martin	No. 25	Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN (Sgt. York Trophy)	ESPN+	L 21–28	2,845
November 9	1:00 p.m.	at Western Illinois		Hanson Field Macomb, IL	ESPN+	W 45–20	1,459
November 16	3:00 p.m.	at Gardner–Webb		Ernest W. Spangler Stadium Boiling Springs, NC	ESPN+	W 23–20	3,763
November 23	3:30 p.m.	No. 12 Southeast Missouri State		Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN	ESPN+	W 28–21	1,536
November 30	9:15 p.m.	No. 13 Montana	No. 21	Washington–Grizzly Stadium Missoula, MT (NCAA Division I First Round)	ESPN2	L 27–41	12,479
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

vs Mississippi Valley State

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0–0) vs Tennessee State Tigers (0–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Delta Devils	0	0	0	21	21
Tigers	21	10	0	10	41

at Nissan Stadium • Nashville, TN

Date: August 31, 2024
Game time: 5:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny, 87 °F (31 °C)
Game attendance: 8,124
Referee: Jeremee Tate
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan Laing, Chris Sanders

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, MVSU ...

Statistics	MVSU	TNST
First downs	16	21
Total yards	264	495
Rushing yards	69	138
Passing yards	195	357
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	13–23–1	22–34–1
Time of possession	30:10	29:50

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Mississippi Valley State	Passing	Jaydyn Sisk	7/10, 110 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Zamariyon Kendall	12 carries, 26 yards
	Receiving	Nathan Rembert	4 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TD
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	21/33, 356 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Jaden McGill	7 carries, 41 yards
	Receiving	Jalal Dean	9 receptions, 144 yards, 1 TD

at No. 2 North Dakota State

Tennessee State Tigers (1–0) vs No. 2 North Dakota State Bison (0–1) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tigers	0	0	0	3	3
No. 2 Bison	14	21	3	14	52

at Fargodome • Fargo, ND

Date: September 7, 2024
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
Game weather: Indoors, 70 °F (21 °C)
Game attendance: 16,811
Referee: David Hergert
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dom Izzo, Kyle Emanuel, Sam Goetzinger

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Game information
First quarter (6:47) NDSU – Cam Miller 24-yard run, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:21; North Dakota State 7–0) (2:20) NDSU – Bryce Lance 14-yard pass from Cam Miller, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:22; North Dakota State 14–0) Second quarter (9:37) NDSU – CharMar Brown 3-yard run, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 2:02; North Dakota State 21–0) (3:13) NDSU – John Gores 12-yard pass from Cam Miller, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:04; North Dakota State 28–0) (0:16) NDSU – Bryce Lance 6-yard pass from Cam Miller, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 1:00; North Dakota State 35–0) Third quarter (8:33) NDSU – Eli Ozick 51-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:02; North Dakota State 38–0) Fourth quarter (13:32) NDSU – Mekhi Collins 19-yard pass from Cole Payton, Eli Ozick kick (Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:30; North Dakota State 45–0) (10:46) NDSU – Nathan Hayes 51-yard run, Eli Ozick kick (Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:00; North Dakota State 52–0) (5:34) TNST – James Lowery 19-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 5:12; North Dakota State 52–3)

Game information

First quarter

(6:47) NDSU – Cam Miller 24-yard run, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:21; North Dakota State 7–0)
(2:20) NDSU – Bryce Lance 14-yard pass from Cam Miller, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:22; North Dakota State 14–0)

Second quarter

(9:37) NDSU – CharMar Brown 3-yard run, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 2:02; North Dakota State 21–0)
(3:13) NDSU – John Gores 12-yard pass from Cam Miller, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:04; North Dakota State 28–0)
(0:16) NDSU – Bryce Lance 6-yard pass from Cam Miller, Griffin Crosa kick (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 1:00; North Dakota State 35–0)

Third quarter

(8:33) NDSU – Eli Ozick 51-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:02; North Dakota State 38–0)

Fourth quarter

(13:32) NDSU – Mekhi Collins 19-yard pass from Cole Payton, Eli Ozick kick (Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:30; North Dakota State 45–0)
(10:46) NDSU – Nathan Hayes 51-yard run, Eli Ozick kick (Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:00; North Dakota State 52–0)
(5:34) TNST – James Lowery 19-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 5:12; North Dakota State 52–3)

More information Statistics, TNST ...

