TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY 2018 Tiger Football Game Notes

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1 TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY 2018 Tiger Football Game Notes Football Contact: Jose F. Garcia Notes * This is the 21st meeting between Tennessee State and Austin Peay * Tennessee State leads the series 13-7 * Austin Peay scored late in 2017 to claim a win in Nashville * The series is tied 5-5 in Clarksville * Tennessee State is 8-2 versus the Governors in Nashville * 2018 Sgt. York Standings: Austin Peay 0-0, UT Martin 0-0, Tennessee State 0-0, Tennessee Tech 0-0 * Rod Reed is 5-3 versus the Governors and 2-1 in Clarksville Last Meeting * Tennessee State fell at the hands of Austin Peay, 21-17, at the 2017 Homecoming. * TSU overcame a 14-3 second-half deficit, taking a lead on a 66-yard DeVon Johnson touchdown catch with 10:18 left in the fourth. * The Governors responded with a touchdown run with 1:26 left for a lead and held the Tigers on their final drive. * Senior linebacker Chris Collins tallied 12 tackles to pace the TSU defense, while senior cornerback Terrell Bonds added his second interception of the season for the Tigers. * Quarterback Michael Hughes finished 10-of-19 for 148 yards and a touchdown pass to Johnson. * Long snapper Thomas Newberg also caught a touchdown pass from wide receiver Patrick Smith on a trick play in the third quarter. Head Coach Rod Reed * Coach Reed is in his ninth season at the helm of the Tigers and holds a record * Only two coaches have produced more wins at TSU * John Merritt claimed 174 victories in his 20 years ( ) for a.806 winning percentage ( ), while Harry Kean spent 10 years in charge of TSU from and compiled a record (.838) * TSU is 8-1 in season openers under Rod Reed, including a win at FBS opponent Georgia State in 2017 * The lone opening day loss came at the hands of Bethune-Cookman, 12-9, at the John Merritt Classic in 2013 Tennessee State * The Tigers fell short at SEC foe Vanderbilt, * TSU led by three at halftime before falling behind heading into the final stanza. * Demry Croft tossed the last of his three touchdown passes to Andrew Knox to help TSU regain the lead. * After the Commodores answered the Tigers drove down the field in the waning moments, before the Tigers stalled on the opponent s 15 yard line. * Croft finished the game 22-of-31 for 269 yards and rushed for a team-best 41 yards. * The junior transfer currently ranks seventh nationally in passing efficiency (172.7), 13th in completion percentage (67.7%) and 16th in passing yards/completion (14.55). * Treon Harris recorded his first 100-yard game as a receiver, with eight catches for 109 yards and a score. * Steven Newbold notched his first touchdown of 2018 on a five-yarder to open the scoring. * TSU ranks 11th nationally in passing offense (480.7 yards/game) and has only one interception. * Dajour Nesbeth had 10 tackles and returned an interception 65 yards to setup the first score of the game. * Nesbeth ranks third nationally in passes defended (2.3/game) and seventh in interceptions (0.7/game) Tennessee State Schedule #BigBlueRising Tennessee State Tigers Game 6 at Austin Peay Game Day Information Date: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. CT Where: Clarksville, Tenn. Stadium: Fortera Stadium (7,000) Forecast: Mostly Clear, 87 - Slight Chance of Showers Television: ESPN3. Bob Belvin will serve as play-by-play along with Kevin Ingram who will provide analysis. Radio: FM will carry the game live with Greg Pogue (play-by-play), Albert Dawson (analyst), Craig Ladd (Scoreboard) and Gary Dawson (sideline). Pregame will begin at 5:30 p.m. CT Live Stats: vucommodores.com Series Information: This is the 21st meeting with the Tigers leading the series, The teams first met in 1988, a victory for the squad from Clarksville. TSU earned its first win in the series a year later, The Govs snapped the Tigers five game win streak in the series in 2017 with a win at Nissan Stadium. The prior 11 meetings had run in streaks for the teams. TSU won a trio of games from , only to see the Governors reel off three of their own from The Tigers then went on a five game streak, including a last second win in Clarksville in Last 10 Results: Austin Peay 21, Tennessee State Tennessee State 41, Austin Peay Tennessee State 20, Austin Peay Tennessee State 31, Austin Peay Tennessee State 31, Austin Peay Tennessee State 34, Austin Peay Austin Peay 37, Tennessee State Austin Peay 26, Tennessee State Austin Peay 24, Tennessee State Tennessee State 37, Austin Peay 34 Date Opponent Result/Time TV Series Notes Sept. 1 ^ Bethune-Cookman (John Merritt Classic) W, 34-3 ESPN+ TSU Leads 9-2 Chris Rowland totaled 226 all purpose yards, setting career highs in receptions (7) and receiving yards (154) Sept. 8 $ Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic) CANCELLED Fox Sports South TSU Leads After a four hour delay, game was cancelled due to inclement weather Sept. 15 Hampton CANCELLED ESPN+ TSU Leads 2-0 Cancelled due to the effects of Hurricane Florence Sept. 22 *Eastern Illinois W, ESPN+ EIU Leads 14-8 The Tigers erased a 24-3 deficit; four seperate players recorded TDs, Antonio Zita made three FGs and Justin Culpepper blocked game winning FG attempt Sept. 29 Vanderbilt L, ESPN Alternate Vandy Leads 3-0 Demry Croft completed 22-of-31 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 41 yards on nine carries Oct. 6 * Austin Peay 6:00 p.m. ESPN3 TSU Leads 13-7 DeVon Johnson caught a 66-yard touchdown pass from Michael Hughes; Thomas Newberg caught a scoring pass from Patrick Smith Oct. 13 * Murray State 1:00 p.m. ESPN+ MSU Leads Ronald Butler totaled 438 yards (329 pass, 109 rush), three touchdowns and a two-point conversion Oct. 20 ^ *Tennessee Tech (Homecoming) 4:30 p.m. ESPN+ TSU leads Michael Hughes threw for 331 yards; Patrick Smith caught seven passes for 152 yards and three touchdowns Nov. 3 *Southeast Missouri 1:00 p.m. ESPN+ TSU Leads Steven Newbold caught five passes for 153 yards; Lane Clark made three field goals including a 44-yard game winner Nov. 10 % *Jacksonville State 2:00 p.m. ESPN+ JSU Leads 10-2 Chris Rowland caught his first career touchdown on a 27 yard pass from Micheal Hughes Sept. 17 % *UT Martin (Senior Day) 2:00 p.m. ESPN+ TSU Leads The Tigers fell behind 24-0 early in the first quarter; DeVon Johnson returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown Bold - Home Games ^ - Played at Nissan Stadium % - Played at Hale Stadium $ - Played at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. All Times CST * - Ohio Valley Conference Games Head Coach Rod Reed Record (Season) (9th Yr) Record at TSU Same Record vs. APSU 5-3 Off. Coord. Jeff Parker (3rd) Off. Style Spread/Pro Style Def. Coord. Garry Fisher (2nd) Def. Style 4-3 Rankings (STATS/Coaches) RV/RV (2-1, 1-0) 2017: 6-5 (2-4 OVC) (2-3, 0-2) 2017: 8-4 (7-1 OVC) Austin Peay Head Coach Governors Will Healy Record (Season) (3rd Yr) Record at APSU Same Record vs. TSU 1-1 Off. Coord. Joshua Eargle (3rd) Off. Style Multiple Def. Coord. Brandon Cooper (3rd) Def. Style Nickle/4-2-5 Rankings (STATS/Coaches) --/--

2 Game Notes tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) GENERAL INFORMATION Name of School...Tennessee State University City/Zip... Nashville, Tenn Founded Enrollment...9,165 Nickname... Tigers School Colors... Reflex Blue and White Affiliation...NCAA Division I Conference... Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Stadium... LP Field (69,143) Surface... Tifsport Bermuda Sod Stadium...W.J. Hale Stadium (15,000) Surface... Bermuda Sod President...Dr. Glenda Glover Director of Athletics... Teresa Phillips Athletics Department Phone...(615) Ticket Manger... Zellina Anderson Ticket Office Phone...(615) Web Site...TSUTigers.com University Web Site... TNState.edu COACHING STAFF Head Coach...Rod Reed Alma Mater, Year...Tennessee State, 1988 TSU Record (Years) , OVC (9th year) Career Record...Same Offensive Coordinator/QBs... Jeff Parker Defensive Coordinator/Safties...Garry Fisher Offensive Line Coach...Russ Ehrenfeld Running Back Coach... Kevin Mashack Wide Receiver Coach... Chris Chestnut Tight Ends Coach...Antonio Bradford Defensive Line...Nick Davison Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers/Special Teams Coordiantor... Gerald Chatman Corners Coach... Ahmaad Smith Director of Operations... Jerad Coulter Director of Strength & Conditioning...Tersoo Uhaa Equipmet Manager...Eddie Hardin Athletic Trainer...Trevor Searcy TSU FOOTBALL HISTORY First Season All-Time Record First Year in OVC Record in the OVC OVC Championships (Last)... 2 (1999) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last)... 