Eddie George
Tennessee State escapes Texas A&M-Commerce with a 22-14 win

Nov. 19, 2022 08:25 PM EST
COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Darius Harper picked off a pass on the first play from scrimmage and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown, then stripped receiver Andrew...

Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....

FILE - Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass in the first half of Jackson State's spring football game April 24, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Hunter was likely the most talked about recruit in the 2022 class, if not before signing day, certainly after when he opted to play at Jackson State. The two-way player from Suwanee, Ga., became the first five-star recruit to sign with an FCS school since the ratings system was developed, and the first to sign with a program in the Historically Black College and University ranks. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Sanders, SWAC's Jackson State aiming for better finish

By John Zenor Aug. 22, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

Notre Dame makes historic football game vs Tennessee State

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame will make history in its 2023 home opener by hosting Tennessee State on Sept. 2, marking the first time the Fighting Irish have...

TSU: Jackson State withdraws from Southern Heritage Classic

Feb. 02, 2022 06:59 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State's president says Jackson State's decision to withdraw from the Southern Heritage Classic with three years left on the current...

Alabama State running back Ezra Gray stretches out before doing a broad jump at the NFL HBCU Combine at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. Nearly a year after no HBCU players were selected in the NFL Draft, Gray and other products of of historically black colleges and universities have somethig to prove. (Dan Anderson/AP Images for NFL)
HBCU players hoping combine, Legacy Bowl boost NFL chances

By John Zenor Feb. 01, 2022 02:06 PM EST

FILE - St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, right, meet on the field during practice before an NFL football game Nov. 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. Fisher is to coach the American squad in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all-star game against close friend Lewis who is to coach the National squad at the Rose Bowl, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Jeff Fisher happy to be back on sidelines at Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 28, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Jackson State running back Peytton Pickett (22) follows his blockers as he runs upfield past Prairie View defensive end Kevin Victorian (11) during the second half of the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 27-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
'Coach Prime' leads Jackson State to SWAC championship

By Anthony Mcdougle Dec. 04, 2021 09:17 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee State head coach Eddie George gestures as his team takes the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Deion Sanders has been all over national TV, putting Jackson State in the spotlight every time his insurance commercials air. Hiring Eddie George has had a similar effect at Tennessee State. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Schools reap benefits of hiring Coach Prime, Eddie George

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 25, 2021 02:05 AM EST

FILE - Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders points during an NCAA football game against Louisiana Monroe on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Monroe, La. Deion Sanders has been all over national TV, putting Jackson State in the spotlight every time his insurance commercials air. Hiring Eddie George has had a similar effect at Tennessee State. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Jackson State at Louisiana-Monroe 9/18/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 12:33 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tennessee State at Mississippi State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) recovers a fumble by Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State looks to keep rolling vs Tennessee State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 01:35 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
Nov. 9 1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...

Tennessee St tops TTU, giving Eddie George back-to-back wins

Oct. 16, 2021 08:56 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dayron Johnson scored on a 13-yard catch in overtime, Cory Rahman intercepted Willie Miller in the end zone on fourth down and...