Statistics	TNST	NDSU
First downs	12	21
Total yards	200	436
Rushing yards	72	226
Passing yards	128	210
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	17–25–0	17–23–1
Time of possession	29:46	30:14

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	17/25, 128 yards
	Rushing	Draylen Ellis	11 carries, 27 yards
	Receiving	Jalal Dean	3 receptions, 51 yards
North Dakota State	Passing	Cam Miller	14/18, 181 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Nathan Hayes	1 carry, 51 yards, TD
	Receiving	Bryce Lance	7 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD

vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1–1) at Tennessee State Tigers (1–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Lions	7	7	14	0	28
Tigers	10	21	7	3	41

at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium • Memphis, TN

Date: September 14, 2024
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny
Game attendance: 27,584
Referee: Y.N. Myers
TV announcers (HBCU GO): Charlie Neal (play-by-play), Jon Kelley (analyst) and Lawrencia Moten (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (12:37) UAP – JaVonnie Gibson 33-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:23; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7–0) (8:15) TSU – James Lowery 25-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:22; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7–3) (0:52) TSU – Jalen Rouse 3-yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:47; Tennessee State 10–7) Second quarter (12:29) TSU – Karate Brenson 22-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:31; Tennessee State 17–7) (10:11) UAP – Daemon Dawkins 30-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:18; Tennessee State 17–14) (6:41) TSU – Jordan Gant 12-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:19; Tennessee State 24–14) (1:39) TSU – Jalal Dean 4-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:28; Tennessee State 31–14) Third quarter (12:19) TSU – CJ Evans 38-yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:33; Tennessee State 38–14) (9:37) UAP – Kevin English 5-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:42; Tennessee State 38–21) (0:49) UAP – Oshawn Ross 2-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 4:25; Tennessee State 38–28) Fourth quarter (7:46) TSU – James Lowery 40-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 25 yards, 3:44; Tennessee State 41–28)

Game information

First quarter

(12:37) UAP – JaVonnie Gibson 33-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:23; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7–0)
(8:15) TSU – James Lowery 25-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:22; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7–3)
(0:52) TSU – Jalen Rouse 3-yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:47; Tennessee State 10–7)

Second quarter

(12:29) TSU – Karate Brenson 22-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:31; Tennessee State 17–7)
(10:11) UAP – Daemon Dawkins 30-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:18; Tennessee State 17–14)
(6:41) TSU – Jordan Gant 12-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:19; Tennessee State 24–14)
(1:39) TSU – Jalal Dean 4-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:28; Tennessee State 31–14)

Third quarter

(12:19) TSU – CJ Evans 38-yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:33; Tennessee State 38–14)
(9:37) UAP – Kevin English 5-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:42; Tennessee State 38–21)
(0:49) UAP – Oshawn Ross 2-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 4:25; Tennessee State 38–28)

Fourth quarter

(7:46) TSU – James Lowery 40-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 25 yards, 3:44; Tennessee State 41–28)

More information Statistics, UAPB ...