5 (2013) HBCU National Championships (Last) (2013) Cumulative All-Americans TEAM INFORMATION 2017 Overall Record Home: Away: Neutral: OVC Record (Finish) (6th) Home: Away: Neutral:...N/A Offensive Formation... Spread/Pro Style Defensive Formation Offensive Starters Returning/Lost... 8/3 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost... 4/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost... 39/28 Newcomers FACEBOOK /TSUTigers SNAPCHAT TSU_Tigers YOUTUBE /TNStateTigers About Austin Peay * Austin Peay is 0-2 in OVC play after dropping a decision at Jacksonville State. * The Govs scored the first nine points of the game and were within one score at the end of the third quarter. * Jeremiah Oatsvall threw a career-high four touchdown passes and accounted for 294 yards of total offense (245 passing, 49 rushing) in the contest. * Kentel Williams added 54 yards on the ground, as APSU finished with 143 yards rushing. * The Governors rank 15th nationally in rushing offense (241.8 yards/game). * DJ Montgomery caught a pair of touchdown passes, giving him three on the season. * Malik Davis picked off a pass and added eight solo tackles for the game. * Austin Peay has recorded an interception in four-straight games. Gunnar Scholato leads the team with 43 tackles. * Punter Devin Stuart, ranks first in the OVC in punting average (42.7). Dual Quarterback * Micheal Hughes started the last six games of the 2017 season for the Tigers. * Demry Croft, a junior transfer from Minnesota, started the final six games for the Gophers a season ago. * For the first time this season the Tigers went with one quarterback during a game, as Croft took every snap. * Croft excelled versus the Commodores throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns while completing 22-of-31 pass attempts. * Croft was called upon to start at Eastern Illinois. * The Rockford, Ill. native went 14-of-20 for 217 yards, two touchdoand and an interception. * Croft added 56 yards on eight carries. * Michael Hughes completed 13-of-21 for 114 yards at EIU. * The duo produced a second 300-plus performance combining for 331 yards and finishing 27-of-41. * Croft earned the start and worked eight drives against B-CU. * Hughes led five drives, producing touchdowns on his first three. * Hughes finished the first half 10-of-11 for 163 yards and a touchdown; also rushed for a score. * In the second half, Croft went 6-of-7 for 129 yards. * Hughes finished 11-of-18 for 170 yards and a score, while Croft ended the game 8-of-14 for 154 yards. * Combined, the duo completed 19-of-32 for 324 yards. Standing Alone * Micheal Hughes and Demry Croft battle for ownership of the quaterback spot. * Croft has received the starting nod in each of the first three games in hopes to become the first quarterback at TSU to start every game in a season since * Current assistant coach Shannon Harris was the last signal caller to start every contest in a single season. * Michael German started 10 of 11 games in 2012, while Antonio Heffner started 11 of 12 games in Tennessee State Rushing Att. Yd. Avg. TD Te'kendrick Roberson Passing Comp. Att. Yd. TD Demry Croft Receiving Rec. Yd. Avg. TD Treon Harris Chris Rowland Punt Returns Att. Yd. Avg. LG Chris Rowland Kick Returns Att. Yd. Avg. LG Major Bellamy Steven Newbold Tackles UT-AT TT TFL SK Dajour Nesbeth Tennessee State University Football Top Players * Since Harris in 2001, three quarterbacks have seen action in every game in their respected seasons. * Ronald Butler played in every game in 2013 and * German accomplished the feat in 2012, entering the game versus Austin Peay after not getting the starting nod. * Richard Hartman was the first after Harris, playing in all games in 2005, starting nine of 11. Breaking the Trend * In 2017, Tennessee State won every game where they scored first and lost each game their opponents opened the scoring. * TSU scored first and won in the opener against Bedthune-Cookman but lost at Vanderbilt despite scoring first. * TSU had won seven consecutive games when scoring first. * The Tigers snapped the trend of opponents winning, when taking an early lead, at Eastern Illinois with a win, after trailing * The last time TSU won a contest when the opponents scored first was Nov. 19, 2016, at Southeast Missouri. Treon Versus Vandy * Treon Harris continued his strong play against Vanderbilt as he pulled in eight passes for 109 yards and scored a touchdown. * While at Florida, Harris led his squad as quarterback to two wins over the Commodores. * In his first trip to Vanderbilt, Harris threw for 215 yards and rushed for 49 yards along with two touchdowns in a win as a freshman. * In 2015, the now wide receiver totaled 158 yards through the air and another 34 on the ground in the Gators 9-7 win in the Swamp. On A Rowland * Chris Rowland is off to a fast start, hauling in 15 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown. * Rowland is one reception short of his freshman total and two under his sophomore total. * The junior has already matched his season high of 236 yards, which was set during his freshman campaign. * Rowland was able to catch a touchdown pass at Eastern Illinois before exiting the contest in the third quarter. * The injury kep Rowland out of the matchup at Vanderbilt. * The wideouts only other score came in the final game of the 2017 season at Jacksonville State. Chris Rowland YEAR REC. YDS TD TOTAL Back-to-Back 500 * Vanderbilt held TSU to 373 yards of total offense, marking the first time the Big Blue did not reach 500 yards in * The Tigers posted two consecutive games with 500-plus yards of offense to start the season. Austin Peay Rushing Att. Yd. Avg. TD Kentel Williams Passing Comp. Att. Yd. TD Jeremiah Oatsvall JaVaughn Craig Receiving Rec. Yd. Avg. TD DJ Montgomery Punt Returns Att. Yd. Avg. LG DeAngelo Wilson Kick Returns Att. Yd. Avg. LG Kemtel Williams Tackles UT-AT TT TFL SK Gunnar Scholato

3 Game Notes tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Rod Reed s Record Breakdown * It marks the first time the Big Blue went back-to-back weeks of over 500 yards since the final two games in * TSU totaled 525 yards against Bethune-Cookman and put up 544 yards at Eastern Illinois after a two week break. * The Tigers rank second in the Ohio Valley Conference and 12th in the nation in total offense, averaging yards per game. A Hiccup to a Perfect Start * Antonio Zita started the season a perfect 5-for-5 on field goal attempts and 6-for-6 in extra points. * The freshman had his streak come to an end as he missed a field goal attempt from 46 yards at Vanderbilt and missed one of his four extra point attempts. * Zita was one of 16 kickers who was perfect on the season and one of two in the Ohio Valley Conference heading into week five. * The freshman scored 10 points in his first outing and 11 in his follow up performance. * The 11 points at Eastern Illinois tied Zita for seventh best in a single for a kicker at Tennessee State. Last Line of Defense * LaQuarius Cook has finished second on the team in tackles each of his first three seasons. * At Vanderbilt, Cook was second on the team with eight tackles. * The Birmingham, Ala. native now has 203 tackles, seven shy of reaching the TSU career Top 10 list. * Earlier this season, Cook finished with four stops at Eastern Illinois. * The safety made six stops in the opener versus Bethune-Cookman, second to Dajour Nesbeth and Blair Edwards, each with seven. * Cook posted 58 stops as a freshman, 66 as a sophomore and 61 during his junior season. * The senior finished second only to departed linebacker Chris Collins, who topped the Tiger defense over the last three years. The FBS Challenge * TSU was the first of nine FCS teams to defeat an FBS team in 2017 with a win at Georgia State on Aug. 31 in Atlanta. * The Tigers came up just short at Vanderbilt in securing their second win over an FBS in as many years, falling * In week one of the 2018 season, five FCS teams picked up wins over FBS programs. * In week two, Maine defeated Western Kentucky to bring the FCS win total to six. * Last years victory was the first win over an FBS opponent for the Tigers since the change from NCAA I-A in * Since that time period, TSU is 1-3 with two losses to Vanderbilt (2006, 2016) and one to Air Force (2011) * TSU defeated I-A Louisville in 1981 (42-30) and 1984 (24-15) * Tennessee State was an NCAA DI-A Independent program from , before moving to I-AA Tennessee State Opp ,442 1, Team Comparison CATEGORY First Downs 1st By Rushing 1st By Passing 1st By Penalty Penalty Yards Fumbles-Lost Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Yards Per Rush Rushing Yards Per Game Rushing TDs Pass Comp.-Att.-Int Passing Yards Passing Yards Per Game Passing TDs Total Offensive Plays Total Offense Total Offense Per Game Total Points Points Per Game * TSU will square off against Middle Tennessee in * It will be the first time the Big Blue faces the Blue Raiders since Camp II * The Tigers entered the contest at Eastern Illinois playing just one of their three scheduled games. * Prior to the opening season game with Bethune-Cookman, TSU held 24 practices during camp. * The Big Blue has treated the off weeks like a secondary camp and held 16 practices before taking the field at EIU. * Coach Reed held a mock scrimmage the Saturday before the John Merritt Classic to prepare the team with a game day structure. * The ninth year head coach duplicated his end of camp tradition on the Saturday prior to the game with the Panthers with a mock scrimmage in preparation for the contest. Tennessee State Air Defense Unit * The defensive backfield returns as arguably one of the biggest strengths for the Tigers in * The unit was the backbone to the seventh ranked defense in the country a season ago and ranked second in pass defense. * The Tigers allowed just yards per game trough the air. * TSU surrendered 178 yards through the air against Bethune- Cookman, but has been touched for 393 yards at Eastern Illinois and 297 at Vanderbilt. * LaQuarius Cook is in his final season in blue as a three-year starter and one of the top tacklers over the past three seasons. * Cook recorded the first turnover for the Tigers in 2018 with a first quarter interception. * Vincent Sellers finished 15th in the STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award for the top freshman player in the nation and was a HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America Team Honorable Mention member. * Sellers earned a spot on the All-OVC Second Team and the OVC All-Newcomer squad after posting 49 tackles, 36 solo, 2.0 for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups, a safety and a blocked punt. * Junior cornerback Dajour Nesbeth earned a spot on the 2018 Preseason Ohio Valley