Statistics	UAPB	TNST
First downs	16	24
Total yards	329	424
Rushing yards	53	196
Passing yards	276	228
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	15–31–0	20–33–0
Time of possession	25:25	31:37

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff	Passing	Mekhi Hagens	15/31, 276 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Oshawn Ross	16 carries, 51 yards, TD
	Receiving	JaVonnie Gibson	5 receptions, 149 yards, TD
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	20/33, 228 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	CJ Evans	9 carries, 63 yards, TD
	Receiving	Bryant Williams	5 receptions, 88 yards

at Tennessee Tech

Tennessee State Tigers (2–1) vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (0–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tigers	0	14	0	0	14
Golden Eagles	14	0	3	7	24

at Tucker Stadium • Cookeville, TN

Date: September 21, 2024
Game time: 1:30 p.m.
Game weather: Cloudy, 88 °F (31 °C)
Game attendance: 8,019
Referee: Branden McCain
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dylan Vazzano, Sam Brooks

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First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

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Statistics	TNST	TNTC
First downs	14	15
Total yards	246	314
Rushing yards	0	220
Passing yards	246	94
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	22–39–2	12–25–1
Time of possession	30:00	30:00

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	22/39, 246 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	CJ Evans	6 carries, 14 yards
	Receiving	Karate Brenson	9 receptions, 99 yards
Tennessee Tech	Passing	Jordyn Potts	12/25, 94 yds, 1 INT
	Rushing	Obie Sanni	6 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	D.J. Linkins	4 receptions, 39 yards

vs Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1–2) at Tennessee State Tigers (2–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buccaneers	0	6	3	0	9
Tigers	0	7	0	6	13

at Nissan Stadium • Nashville,TN

Date: September 28, 2024
Game time: 5:00 p.m.
Game weather: Rain, 67 °F (19 °C)
Game attendance: 1,853
Referee: Drew Myers
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan Laing, Chris Sanders

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First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, CHSO ...

Statistics	CHSO	TNST
First downs	17	11
Total yards	309	206
Rushing yards	219	101
Passing yards	90	105
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	4–12–0	12–25–0
Time of possession	41:29	18:31

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Charleston Southern	Passing	Kaleb Jackson	4/12, 90 yards
	Rushing	Autavius Ison	33 carries, 157 yards
	Receiving	Chris Rhone	2 receptions, 39 yards
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	12/24, 105 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Jordan Gant	5 carries, 40 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Bryant Williams	5 receptions, 49 yards, 1 TD

at Lindenwood

Tennessee State Tigers (3–2) vs Lindenwood Lions (2–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tigers	7	0	10	7	24
Lions	14	6	0	0	20

at Harlen C. Hunter Stadium • St. Charles, MO

Date: October 5, 2024
Game time: 1:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny, 84 °F (29 °C)
Game attendance: 3,103
Referee: Matthew Jones
TV announcers (ESPN+): Bob Ramsey, Zach Zook, Jacob Stanoch

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, TNST ...

Statistics	TNST	LIN
First downs	15	14
Total yards	285	280
Rushing yards	89	181
Passing yards	196	99
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	14–26–1	11–20–0
Time of possession	31:33	28:27

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	14/26, 196 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Jaden McGill	15 carries, 63 yards
	Receiving	CJ Evans	3 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD
Lindenwood	Passing	Nate Glantz	11/20, 99 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Steve Hall	7 carries, 67 yards
	Receiving	Jeff Caldwell	3 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD

vs Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois Panthers (1–5) vs Tennessee State Tigers (4–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Panthers	0	10	7	0	17
Tigers	0	20	14	7	41

at Nissan Stadium • Nashville, TN

Date: October 12, 2024
Game time: 5:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny
Game attendance: 10,715
Referee: Michael Lennie
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan Laing, Chris Sanders

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, EIU ...

Statistics	EIU	TNST
First downs	23	20
Total yards	435	365
Rushing yards	75	128
Passing yards	360	237
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	30–51–1	21–33–0
Time of possession	31:54	28:06

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Illinois	Passing	Pierce Holley	28/46, 338 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	MJ Flowers	21 carries, 57 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Cooper Willman	8 receptions, 141 yards
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	20/32, 224 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Jaden McGill	9 carries, 47 yards
	Receiving	Karate Brenson	6 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD

at Howard

Tennessee State Tigers (5–2) at Howard Bison (3–3) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tigers	7	6	14	0	27
Bison	0	7	7	0	14

at William H. Greene Stadium • Washington, D.C.

Date: October 19, 2024
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
Game attendance: 9,995
Referee: Jason Soistman
TV announcers (ESPN+): Lynell Willingham, Melissa Kim

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, TNST ...

Statistics	TNST	HOW
First downs	16	14
Total yards	412	209
Rushing yards	123	176
Passing yards	289	33
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	19–30–0	6–22–2
Time of possession	35:19	24:41

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	19/30, 289 yards
	Rushing	Jaden McGill	14 carries, 43 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Karate Brenson	5 receptions, 153 yards
Howard	Passing	Ja'Shawn Scroggins	6/21, 33 yards, 2 INT
	Rushing	Jarett Hunter	15 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Breylin Smith	4 receptions, 15 yards

vs UT Martin

UT Martin Skyhawks (5–3) at No. 25 Tennessee State Tigers (6–2) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Skyhawks	21	7	0	0	28
No. 25 Tigers	14	0	7	0	21

at Nissan Stadium • Nashville, TN

Date: November 2, 2024
Game time: 5:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)
Game attendance: 2,845
Referee: Zach Erdmann
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan Laing, Chris Sanders

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Game information
First quarter (13:09) UTM – DeVonte Tanksley 35 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:44; UTM 7–0) (11:00) UTM – Zoe Roberts 33 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:39; UTM 14–0) (5:59) UTM – Scottie Alexander 33 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:55; UTM 21–0) (5:44) TNST – CJ Evans 98 yard kickoff return, James Lowery kick (UTM 21–7) (0:46) TNST – Bryant Williams 43 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 2:20; UTM 21–14) Second quarter (0:57) UTM – Kinkead Dent 3 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 5:23; UTM 28–14) Third quarter (1:09) TNST – Jalal Dean 2 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:00; UTM 28–21) Fourth quarter No scoring plays

Game information

First quarter

(13:09) UTM – DeVonte Tanksley 35 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:44; UTM 7–0)
(11:00) UTM – Zoe Roberts 33 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:39; UTM 14–0)
(5:59) UTM – Scottie Alexander 33 yard pass from Kinkead Dent, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:55; UTM 21–0)
(5:44) TNST – CJ Evans 98 yard kickoff return, James Lowery kick (UTM 21–7)
(0:46) TNST – Bryant Williams 43 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 2:20; UTM 21–14)

Second quarter

(0:57) UTM – Kinkead Dent 3 yard run, Jaren Van Winkle kick (Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 5:23; UTM 28–14)

Third quarter

(1:09) TNST – Jalal Dean 2 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:00; UTM 28–21)

Fourth quarter

No scoring plays

More information Statistics, UTM ...

Statistics	UTM	TNST
First downs	22	25
Total yards	370	354
Rushing yards	104	42
Passing yards	266	312
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–27–1	33–54–2
Time of possession	30:35	29:25

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UT Martin	Passing	Kinkead Dent	18/27, 266 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Patrick Smith	16 carries, 73 yards
	Receiving	Tyler Dostin	4 receptions, 87 yards
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	33/53, 153 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Draylen Ellis	5 carries, 29 yards
	Receiving	Jalal Dean	11 receptions, 118 yards, 1 TD

at Western Illinois

Tennessee State Tigers (6–3) vs Western Illinois Leathernecks (3–6) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tigers	14	14	7	10	45
Leathernecks	0	13	0	7	20

at Hanson Field • Macomb, IL

Date: November 9, 2024
Game time: 1:00 p.m.
Game weather: Rain, 56 °F (13 °C)
Game attendance: 1,459
Referee: Michael Frain
TV announcers (ESPN+): Russ Eisenstein, Cannon Wynkoop, Caden Kratz

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Game information
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More information Statistics, TNST ...