Conference Team after posting two interceptions, nine breakups and 11 pass deflections. * Nesbeth registered his first career pick-six in the fourth quarter of the 2018 opener against Bethune-Cookman and intercepted a pass in the end zone and returned it 65 yards at Vanderbilt. * Neiman Armstrong and Nick Harper, Jr. will battle to replace Terrell Bonds, who ended his TSU career with 10 interceptions. * Armstrong collected 18 tackles, a sack, two breakups and two pass deflections in * Harper sat out last season due to NCAA transfer rules, after spending his freshman season at Missouri State * Harper led the Tigers with five solo tackles in the 2018 John Merritt Classic against Bethune-Cookman. Austin Peay #BigBlueRising Opp , ,056 1, Current Streak Lost 1 Current Home Streak Won 3 Current Road Streak Lost Total Overall at Home On the Road Neutral Site Playoff Games Overtime Games Ranked Opponents In August In September In October In November In December Outrushing Opponent When Rushing When Rushing Outrushed by Opponent When allowing Outpassing Opponent When Passing When Passing Outpassed by Opponent When Allowing When Allowing Outgaining Opponent When Having Yards When Having 500+ Yards Outgained by Opponent Allowing Yards Allowing Less Turnovers More Turnovers Even Turnovers Scoring First Opponent Scores First Leading After 1st Trailing After 1st Tied After 1st Leading at Half Trailing at Half Tied at Half Leading After 3rd Trailing After 3rd Tied After 3rd Scoring Scoring Scoring Scoring Scoring Opponent Scores Opponent Scores Opponent Scores Opponent Scores Opponent Scores Individual 100-yard Rusher With two 100-yard Rushers Opponent 100-yard Rusher Opponent two 100-yard Rushers

4 Game Notes tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) 300-Yard Games - Passing Big Play Tigers 100-Yard Games - Receiving 154, Chris Rowland vs. Bethune-Cookman 109, Treon Harris at Vanderbilt 100-Yard Games - Rushing Rushing Plays of Rushing Plays of Yards Rushing Plays of Yards 30, Shawn McColley vs. Bethune-Cookman Rushing Plays of Yards 26, Te'kendrick Roberson vs. Bethune-Cookman 23, Te'kendrick Roberson at Eastern Illinois Receiving Plays over 50 Yards Receiving Plays of Yards 49, (TD) DeVon Johnson from Demry Croft at Eastern Illinois Receiving Plays of Yards 36, Chris Rowland from Demry Croft vs. Bethune-Cookman 35, Chris Rowland from Demry Croft vs. Bethune-Cookman 31, (TD) Treon Harris from Demry Croft at Vanderbilt 31, Treon Harris from Demry Croft vs. Bethune-Cookman 30, (TD) Treon Harris from Demry Croft at Eastern Illinois Receiving Plays of Yards 29, Chris Rowland from Micheal Hughes vs. Bethune-Cookman 25, Chris Rowland from Micheal Hughes vs. Bethune-Cookman 24, DeVon Johnson from Demry Croft at Vanderbilt 22, Treon Harris from Micheal Hughes vs. Bethune-Cookman 21, Chris Rowland from Micheal Hughes at Eastern Illinois 21, Kyle Oliver from Demry Croft vs. Bethune-Cookman 20, DeVon Johnson from Demry Croft at Vanderbilt 20, Steven Newbold from Demry Croft at Vanderbilt 20, Treon Harris from Demry Croft at Vanderbilt 20, (TD) DeVon Johnson from Micheal Hughes vs. Bethune-Cookman Great to be 50 * Rod Reed earned his 50th victory as a head coach as the Tigers defeated B-CU, 34-3, in the John Merritt Classic. * The TSU grad wasted no time picking up win number 51, defeating Eastern Illinois in the next game played. * Reed joins John Merritt (174) and Henry Kean (93) in the 50- plus win club at TSU. * Only four coaches have won 40 or more games as the head coach of the Big Blue. * Coach Rod Reed passed Howard Gentry, Sr. (42) with a win on the final day of the season in 2016 at Southeast Missouri State. John Merritt Henry Kean Rod Reed 2010-Present Howard Gentry, Sr Road Warriors * After opening the season at Nissan Stadium in the John Merritt Classic, the Tigers were scheduled to hit the road for six consecutive games. * TSU traveled to Memphis for the Southern Heritage Classic before being cancelled. * The squad was ready to embark on their two longest trips of 2018 before Hurricane Florence forced the cancellation of the game at Hampton. * The Big Blue was set to total 1,946 miles with back-to-back games at Hampton (Va.) and Eastern Illinois (Charleston, Ill.). * The Tigers are headed to the second of three short trips, traveling to Clarksville, Tenn. to face Austin Peay (49 miles). * Tennessee State made the short jaunt to Vanderbilt (three miles) last week and will travel to Murray State (122 miles) in week seven, totaling 352 miles roundtrip for the three weeks. * TSU returns to Nashville on Oct. 20 for the first of three home games to close out the season, as they host Tennessee Tech at Nissan Stadium for Homecoming. * Before the final two games of 2018, both at Hale Stadium, TSU travels to Cape Giradeau, Mo. on Nov. 3 to face Southeast Missouri. * The Tigers will face Jacksonville State on Nov. 10 and UT Martin on Nov. 17. Tennessee State University Football Valued Experience * With the departure of seven starters on defense and three on offense, Head Coach Rod Reed stacked his 2018 squad with 15 transfers. * Coach Reed added to the depth of his offense with quarterbacks Demry Croft (Minnesota), Cameron Rosendahl (Georgia Military College) and Kalen Whitlow (Mississippi Gulf Coast). * Whitlow has since moved to wide receiver along with newcomers Major Bellamy, Jr. (Georgia Military College) and Malik Abdul-Haqq (Fullerton College). * The Tigers return four starters on the line, but that did not stop Reed from building depth with Jamal Covington (Georgia Military College), Raekwon Allen (Georgia Military College) and Demetrius Cooley (Eastern Arizona CC). * The running back position got even deeper with Te'kendrick Roberson (Ellsworth CC) and DeMarco Corbin (Pima CC). * Defensively, the Tigers added linebackers Mekhi Brown (Alabama) and Christion Abercrombie (Illinois), as well as defensive back John Robinson IV (UConn). * Up front, the Big Blue welcomed the additions of Landon Brazile (Cincinnati) and Jeremiah Caine (Coahoma CC) Notable Transfer Contribution * Demry Croft earned starts in the first three games and is 44- of-65 for 640 yards with three touchdowns, while adding 111 yards on the ground; which is second on the team in rushing. * Te'kendrick Roberson leads the Tigers with 162 yards rushing on 38 touches, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. * DeMarco Corbin has three touchdowns and 73 yards on 20 carries. * Major Bellamy, Jr. has caught two pass for 11 yards and has totaled 104 yards as both a punt and kickoff returner. * Malik Abdul-Haqq has seen time on special teams. * Raekwon Allen has three starts at right guard. * Demetrius Cooley played, mainly on special teams. * Mekhi Brown registered a key strip-sack at Eastern Illinois; the forced fumble was recovered and led to the first touchdown in the comeback win; registered a career high six tackles at Vanderbilt. * John Robinson IV has six tackles from work on special teams and at safety. * Landon Brazile has made three tackles and notched his first sack against Bethune-Cookman. TSU In the Ohio Valley Conference and NCAA Rankings Stat OVC NCAA 3rd Down Conversions Pct rd Down Conversions Pct. Defense th Down Conversion th Down Conversion Pct. Defense (4) Blocked Kicks Blocked Kicks Allowed 0 1 (5) 1 (54) Blocked Punts Allowed 0 1 (9) 1 (93) Completion Percentage First Downs Defense Fumble Lost Kickoff Return Defense Kickoff Returns Passes Had Intercepted Passes Intercepted Passing Offense Passing Yards Per Completion Punt Returns Red Zone Defense Red Zone Offense Rushing Defense Rushing Offense Scoring Defense Scoring Offense Tackles for Loss Allowed Team Passing Efficiency Team Sacks Team Tackles for Loss Time of Possession 33: Total Offense Turnover Margin Turnovers Lost Winning Percentage

5 Game Notes tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) * Jeremiah Caine has seven tackles, a sack and recorded a quarterback hurry. * Christion Abercrombie, at middle linebacker, made 18 tackles, nine solo, 1.5 sacks and one quarterback hurry, before suffering a season ending injury at Vanderbilt. Getting the Start * Ten newcomers have earned starts for the Big Blue this season. * Quarterback Demry Croft, right guard Raekwon Allen, defensive end Mekhi Brown, linebacker Christion Abercrombie, and running back Te'kendrick Roberson have posted starts in both games in * Freshman Terry Straughter is line for his first start at Austin Peay in place of Abercrombie. * Center Anthony Geter and cornerback Nick Harper Jr. both started against Bethune-Cookman * Kicker Antonio Zita and Punter Kaleb Mosley also received the nod at their respected positions. * In addition, 16 other newcomers have seen action for the first time in Blue. Youth Movement * In 2016, the Tigers saw 21 freshmen receive playing time, helping build a foundation for the program. * In 2018, 14 of the 21 are continuing to have a major impact, including Steven Newbold, Chris Rowland, Sabree Curtis, Jr., Earl Harrison, Andrew Knox, Justin Culpepper, Lachavious Simmons, Thomas Newberg, Jamahl Jelks, Dajour Nesbeth, Shakur Jackson, Dante Ferguson and Seth Rowland. * This year boasts 31 freshmen, 10 redshirt and 21 true freshmen. * The first year Tigers look to make an impact as eight true newcomers and three redshirts are on the initial two-deep. * Kickers Antonio Zita and Kaleb Mosley are the two lone first years to hold starting roles. * The duo have the task of replacing two-time All-American kicker Lane Clark and punter Austin Rowley who is in the TSU record book with the sixth most punts in a career. Impact Freshmen * The Tigers used 13 players that are true or redshirt freshmen. * After finishing the first two games unblemsihed, Antonio Zita is now 5-for-6 