Statistics	TNST	WIU
First downs	23	27
Total yards	376	432
Rushing yards	188	148
Passing yards	188	284
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	12–19–1	27–50–1
Time of possession	27:02	27:16

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	12/19, 188 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Tevin Carter	8 carries, 51 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Bryant Williams	3 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD
Western Illinois	Passing	Nathan Lamb	24/45, 266 yds, 1 TD
	Rushing	Nathan Lamb	13 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Demari Davis	2 receptions, 62 yards

at Gardner-Webb

Tennessee State Tigers (7–3) vs Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (4–6) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tigers	13	0	0	10	23
Runnin' Bulldogs	2	7	3	8	20

at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium •Boiling Springs, NC

Date: November 16, 2024
Game time: 3:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny, 60 °F (16 °C)
Game attendance: 3,763
Referee: Drew Myers
TV announcers (ESPN+): Justin Biegel, Jack DeLongchamps

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Game information
First quarter (10:34) TNST – CJ Evans 23 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:18; TNST 7–0) (2:50) TNST – Bryant Williams 17 yard pass from Draylen Ellis (Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 6:13; TNST 13–0) (2:50) GWEB – Miles Richardson return for defensive PAT (TNST 13–2) Second quarter (9:37) GWEB – Carson Gresock 5 yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards, 8:13; TNST 13–9) Third quarter (2:28) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 40 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:01; TNST 13–12) Fourth quarter (14:53) TNST – Jaden McGill 1 yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:27; TNST 20–12) (4:33) TNST – James Lowery 30 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:15; TNST 23–12) (1:41) GWEB – Edward Saydee 6 yard run, Tyler Ridell pass to Camden Overton for two-point conversion (Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 1:09; TNST 23–20)

Game information

First quarter

(10:34) TNST – CJ Evans 23 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:18; TNST 7–0)
(2:50) TNST – Bryant Williams 17 yard pass from Draylen Ellis (Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 6:13; TNST 13–0)
(2:50) GWEB – Miles Richardson return for defensive PAT (TNST 13–2)

Second quarter

(9:37) GWEB – Carson Gresock 5 yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards, 8:13; TNST 13–9)

Third quarter

(2:28) GWEB – Jay Billingsley 40 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:01; TNST 13–12)

Fourth quarter

(14:53) TNST – Jaden McGill 1 yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:27; TNST 20–12)
(4:33) TNST – James Lowery 30 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:15; TNST 23–12)
(1:41) GWEB – Edward Saydee 6 yard run, Tyler Ridell pass to Camden Overton for two-point conversion (Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 1:09; TNST 23–20)

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Statistics	TNST	GWEB
First downs	19	18
Total yards	363	333
Rushing yards	143	126
Passing yards	220	207
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–31–0	19–43–1
Time of possession	32:19	27:41

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	18/28, 220 yds, 2 TD
	Rushing	Jaden McGill	15 carries, 100 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Karate Brenson	8 receptions, 82 yards
Gardner–Webb	Passing	Tyler Ridell	19/43, 207 yds, 1 INT
	Rushing	Edward Saydee	18 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Camden Overton	7 receptions, 74 yards

vs No. 12 Southeast Missouri State

No. 12 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (9–2) at Tennessee State Tigers (8–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 12 Redhawks	0	14	0	7	21
Tigers	21	0	0	7	28

at Nissan Stadium • Nashville, TN

Date: November 23, 2024
Game time: 3:30 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny, 53 °F (12 °C)
Game attendance: 1,536
Referee: Brad Carrell
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan Laing, Chris Sanders

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Game information

First quarter

(9:34) TNST – Jalal Dean 7 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 5:17; TNST 7–0)
(7:08) TNST – Keandre Booker fumble return, James Lowery kick (TNST 14–0)
(2:35) TNST – CJ Evans 56 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:36; TNST 21–0)

Second quarter

(7:56) SEMO – Dorian Anderson 31 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:48; TNST 21–7)
(0:52) SEMO – Payton Brown 13 yard pass from Paxton DeLaurent, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 4:38; TNST 21–14)

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

(14:45) TNST – Draylen Ellis 42 yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:06; TNST 28–14)
(6:56) SEMO – Payton Brown 1 yard run, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 2:00; TNST 28–21)

More information Statistics, SEMO ...