on field goals and 9-for-10 on extra points. * Kaleb Mosley has punted 14 times for 527 yards (37.6 yds/ punt) and 21 kickoffs, four for touchbacks. * Terry Straughter has played in all three contests this season and pulled down his first career interception in the contest at Vanderbilt. * Anthony Geter started at center for an offensive unit that totaled 525 yards against Bethune-Cookman. * Al-Malik Moore caught a 14 yard pass at Eastern Illinois. * Jahsun Bryant saw time on defense and special teams. * Kenyon Garlington played on special teams versus Bethune-Cookman. * Shawn McColley averaged 7.8 yards on five carries; busted a 30 yard run in the season opening win against Bethune-Cookman; has rushed for 64 yards on 11 carries in * Ray Coggins has three tackles from play on defense and special teams. * Dieuseul Stcyr played on special teams. * Jordan Bell saw time on special teams. * Josh Trueheart played on special teams. * Josh Green played in the John Merritt Classic. That '70 Show * The Tiger defense set a new school record by holding opponents to the fewest yards per completion since * The Big Blue allowed just 9.90 yards per reception, breaking the previous record of * The 2018 squad has given up 12.6 yards/completition through three games. * The 1970 defense boasted Tiger greats like Fred Herring, Bill West, Don Pixson, Clifford Brooks, Charles McTorrey, Rodger Sims, Waymond Bryant and Ed 'Too Tall' Jones. Various Opinions * Tennessee State was selected to finish sixth in the OVC by the coaches and sports information directors of the conference. * The media picked the Tigers to finish fourth. * Both polls had defending champions Jacksonville State in the top spot, followed by Austin Peay and UT Martin. * Eastern Illinois and Eastern Kentucky finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the OVC poll. * Lindy's Magazine and Street & Smith both picked TSU to place third behind JSU and APSU. Where they Stand * Offensive Coordinator Jeff Parker will head up to the booth for the 2018 campaign for the first time since midway through the 2015 season. * Defensive Coordinator Garry Fisher will remain on the sideline. * Tight ends and Tackles coach Antonio Bradford and offensive intern Adrian Sims will be in the booth with Parker. * Defensive line coach Nick Davison and cornerbacks coach Ahmaad Smith will man the booth for the defense. * Joining Head Coach Rod Reed on the sidelines will be offensive line coach Russ Ehrenfeld, running backs coach Kevin Mashack, wide receivers coach Chris Chestnut, defensive ends/outside linebackers coach Gerald Chatman and linebackers coach Rico Council. * Chatman also holds the position of Special Teams coordinator. * The Director of Strength and Conditioning, Tersoo Uhaa will be on the sideline and hold the role of "get back" coach. Field Goals Over 40 Yards Punts Over 50 Yards Big Play Tigers Punt Returns Over 20 Yards 42, Chris Rowland at Eastern Illinois 39, Chris Rowland vs. Bethune-Cookman Kickoff Returns Over 30 Yards 51, DeVon Johnson at Eastern Illinois 45, Major Bellamy at Vanderbilt 36, DeVon Johnson at Vanderbilt 34, Steven Newbold vs. Bethune-Cookman Interception Returns Over 20 Yards 65, Dajour Nesbeth at Vanderbilt 39, (TD) Dajour Nesbeth vs. Bethune-Cookman 10+ Tackle Games 10, Dajour Nesbeth at Vanderbilt TSU In the Ohio Valley Conference and NCAA Rankings Stat OVC NCAA Completition Percentage Demry Croft Field Goal Percentage Antonio Zita Field Goals Per Game Antonio Zita Forced Fumbles Mekhi Brown Fumbles Recovered Dante' Ferguson 1 1 (25) 32 Interceptions Per Game Dajour Nesbeth Kickoff Returns Major Bellamy Steven Newbold Passes Defended Dajour Nesbeth Passing Efficiency Demry Croft Passing Yards per Game Demry Croft Passing Yards per Completion Demry Croft Punt Returns Chris Rowland Receiving Yards Per Game Chris Rowland Treon Harris Receptions Per Game Chris Rowland Treon Harris Rushing TDs DeMarco Corbin Scoring Antonio Zita Solo Tackles Dajour Nesbeth Total Offense Demry Croft Yards Per Pass Attempt Demry Croft Yards Per Reception DeVon Johnson Future Schedules 2019 Aug. 31 Hampton (John Merritt Classic) Sept. 7 at Middle Tennessee Sept. 14 Jackson State (Southern Heritage Classic) Sept. 21 OPEN Sept. 28 at Eastern Kentucky Oct. 5 at Jacksonville State Oct. 12 Murray State Oct. 19 Austin Peay Oct. 26 OPEN Nov. 2 Southeast Missouri Nov. 9 Eastern Illinois Nov. 16 at UT Martin Nov. 23 at Tennessee Tech #BigBlueRising

6 Game Notes tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Three and Outs Forced TSU Defense Opp. Defense Bethune-Cookman 6 2 at Eastern Illinois 1 2 at Vanderbilt 1 2 at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin Totals 8 6 Active Players with 300/100 Yard Games Player Type # Steven Newbold Receiving 5 Earl Harrison Rushing 2 Micheal Hughes Passing 1 Chris Rowland Receiving 1 Treon Harris Receiving 1 Coin Tosses Bethune-Cookman Won Deferred at Eastern Illinois Won Deferred at Vanderbilt Won Received at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin Special Team Tackles Punt Kickoff Total Jordan Bell 2 2 Shakur Jackson 2 2 Ronnie Killings John Robinson 3 3 Ray Coggins 2 2 James Green 1 1 Desmond Johnson 1 1 Kaleb Mosley 1 1 Dajour Nesbeth 1 1 Vincent Sellers 1 1 Blair Edwards 1 1 Seth Rowland 1 1 Jahsun Bryant 1 1 Isaiah Owens 1 1 Turnovers Opponent Player Turnovers Results Bethune-Cookman LaQuarius Cook INT TD Bethune-Cookman Dajour Nesbeth INT Pick-6 Eastern Illinois Dante' Ferguson Fumble TD Vanderbilt Terry Straughter INT MFG Vanderbilt Dajour Nesbeth INT TD HBCU Hall of Fame Player of the Year Watch List * The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced junior wide receiver Steven Newbold to the 2018 Watch List for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award. * Newbold did not record a catch against Bethune-Cookman, but returned the opening kick-off of the second half 34 yards. * The junior wideout caught four passes for 43 yards at Eastern Illinois, while toatling 60 yards on three kickoff returns. * Newbold had his best game to date, catching five passes for 64 yards and a touchdown at Vanderbilt. * The Award is in its second year and is presented to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University. * Former North Carolina A&T and current Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen was the inaugural recipient of the Award in 2016 * Newbold is a part of a list of 52 players representing 25 different Historically Black Colleges and Universities. * The winner of the 2018 Player of the Year Award will be honored with the Deacon Jones Trophy during the Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Feb. 16, 2019 in Atlanta. * Four finalists will be unveiled on November 29. Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference * Three Tigers were named to the 2018 Preseason All-OVC squad. * Sophomore safety Vincent Sellers made the squad after being named to the 2017 All-OVC Second Team and the All-Newcomer squad. * Junior cornerback Dajour Nesbeth was selected for the first time. * Junior wide receiver Steven Newbold was also selected after being a member of the All-Newcomer team in * Sellers played in his first game of the season at Eastern Illinois, registering seven tackles, five solo, 0.5 for loss, one pass breakup and a pass defended. * Newbold has caught a pass in 23 of 25 games played; has caught nine passes for 107 yards and one touchdown, while averaging 23.5 yards/kickoff return. * Nesbeth leads the defense with 14 tackles, 11 solos, five passes defended, and four pass breakups; grabbed his first career pick-six against Bethune-Cookman. It's A Family Affair * This years squad boasts four sets of brothers and two sets of cousins. * Junior Jamal Jelks sports the most intersting set of lineage as he is cousins with three teammates. * Jelks is cousins with senior linebacker Blair Edwards, as well as with the Johnson brothers.; Edwards and the Johnson's are not related. * The Johnson's are a brother tandum from Huntsville, Ala. * DeVon is a senior wideout, while Desmond is a redshirt sophomore on the defensive unit. * Juniors Seth and Chris Rowland attended Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn. * Seth, who is a year older, attended a prep school before TSU. * Sophomore linebacker James Green welcomes his younger brother Josh, who is a freshman cornerback competing for playing time. * Redshirt freshman Adrian Sims enters his second season with the Tigers, while his older brother, Andre, joined the coaching staff as an offensive intern. In the Classroom * The Tigers saw 14 Tigers walk across the stage during the 2017 Fall and 2018 Spring Commencements. * Lane Clark, Christopher Collins, Erick Evans, Terence Harris II, Jason Morrow, Patrick Smith, Terrence Summers, Terrell Bond, Tyrell Doss, Lakhalon Holland, Joseph Johnson, Marvin Maddox, Jason Morrow and Dell Porter all earned their degrees. * Porter is continuing his eduacation as he competes in his final year of eligibility. * The football program had 30 athletes honored on Academic Night for their achievements in the classroom, maintaining a 3.0 grade point average or higher. * Lane Clark and Justin Brown were named to the President's List by accomplishing a 4.0. * Brown continued his perfection in the classroom in the spring and was honored with the Ohio Valley Conference Medal of Honor. * Nine Tigers earned a place on the OVC Commissioner s Honor Roll; Honorees posted a GPA of 3.25 or better for the academic year. * Returners Honored: Justin Brown, Timerik Cook, Dante Ferguson, Shakur Jackson, Desmond Johnson, Ian Martin, Dell Porter and Josh Trueheart. * Former Tigers Honored: Tyrell Doss Home Sweet Home * TSU is one of the few teams in the nation that splits