Statistics	SEMO	TNST
First downs	18	19
Total yards	308	347
Rushing yards	75	115
Passing yards	233	232
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	27–47–0	20–32–0
Time of possession	28:17	31:43

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Southeast Missouri State	Passing	Paxton DeLaurent	27/46, 233 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Payton Brown	10 carries, 45 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Tristan Smith	8 receptions, 70 yards
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	20/31, 232 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Jaden McGill	18 carries, 73 yards
	Receiving	CJ Evans	6 receptions, 107 yards, 1 TD

at No. 13 Montana (NCAA Division I Playoff–First Round)

NCAA Division I Playoff–First Round – No. 21 Tennessee State Tigers (9–3) at No. 13 Montana Grizzlies (8–4) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 21 Tigers	3	0	10	14	27
No. 13 Grizzlies	3	13	11	14	41

at Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, MT

Date: Saturday November 30, 2024
Game time: 9:15 p.m.
Game weather: Clear, 32 °F (0 °C)
Game attendance: 12,479
Referee: David Hergert
TV announcers (ESPN+): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (analyst)

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Game information

First quarter

(9:34) MONT – Ty Morrison 39 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 1:49; MONT 3–0)
(0:03) TNST – James Lowery 37 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 4:44; TIED 3–3)

Second quarter

(4:35) MONT – Eli Gillman 7 yard run, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:23; MONT 10–3)
(0:10) MONT – Ty Morrison 31 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:34; MONT 13–3)
(0:00) MONT – Ty Morrison 50 yard field goal (Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:07; MONT 16–3)

Third quarter

(6:44) TNST – James Lowery 26 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:29; MONT 16–6)
(3:08) MONT – Ty Morrison 30 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 3:30; MONT 19–6)
(1:28) MONT – Junior Bergen 52 yard punt return, Logan Fife run for two-point conversion (MONT 27–6)
(1:02) TNST – Karate Brenson 3 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, 0:13; MONT 27–13)

Fourth quarter

(14:41) TNST – Draylen Ellis 11 yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, 0:06; MONT 27–20)
(6:21) MONT – Junior Bergen 54 yard punt return, Ty Morrison kick (MONT 34–20)
(3:03) TNST – Karate Brenson 15 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:11; MONT 34–27)
(1:58) MONT – Eli Gillman 59 yard run, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 2 plays, 64 yards, 0:55; MONT 41–27)

More information Statistics, TNST ...

Statistics	TNST	MONT
First downs	18	19
Total yards	310	369
Rushing yards	14	254
Passing yards	296	115
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	29–39–1	12–23–0
Time of possession	29:48	30:12

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee State	Passing	Draylen Ellis	29/39, 296 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	CJ Evans	6 carries, 26 yards
	Receiving	Karate Brenson	11 receptions, 122 yards, 2 TD
Montana	Passing	Logan Fife	11/22, 97 yards
	Rushing	Eli Gillman	20 carries, 136 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Sawyer Racanelli	2 receptions, 35 yards

2024 Tennessee State Tigers football team

Preseason

Preseason poll

Transfers

Outgoing

Incoming

Schedule

Game summaries

vs Mississippi Valley State

at No. 2 North Dakota State

vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff

at Tennessee Tech

vs Charleston Southern

at Lindenwood

vs Eastern Illinois

at Howard

vs UT Martin

at Western Illinois

at Gardner-Webb

vs No. 12 Southeast Missouri State

at No. 13 Montana (NCAA Division I Playoff–First Round)

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