games between two home sites. * The Tigers used on-campus Hale Stadium from before moving into Nissan Stadium in * TSU returned to Hale in 2012 and has gone 7-3 since then. In total, TSU is at home all-time. * The 34-3 win over Bethune-Cookman in the John Merritt Classic at Nissan Stadium gives the Big Blue a 1-0 start in * TSU will play one more game at Nissan before closing out the season with a pair of contests at Hale Stadium. * The Tigers finished 2-2 at home during the 2017 season (2-0 in "the Hole"; 0-2 at Nissan). Location Breakdown * The 2018 Tigers are represented by 11 states and two countries. * Of the 93 players on the squad, 38 hail from Tennessee, while 16 come from Georgia, 12 from Florida and 11 from Alabama. * Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas each have two native sons. * One Tiger calls Mississippi home, another is from New Jersey, while one comes from Washington and one member of the Big Blue is from Nigeria. Sgt. York Trophy Race * The Tigers begin their journey to regain the Sgt. York trophy on Saturday at Austin Peay and look to redeem themselves after dropping all three contests in * Austin Peay won the trophy in 2017 with a perfect 3-0 record. * In 2016, Tennessee State, UT Martin and Tennessee Tech shared the Sgt. York Trophy. * The three-way tie between TSU, TTU and UTM allowed the First Drives TSU TSU Opponent Opponent First Half Second Half First Half second Half BETHUNE-COOKMAN :17 Punt :07 FG 3-3 1:44 Punt :52 Downs at Eastern Illinois 3-5 1:32 Punt :30 TD :02 Punt :28 TD at Vanderbilt :24 Punt 5-8 1:42 Punt :19 INT :50 TD at Austin Peay at Murray State TENNESSEE TECH at Southeast Missouri JACKSONVILLE STATE UT MARTIN Totals: : : : :10 Average: : : : :23 Tennessee State University Football td-1, FG-1 td-2 PUNT-3 PUNT-1 PUNT-2, INT-1 DOWNS-1

7 Game Notes tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Skyhawks to retain the trophy. * The Skyhawks had won the past two trophies. * TSU has the most titles (6) in the nine years of competition. * UTM has five titles, TTU has three and APSU has two * APSU and UTM started the race for the trophy on Sept. 22 Sept. UT Martin 37, Austin Peay 7 Oct. 6 Tennessee Austin Peay Oct. 20 Tennessee Tennessee State Oct. 27 Tennessee Austin Peay Nov. 10 Tennessee UT Martin Nov. 17 UT Tennessee State John Merritt Classic Players of the Game * Chris Rowland and Blair Edwards were name offensive and defensive players of the game, respectively. * Rowland amassed 226 all purpose yards in the win over Bethune-Cookman. * The junior wide receiver caught a career high seven passes and posted a personal best 154 yards receiving. * Rowland added 64 yards on four punt returns; eight yards rushing. * Edwards was all over the field defensively and tied Dajour Nesbeth for a tean high seven tackles. * The senior linebacker made four solo stops and had 1.5 tackles for loss, including 1.0 sacks Honorees - Demry Croft Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week - 9/23 * Croft helped guide the Tigers to a comeback win at Eastern Illinois, finishing 14-of-20 for 217 yards and two touchdowns - Antonio Zita Ohio Valley Conference co-specialist of the Week - 9/2 * Zita was 2-for-2 on field goals and converted 4-of-4 extra points against Bethune-Cookman. - Dajour Nesbeth College Sports Madness OVC Defensive Player of the Week * Nesbeth tied Blair Edwards for a team high seven tackles and closed out the scoring with a 39 yard pick-six. Behind the Line of Scrimmage * The Big Blue defense has recorded 20 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. * Seven players had a hand in sacks, while 15 defenders notched a share of tackles for losses. William Jasper Hale Stadium Records * Linebacker Christion Abercrombie leads the unit with 1.5 sacks. * Defensive tackle Justin Culpepper and linebacker Blair Edwards top the squad with 2.5 TFLs. * TSU picked up nine TFLs and five sacks against Bethune-Cookman. * The Tigers top games in 2017 for tackles for loss occurred against Virginia University Lynchburg (14) and at Tennessee Tech (8.5). * TSU posted six sacks against VUL and four versus Jackson State at the Southern Heritage Classic. Red Zone Success * TSU has an.824 average in Red Zone attempts after three games. * The Tigers converted 5-of-6 trips inside their opponents 20-yard line against Bethune-Cookman. * The only time the Tigers did not score when inside the Red Zone versus B-CU was on the final drive of the game. * The clock ran out with TSU at the four yard line with second down and a 34-3 lead. * TSU went 6-for-7 at Eastern Illinois with the lone stop coming on a turnover. * The Tigers were stopped on a fourth down play at the 15 yard line with 1:25 remaining in the game to finish 3-of-4 in the Red Zone at Vanderbilt. Go Big... * In week one of the 2018 season, TSU had 10 plays of 20 yards or more from the line of scrimmage. * The passing game produced eight, while the running game had two. * Demry Croft's 36 yard pass to Chris Rowland topped the big plays for the Tigers. * The Tigers received big scoring plays from Treon Harris (30) and DeVon Johnson (49) at Eastern Illinois. * Johnson also returned a kickoff 51 yards at EIU, while Chris Rowland ripped off a 42 yard punt return. * At Vanderbilt, the Big Blue completed five passes for over 20 yards, produced kickoff returns of 45 yards and 36, as well as a 65 yard interception return by Dajour Nesbeth. * In 2017, TSU averaged plays with 45 total. * The amount was down from the 2016 season where the Big Blue totaled 67 big plays. Individual Records Most Rushing Yards: 230 Lee Derrick vs. Bluefield State 11/25/54 Most Passing Yards: 484 Gilbert Renfroe vs. District of Columbia 11/5/83 Most Receiving Yards: 248 Patrick Smith vs. Murray State 11/7/15 Most Receptions: 12 Lawrence Segree vs. Southeast Missouri 11/19/94 Most Rushing Touchdowns: 5 Charles Thomas vs. Central State 11/20/71 Most Receiving Touchdowns: 4 Mike Jones vs. North Carolina A&T 11/15/80 Most Points: 30 Charles Thomas vs. Central State 11/20/71 Most Rushes: 36 Darron Davis vs. UT Martin 11/17/92 Most PAT Attempted: 11 Roy Meneese vs. Kentucky State 11/24/66 Most PAT Made: 9 Roy Meneese vs. Kentucky State 11/24/66 Team Records Most Rushing Yards: 410 vs. UT Martin 11/5/77 Most Passing Yards: 484 vs. District of Columbia 11/5/83 Total Yards: 780 vs. District of Columbia 11/5/83 Most Points: 83 vs. Kentucky State 11/24/66 Fewest Passing Yards Allowed: 0 vs. Morris Brown 10/3/64 Fewest Completions Allowed: 0 vs. Morris Brown 10/3/64 Fewest First Downs Allowed: 0 vs. Morris Brown 10/3/64 Most Touchdown Passes: 8 vs. Kentucky State 11/24/66 Opponents Individual Most Rushing Yards: 221 Markus Thomas, Eastern Kentucky 11/2/91 Longest Rush: 90 James Jackson, Kentucky State 1964 Longest Kickoff Return: 100 Larry Douglas, Southern 10/28/78 Longest Interception Return: 92 Collier, Florida A&M 10/21/67 Longest Punt Return: 85 Donald Davis, Grambling State 10/9/71 Longest Pass Play: 96 Matthew Reed to Lee Fobbs, Grambling State 10/9/71 #BigBlueRising Uniforms Helmet Jersey Pants Socks W Bethune-Cookman White Blue Grey Blue W at Eastern Illinois White White Blue Blue L at Vanderbilt White White White White at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin Tackles in a Career 1. Roderick Reed, Nick Thrasher, Randy Fuller, Rico Council, Brent Alexander, Jermaine Beale, Chris Collins, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Simon Shanks, Elliot Pilton, LaQuarius Cook, 2015-Present 203 Single Game Scoring Kicking 1. Jamin Godfrey vs. Tennessee Tech (10/27/12) 16 Joey Hudak vs. Jackson State (11/22/01) Lane Clark vs. UAPB (9/3/16) Jamin Godfrey vs. Southeast Missouri (10/8/11) 13 Eric Benson vs. Austin Peay (10/18/08) Lane Clark vs. Virginia Univ. Lynchburg (11/4/17) Antonio Zita at Eastern Illinois (9/22/18) 11 Lane Clark vs. Southeast Missouri (11/11/17) 11 Lane Clark at Murray State (10/29/16) 11 Jamin Godfrey vs. Florida A&M (10/25/10) 11 Eric Benson vs. Jackson State (09/13/08) 11 Career Interception Return Yards 1. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Justin Williams, Ezra Robinson, Roger Robinson, Terrell Bonds, Dajour Nesbeth, 2016-Present Ahmed Safeullah, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Mark McCutcheon, Brent Alexander, TSU in the Weekly Rankings STATS Coaches Rank Pts Rank Pts Preseason Wk 1 - Sept. 3 RV (42) Wk 2 - Sept. 10 RV (37) Wk 3 - Sept. 17 RV (42) Wk 4 - Sept. 24 RV (36) Wk 5 - Oct. 1 RV (37) 21 RV (T38) 1 Wk 6 - Oct. 8 Wk 7 - Oct. 15 Wk 8 - Oct. 22 Wk 9 - Oct. 29 Wk 10 - Nov. 5 Wk 11 - Nov. 12 Wk 12 - Nov. 19

8 Game Notes tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Scoring Plays Opponent Qtr Ply-Yd TOP SCR Time Play Bethune-Cookman :24 TD 2:07 DV Johnson 20 yd pass from Hughes Bethune-Cookman :52 :03 Corbin 1 yd run Bethune-Cookman :24 :10 Hughes 1 yd run Bethune-Cookman :07 FG 11:43 Zita 23 yd field goal Bethune-Cookman :01 FG 5:59 Zita 23 yd field goal Bethune-Cookman 4 TD 5:15 Nesbeth 39 yd interception return Eastern Illinois :08 FG 13:36 Zita 37 yd field goal Eastern Illinois :36 FG 6:13 Zita 36 yd field goal Eastern Illinois :05 :19 C. Rowland 18 yd pass from Harris Eastern Illinois :30 TD 12:22 Corbin 2 yd run Eastern Illinois :39 TD 8:01 Harris 30 yd pass from Croft Eastern Illinois :07 FG 8:46 Zita 37 yd field goal Eastern Illinois :07 TD 7:31 DV Johnson 49 yd pass from Croft Eastern Illinois :21 TD 3:06 Harrison 4 yd run Vanderbilt :51 TD 14:47 Newbold 5 yd pass from Croft Vanderbilt :51 TD 6:32 Newbold 5 yd pass from Croft Vanderbilt :31 TD 6:35 Corbin 2 yd run Vanderbilt :18 TD 8:02 Newbold 5 yd pass from Croft DRIVE BREAKDOWN Longest Drives Plays: 14, at Eastern Illinois Yards: 75, at Vanderbilt (9 plays, TD) 75, vs. Bethune-Cookman (8 plays, TD) Time: 5:36, at Eastern Illinois (14-53, FG) By Score Touchdowns: 13 Field Goals: 5 By Distance yds: yds: yds: yds: yds: yds: yds: yds: yds: By Quarter 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: Most Points Quarter: 1st Half: 2n Half: 2 (2 TD) 6 (4 TD, 2 FG) 4 (3 TD, 1 FG) 6 (4 TD, 2 FG) 15 at Eastern Illinois (4th) 21 vs. Bethune-Cookman 28 at Eastern Illinois Riding the Storm Out * The Big Blue's game at Eastern Illinois was the first contest this season with no delays. * The Tigers were cancelled twice for the first time in program history, dating back to the 1950 s. * The Southern Heritage Classic versus Jackson State was called after a four hour delay due to lightning in the Memphis area. * TSUs next game at Hampton was called off on Tuesday, Sept. 11, four days before the scheduled event, due to the path of Hurricane Florence. * During the season opener with Bethune-Cookman at Nissan Stadium, TSU and B-CU were instructed to abandon their pregame routine and leave the playing field due to lightning strikes in Nashville with 45 minutes remaining on the clock. * The game officially started at 6:24 p.m., 24 minutes after the scheduled kickoff. * A week later at the Southern Heritage Classic, TSU and Jackson State were asked to stop their respected warm-ups with 42 minutes on the clock. * Early forecasts called for a strong chance of thunderstorms in Charleston, Ill. on Saturday, Sept. 22. * Later predictions changed to mostly cloudy skies and a 10 percent chance of showers. TSU vs. HBCUs * Tennessee State University holds a record against other HBCUs, good for a.743 winning percentage * Since taking over in 2010, Rod Reed holds a 21-4 against HBCUs for a winning percentage of.840 * TSU s most wins against D-I HBCU opponents are: Florida A&M (29), Jackson State (28) and Southern (27) Black College Hall of Fame Nominee * For the fourth consecutive year, Joe '747' Adams is a finalist for The Black College Hall of Fame Class. * Adams is one of 24 players and three coaches on the list * The Class of 2019 will be announced on Oct. 25 and enshrined on Feb. 16, 2019 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Ga. * Adams ranks second at Tennessee State in career passing yards with 8,653 * The Gulfport, Miss., native tossed a TSU single season best 30 touchdowns in 1980 and 75 in his career ( ) * Adams was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 12th round of the 1981 NFL Draft * He continued his professional career by playing three seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Rough Riders * Six TSU greats have been previously inducted. Eldridge Dickey and Claude Humphrey entered in 2012, Joe Gilliam, Jr., Ed Too Tall Jones and John Merritt were enshrined in 2013 and Richard Dent was the latest entrant in * Robert Porcher, who spent two seasons at TSU, redshirting in 1987 before playing for the Big Blue in 1988, was a 2017 inductee. Tigers in the Pros * Tennessee State continues to produce players on the next level as 19 athletes are in uniform in 2018 * Four former Tigers spent time with NFL teams in 2018: - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB (Oakland) - 11 year pro; 1st season with the Raiders - Anthony Levine, S (Baltimore) - 7th season with the Ravens - Kadeem Edwards, OL (Dallas) - 3rd season with the Cowboys - Demetrius Rhaney, OL (Washington) Signed late during the 2017 season and was in camp in 2018 * Strong Representation with AllianceMemphis - Robert Myers, OL (Memphis) Signed to play in the startup Alliance of American Football - Anthony Morris, OL (Memphis) Signed to play in the startup Alliance of American Football - Ty Allen, OL (Memphis) Signed to play in the startup Alliance of American Football - Terrell Bonds, CB (Memphis) Signed to play in the startup Alliance of American Football - Patrick Smith, WR (Memphis) is the latest to sign with the startup Alliance of American Football. * Two former athletes are in the Canadian Football League: - A.C. Leonard (Ottawa) - Ebo Ogundeko (BC Lions) * TSU had eight playing Arena Football this season: - Cornelius Lewis (Massachusetts) - Devin Wilson (Maine) - Michael German (Maine) - DeShawn Byrd (Maine) - Sherman Carter (Duke City) - Brandon Haskin (Iowa) - Joe Hills (Albany) * Hills was named the 2017 AFL Wide Receiver of the Year * The wide out was named 2016 Arena Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award * Maurice Young (Wichita) Tennessee State University Football

9 Coaches tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Rod Reed Head Coach 9th Season Overall Record: OVC Record: Rod Reed enters his eighth season at the helm of the Tennessee State football program after being named head coach on December 18, He served as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator during the 2009 season. Reed experienced immediate success as a head coach, leading the Tigers to a win in his debut game, 27-14, over Alabama A&M on Sept. 4, 2010 in the John Merritt Classic. He also broke an eight-game losing streak to Florida A&M, downing the Rattlers, 29-18, in the Atlanta Classic. Reed coached six players to All-OVC Teams including safety Eugene Clifford who also was a Sports Network, Phil Steele and BOXTOROW All-American. The Tigers increased their win total in their second season under Reed and finished the 2011 season on a hot streak, winning four of their last six games. The stretch included a, 42-40, upset win at No. 19 ranked Tennessee Tech on Oct. 15. Reed produced even more All-OVC players in year two, as seven made postseason squads. Two more defenders garnered All-American honors under Reed s tutelage in linebacker Rico Council and Joseph Wylie. He also helped Lamar Divens and Sidney Tarver ink NFL contracts. The Big Blue continued its success in 2012 by rattling off seven straight victories to open the season. The Tigers finished the year with an 8-3 record, its best since The performance earned TSU HBCU Program of the Year honors by HBCU Huddle. Several players earned postseason accolades including running back Trabis Ward who was named to the College Sports All-American Team after running for 1,460 yards and 15 touchdowns. Three more Tigers were Sheridan All-Americans including Sherman Carter who signed an NFL deal with fellow offensive lineman Rogers Gaines following suit. Reed turned in his finest season to date in 2013, as the Tigers finished 10-4 and won a FCS Playoff Game for the first time since It capped an impressive run in which Reed improved his club s win total by at least two in each of his first four campaigns. TSU won its first HBCU National Championship since 1982 and the team s shutout win over Butler in the first round of the playoffs was the first victory for the OVC in postseason play in nearly 30 years. A school record 12 Tigers were chosen to the league s all-conference teams at season s end and Kadeem Edwards (143rd) and Demetrius Rhaney (250th) were selected in the NFL Draft. In 2014, Reed s defense ranked inside the top-10 for the third BOOTH straight season. Middle linebacker Nick Thrasher tallied 128 stops on the season, which was sixth-most in a single-season in school history and the highest total for a Tiger since Thrasher also moved up to second-place in tackles in the TSU record book over the course of the season, finishing with 358. Quarterback Mike German threw for 2,846 yards on the year, helping him break the 34 year old school-mark with 8,664 career yards. After breaking a streak of three consecutive non-losing seasons in 2015, the Tigers bounced back to finish 7-4 in TSU reemerged as one of the top teams in the OVC under Reed with nine all-conference players and six All-Americans. The offense led the OVC in points scored and finished second in total offense. Cornerback Ezra Robinson and offensive lineman Jessamen Dunker both earned First Team All-OVC selections, All-American status and were invited to play in the Reese s Senior Bowl. The duo also participated in the NFL combine and signed free agent contracts. Reed has coached a total of 28 All-Americans and 62 All-OVC Players in his seven seasons as a head coach and has staked a record. He began coaching at TSU in 2003 and served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. At the conclusion of the season in which Reed returned to the TSU sideline, the Tigers led the OVC in total defense for the first time in school history. The defense accomplished the same feat in 2008 finishing at the top of the OVC in total defense. A keen recruiter as an assistant, Reed was responsible for bringing several notable key players into the TSU program. Reed is noted for recruiting Javarris Williams (2009 seven-round draft pick, Kansas City Chiefs), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (2008 first-round draft pick, Arizona Cardinals), Shaun Richardson, Lamar Divens (Baltimore Ravens, 2008) and Cornelius Lewis. He has also coached All-America and professional player, Jamar Landrom (Jacksonville Jaguars). Reed was a four-year letter winner for the TSU Tigers from He capped off his career by being named Sheridan All-America his senior season. He set the Tiger record for career tackles from his linebacker slot and in 1987, he set the single season record for tackles with 197. He helped lead the Tigers to the second round of the 1986 Division I-AA playoffs and was selected as Defensive MVP in 1987 and Following completion of his bachelor s degree, Reed entered the coaching profession. He held positions at Prairie View A&M (Linebackers, 2001), Bethune-Cookman University (Linebackers, 92-95), and Seabreeze High School (DC, 96-00) in Daytona Beach, Fla. Within those positions he coached five first-team all-conference linebackers and a pair of All-Americans. Before coming to TSU, Reed previously coached at East Texas Baptist College (00-03) in his hometown of Marshall, Texas. He served as defensive coordinator for East Texas Baptist, which launched its football program during the 2000 season. The 2002 Texas Baptist defense ranked second in their conference in scoring defense and third in rushing defense. The team did not allow points in either the first or third periods through the first eight games in Reed is the son of Robert Reed, Jr., an All-America offensive guard for the Tigers in 1963 and 1964 who later played professionally for the Washington Redskins. Reed is the university s Fellowship of Christian Athletes representative and in 2009 he participated in the NCAA Football Coaches Academy. He and his wife, Tamika, are the parents of four children, Terry, Takara, Briah, and Marcel. THE ROD REED FILE Tennessee State (13 Years) Head Coach Present Assistant Coach East Texas Baptist (Three Years) Defensive Coordinator Seabreeze HS (Four Years) Defensive Coordinator Bethune-Cookman (Four Years) Linebackers Coach Prairie View A&M (One Year) Linebackers Coach Tennessee State Year-by-Year Results Year Overall Pct. OVC Pct Head Coach Ast.Coach TSU Total FIELD Jeff Parker Asst. Head Coach Off. Coord./QBs Antonio Bradford Tight Ends Nick Davison Defensive Ends Ahmaad Smith Cornerbacks Garry Fisher Defensive Coord./ Safeties Russ Ehrenfeld Offensive Line Kevin Mashack Running Backs Chris Chestnut Wide Receivers Gerald Chatman Def. Ends/OLBs/ Special Tms Coord. #BigBlueRising

10 Sgt. York Trophy tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) In July 2007, the Nashville Sports Council and the Ohio Valley Conference announced the creation of the Sergeant York Trophy which goes to the winner of the quadrangular season football series between the four Ohio Valley Conference schools located in the state of Tennessee Austin Peay State University, University of Tennessee at Martin, Tennessee State University and Tennessee Technological University. The award is only the second traveling trophy that involves more than two teams in college sports; the other is the Commander in Chief s Trophy which has been contested between Air Force, Army and Navy annually since In a close race, Tennessee State and Austin Peay shared the inaugural award, finishing with identical 2-1 records in Tennessee State took the trophy home thanks to a one-point victory in overtime over the Governors; that game was decided by a block extra point by NFL First Round Draft Pick Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The Tigers repeated as champions in 2008, winning all three of its Sgt. York games. The award is named in honor of Alvin C. York, the most noted Soldier of World War I. As a corporal in the 2 nd battalion, 328 th Infantry, in the Battle of the Meuse River-Argonne (Oct. 8, 1918), York and seven other soldiers captured 132 prisoners, was promoted to sergeant and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, the Croce di Guerra of Italy and the War Medal of Montenegro. Upon his return to the United States in 1919, he was bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor. Following the war, York returned his home in Pall Mall, Tenn. (located in north central Tennessee, 55 miles Team Points: 61 - UT Martin vs. Austin Peay (10/8/11) Total Offensive Yards: Austin Peay vs. Tennessee State (11/5/16) First Downs: 36 - Tennessee Tech vs. Tennessee State (10/15/11) Rushing Yards: Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (10/18/08) Rushing Attempts: 63 - Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (9/15/07) Rushing Touchdowns: 5 - Tennessee Tech vs. Austin Peay (11/19/11) Passing Yards: UT Martin vs. Austin Peay (10/8/11) Passing Attempts: 58 - Tennessee Tech vs. Tennessee State (10/15/11) Passing Touchdowns: 6 - UT Martin vs. Austin Peay (10/8/11) Completions: 34 - Tennessee Tech vs. Tennessee State (10/15/11) Interceptions: 3 - Done Seven Times INT Return Yards: 92 - Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech (10/31/09) Fumbles Lost: Fumble Recoveries: SGT. YORK GAME RECORDS 3 - Done Five Times 3 - Done Five Times Sacks: 8 - UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech (10/3/15) Turnovers Committed: 5 - Done Three Times Penalites: 15 - Tennessee State vs. Austin Peay (10/18/08) Penalty Yards: UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech (10/10/09) Tennessee State University Football All-Time Sgt. York Trophy Winners Tennessee State*, Austin Peay Tennessee State Tennessee Tech UT Martin Tennessee State*, Tennessee Tech Tennessee State*, UT Martin Tennessee State UT Martin UT Martin UT Martin*, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech Austin Peay *Took home the trophy due to winning the tiebreaker 2017 Sept. UT Martin 31, Tennessee State 16 Sept. Austin Peay 7, UT Martin 0 Oct. 14 Austin Peay Tennessee State 17 Oct. Tennessee Tech 30, Tennessee State 26 Nov. 4 Austin Peay Tennessee Tech 28 Nov. 18 UT Martin Tennessee Tech Sept. UT Martin 37, Austin Peay 7 Oct. 6 Tennessee Austin Peay Oct. 20 Tennessee Tennessee State Oct. 27 Tennessee Austin Peay Nov. 10 Tennessee UT Martin Nov. 17 UT Tennessee State northeast of Cookeville) where he dedicated his life to improving education and facilitating educational opportunities for children in the state of Tennessee. In 1927, he established the Alvin C. York Institute after spending several years raising money for the school which opened as a private institution. That school was established, in part, to provide educational opportunities denied to the boys and girls of Fentress Country. In 1937, the Institute became a state special school after an appeal to the Tennessee State Legislature. The school, located in Jamestown, Tenn., is still in operation today. York died on Sept. 2, 1964 and the foundation which he helped establish in 1920 The Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation was dormant for many years. The Foundation was re-established by Lipscomb Davis, Jr. in 1992 and is currently run by Sgt. York s grandson Gerald (U.S. Army Colonel, Retired). York s papers are archived by Michael E. Birdwell, Ph.D., who is an associate professor of history at Tennessee Technological University, one of the four institutions that will compete for the yearly honor. After the completion of the football season, the Sergeant York Trophy is awarded to the institution with the best head-to-head record in the match-ups with their fellow Tennessee schools. In the event of a tie, the award is shared; however, the previous winner will retain the trophy if they are part of the tie. If the tie is between two other institutions, the trophy will go to the institution that has gone the most seasons without winning the trophy. The award is presented to the winning institution annually at the Pepsi Celebration of Champions which is hosted each spring by the Nashville Sports Council. The event was created in 1999 and salutes amateur and professional sports in Tennessee. Individual Rushing Yards: Javarris Williams, TSU vs. APSU (10/18/08) Rushing Attempts: 35 - Don Chapman, UTM vs. TSU (11/17/07) Rushing Touchdowns: 4 - Javarris Williams, TSU vs. UTM (11/17/07) Longest Rush: 84 - Ronald Butler, TSU vs. APSU (11/5/16) Passing Yards: Derek Carr, UTM vs. APSU (10/8/11) Passing Attempts: 58 - Tre Lamb, TTU vs. TSU (10/15/11) Completions: 34 - Tre Lamb, TTU vs. TSU (10/15/11) Passing Touchdowns: 6 - Derek Carr, UTM vs. APSU (10/8/11) Longest Pass: 84 - Jeremy Perry, TSU vs. TTU (10/23/10) Most Interceptions: 3 - Done Three Times Receiving Yards: Ben Axline, UTM vs. APSU (10/8/16) Receptions: 11 - Quentin Sims, UTM vs. TSU (11/12/11) Receiving Touchdowns: 3 - Done Two Times Longest Reception: 84 - Calvin McNairl, TSU vs. TTU (10/23/10) Field Goals Made: 4 - Done Three Times Longest Field Goal: 57 - Lane Clark, TSU vs. UTM (10/1/16) 57 - Nick Madonia, TTU vs. TSU (11/12/16) Punts: 10 - Jonathan King, TTU vs. UTM (10/3/15) Longest Punt: 66 - Devin Stuart, APSU vs. TTU (9/10/16) Punt Return Yards: CJ Estelle, UTM vs. APSU (11/6/10) Longest Punt Return: 76 - CJ Estelle, UTM vs. APSU (10/8/11) Kick Return Yards: Terrence Holt, APSU vs. UTM (11/21/09) Longest Kick Return: Weldon Garlington, TSU vs. APSU (10/1/11) All-Purpose Yards: Terrence Holt, APSU vs. UTM (11/21/09) Interceptions: 2 - Done Six Times Tackles: 20 - Corey Reed, TTU vs. UTM (10/16/08) Sacks: Antonio Harper, TSU vs. TTU (10/15/11) Jaison Williams, APSU vs. UTM (9/30/17)

11 Ohio Valley Conference/Polls tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) 2018 OVC Standings 2018 OVC Predicted Order OVC Pct Home Away Overall Pct Home Away Neut Streak 1. Jacksonville State (14) 126 #8 Jacksonville State W3 2. Austin Peay (4) 112 Tennessee State L1 3. UT Martin 95 Eastern Kentucky W1 4. Eastern Illinois 73 Murray State W1 5. Eastern Kentucky 69 Eastern Illinois W1 6. Tennessee State 64 UT Martin L1 7. Southeast Missouri 62 Southeast Missouri L1 8. Murray State 24 Austin Peay L2 9. Tennessee Tech 23 Tennessee Tech L5 STATS Top 25 This Week's OVC Schedule Saturday, October 6 #8 Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky 3:00 p.m. Murray State at Eastern Illinois 6:00 p.m. Southeast Missouri at Tennessee Tech 6:00 p.m. Tennessee State at Austin Peay 6:00 p.m. OFFENSIVE Sept. 1 Alexander Hollins, WR - Eastern Illinois Sept. 8 Daniel Santacaterina, QB - Southeast Missouri Dresser Winn, QB - UT Martin Sept. 15 Marquis Terry, RB - Southeast Missouri Sept. 22 Josh Pearson, WR - Jacksonville State Sept. 29 Zerrick Cooper, QB - Jacksonville State Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 SPECIALIST Sept. 1 Antonio Zita, K - Tennessee State Sam Hayworth, K - Eastern Kentucky Sept. 8 Jason Pierce, P - Jacksonville State Nicholas Litang, K - Southeast Missouri Sept. 15 Matt Reyna, KR/WR - Eastern Illinois Sept. 22 Samuel Hayworth, K - Eastern Kentucky Sept. 29 Nick Bruno, K/P - Easterrn Illinois Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 BOXTOROW Coaches Poll 1. Tennessee State (14) North Carolina A&T (5) Prairie View A&M (1) Alcorn State (1) Howard Norfolk State Grambling Florida A&M Bethune-Cookman Southern Others: Alabama A&M (2-3) 17, Morgan State (1-3) PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Next Week's OVC Schedule Saturday, October 13 Tennessee State at Murray State Austin Peay at Southeast Missouri Eastern Kentucky at UT Martin Eastern Illinois at #8 Jacksonville State DEFENSIVE Sept. 1 Zach Hall, LB - Southeast Missouri Sept. 8 Leodis Moore III, LB - Eastern Kentucky Sept. 15 Steven Crowder, LB - Eastern Kentucky Sept. 22 Garrett Wall, LB - UT Martin Sept. 29 Quincy Williams, LB - Murray State Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 NEWCOMER Sept. 1 Zerrick Cooper, QB - Jacksonville State Sept. 8 Daniel Santacaterina, QB - Southeast Missouri Sept. 15 Jonathan Brantley, QB - Eastern Illinois Sept. 22 Demry Croft, QB - Tennessee State Sept. 29 Zerrick Cooper, QB - Jacksonville State Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 BOXTOROW Media Poll #BigBlueRising 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1. Tennessee State (10) North Carolina A&T (4) Alcorn State Prairie View A&M T-6 5. Howard Bowie State T-6 7. Grambling Morehouse Norfolk State Southern Others: Benedict (3-1) 10, Florida A&M (3-2) 6, Virginia State (2-2) 6, Tuskegee (3-2) 5, Morgan State (1-3) 2 No. Team Record Pts. LW 1. North Dakota State (155) 4-0 3, James Madison (3) 4-1 3, South Dakota State 2-1 3, Kennesaw State 4-1 3, Eastern Washington 4-1 3, Weber State 3-1 3, Wofford 3-1 3, Jacksonville State 3-1 2, McNeese 4-1 2, Elon 3-1 2, North Carolina A&T 4-1 2, Nicholls 3-2 1, Stony Brook 4-1 1, Montana 4-1 1, Illinois State 3-1 1, UC Davis 3-1 1, Sam Houston State 2-2 1, Rhode Island 3-1 1, Villanova T 20. Central Arkansas T 21. Colgate Northern Iowa Towson Missouri State NR 25. Maine Others: Chattanooga 254, East Tennessee State 224, Princeton 187, South Dakota 162, Western Illinois 80, Montana State 70, North Dakota 65, Idaho State 54, Yale 46, Dartmouth 27, Sacramento State 23, Tennessee State 21, Prairie View A&M 14, Delaware 9, Harvard 7, Mercer 4, Howard 2 AFCA Coaches Top 25 No. Team Record Pts. LW 1 North Dakota State (26) James Madison Kennesaw State t. Eastern Washington t. South Dakota State Wofford Weber State Jacksonville State Elon McNeese North Carolina A&T Nicholls Stony Brook Illinois State Montana Sam Houston State Rhode Island Central Arkansas Villanova Colgate UC Davis Northern Iowa Princeton Towson NR 25. Maine Others: East Tennessee State, 17; South Dakota, 15; Chattanooga, 14; Missouri State, 13; Western Illinois, 10; Sacramento State, 7; Southeastern Louisiana, 5; Yale, 4; Dartmouth, 3; Montana State, 3; Delaware, 2; Idaho State, 2; Harvard, 1; Tennessee State, 1

12 Starters/Leaders/Captains tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game-by-Game Starters OFFENSE QB RB WR WR WR/FB TE/WR LT LG C RG RT vs Bethune-Cookman Croft Roberson Dv. Johnson C. Rowland Knox Cavitt Okeke Burton Geter Allen Brooks at Eastern Illinois Croft Roberson Newbold C. Rowland Dv. Johnson Cavitt Okeke Simmons Burton Allen Brooks at Vanderbilt Croft Roberson Newbold Harris Dv. Johnson Cavitt Okeke Simmons Burton Allen Brooks at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin DEFENSE DE DT NT DE SLB MLB WLB CB FS SS CB vs Bethune-Cookman Brown Culpepper Patterson Ferguson Jms. Green Abercrombie Edwards Harper Cook Jackson Nesbeth at Eastern Illinois Brown Culpepper Patterson Ferguson Jms. Green Abercrombie Edwards Wilhoite Cook Jackson Nesbeth at Vanderbilt Brown Caine Patterson Ferguson Jms. Green Abercrombie Edwards Armstrong Cook Jackson Nesbeth at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin SPECIAL TEAMS KO PK P H PR KR KR LS SS Bethune-Cookman Mosley Zita Mosley C. Rowland C. Rowland Bellamy Dv. Johnson Newberg Newberg at Eastern Illinois Mosley Zita Mosley Boudreaux C. Rowland Bellamy Dv. Johnson Newberg Newberg at Vanderbilt Mosley Zita Mosley Boudreaux Dv. Johnson Bellamy Dv. Johnson Newberg Newberg at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin Game-by-Game Leaders Opponent Passing Attempts Rushing Yards Receptions Receiving Yards Touchdowns Tackles Sacks vs Bethune-Cookman Hughes (170) Roberson (13) Roberson (67) C. Rowland (7) C. Rowland (154) Dv. Johnson, Corbin, Hughes, Nesbeth (1) Edwards, Nesbeth (7) Abercrombie (1.5) at Eastern Illinois Croft (217) Roberson (15) Roberson (73) C. Rowland (8) C. Rowland (82) C. Rowland, Corbin, Harris, Dv. Johnson, Harrison (1) Abercrombie (8) Brown, Caine (1.0) at Vanderbilt Croft (269) Roberson (10) Croft (41) Harris (8) Harris (109) Newbold, Harris, Corbin, Knox Nesbeth (10) -- at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin Captains Opponent vs Bethune-Cookman Thomas Burton LaQuarius Cook Demry Croft Micheal Hughes Dell Porter at Eastern Illinois Thomas Burton LaQuarius Cook Demry Croft Micheal Hughes at Vanderbilt Thomas Burton LaQuarius Cook Demry Croft Micheal Hughes at Austin Peay at Murray State Tennessee Tech at Southeast Missouri Jacksonville State UT Martin Scoring OT Total Tennessee State Opponents TSU High vs Bethune-Cookman 14 2x, Last at Vanderbilt 13 at Eastern Illinois 13 at Eastern Illinois 15 Opponent High Eastern Illinois 17 Vanderbilt 10 Vanderbilt 14 Eastern Illinois 9 Tennessee State University Football

13 Depth Chart tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) OFFENSE LT 75 Chidi Okeke R-Sr. Anambra, Nigeria 79 Marlon Black, Jr Fr. Blountstown, Fla. LG 60 Lachavious Simmons R-Jr. Selma, Ala. 68 Cedrick Banks Fr. Baton Rouge, La. C 64 Thomas Burton R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. 55 Anthony Geter R-Fr. Memphis, Tenn. RG 78 Raekwon Allen So. Columbus, Ga. 70 Jamal Covington So. Fairburn, Ga. RT 67 Justin Brooks R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. 73 Jamahl Jelks Jr. Gadsden, Ala. TE 80 Miles Cavitt Jr. Greenfield, Tenn. 89 Kyle Oliver R-Jr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. WR 1 Steven Newbold Jr. Carol City, Fla. 9 Al-Malik Moore R-Fr. Miami, Fla. WR 3 Chris Rowland Jr. Nolensville, Tenn. 13 DeVon Johnson R-Sr. Huntsville, Ala. 5 Treon Harris R-Sr. Miami, Fla. FB 24 Andrew Knox R-Jr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. 27 DeMarco Corbin Jr. Euless, Texas RB 23 Te kendrick Roberson Jr. Winter Haven, Fla. 32 Earl Harrison Jr. Memphis, Tenn. QB 7 Demry Croft R-Jr. Rockford, Ill. or 12 Michael Hughes R-So. Nashville, Tenn. DEFENSE DE 48 Mekhi Brown R-Jr. Columbus, Ga. 45 Dell Porter R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. DT 33 Jeremiah Caine So. Columbus, Miss. 97 Justin Culpepper Jr. Lakeland, Fla. NT 94 Jeremy Patterson R-Sr. Screven, Ga. 90 Khalil Jones R-So. Nashville, Tenn. DE 54 Dante Ferguson, Jr R-Jr. Lithonia, Ga. 45 Dell Porter R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. SB 8 James Green So. Orlando, Fla. 25 Vincent Sellers Jr. Sarasota, Fla. MB 18 Terry Straughter Fr. Opa Locka, Fla. 11 Jahsun Bryant Fr. Lithonia, Ga. WB 30 Blair Edwards Sr. Gadsden, Ala. 11 Jahsun Bryant Fr. Lithonia, Ga. CB 10 Dajour Nesbeth Jr. Winter Garden, Fla. 19 Josh Green Fr. Orlando, Fla. FS 26 LaQuarius Cook R-Sr. Birmingham, Ala. 5 John Robinson IV R-Jr. Englewood, N.J. SS 20 Shakur Jackson R-Jr. Roswell, Ga. 25 Vincent Sellers Jr. Sarasota, Fla. CB 21 Neiman Armstrong Jr. Dallas, Texas 12 Larry Wilhoite R-So. Nashville, Tenn. SPECIALISTS PK 2 Antonio Zita Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. 41 Kaleb Mosley Fr. Montgomery, Ala. P 41 Kaleb Mosley Fr. Montgomery, Ala. 2 Antonio Zita Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. KO 41 Kaleb Mosley Fr. Montgomery, Ala. 2 Antonio Zita Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. LS 40 Thomas Newberg Jr. Franklin, Tenn. 88 Josh Trueheart R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. SS 40 Thomas Newberg Jr. Franklin, Tenn. 88 Josh Trueheart R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. H 43 Mitchell Boudreaux R-Jr. Slidell, La. or 3 Chris Rowland Jr. Nolensville, Tenn. PR 5 Treon Harris R-Sr. Miami, Fla. 2 Major Bellamy, Jr Jr. Lawrenceville, Ga. KR 2 Major Bellamy, Jr Jr. Lawrenceville, Ga. 13 DeVon Johnson R-Sr. Huntsville, Ala. #BigBlueRising Career Starts OFFENSE Total 1 Steven Newbold Chris Rowland Sabree Curtis Treon Harris Earl Harrison Demry Croft Michael Hughes DeVon Johnson Seth Rowland Te'kendrick Roberson Andrew Knox Anthony Geter Lachavious Simmons Thomas Burton Justin Brooks Jamahl Jelks Chidi Okeke Raekwon Allen Miles Cavitt DEFENSE 6 Christion Abercrombie Ronnie Killings Dajour Nesbeth Larry Wilhoite Shakur Jackson Neiman Armstrong Vincent Sellers LaQuarius Cook James Green Nick Harper, Jr Blair Edwards Jeremiah Caine Dell Porter Mekhi Brown Dante' Ferguson Jeremy Patterson Justin Culpepper Reed vs. Opponents Record Home Away Neutral Air Force Alabama A&M Alabama State Arkansas-Pine Bluff Austin Peay Bethune-Cookman Butler Central State Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Edward Waters Florida A&M Georgia State Jackson State Jacksonville State Murray State North Carolina A&T Southeast Missouri Southern Tennessee Tech UT Martin Vanderbilt Virginia U. Lynchburg

14 Rosters tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) ALPHABETICAL No. Name Pos. 84 Malik Abdul-Haqq WR 6 Christion Abercrombie LB 78 Raekwon Allen OG 21 Neiman Armstrong CB 68 Cedrick Banks OG 35 Jordan Bell RB 2 Major Bellamy, Jr. WR 79 Marlon Black, Jr. OT 52 Daniel Bonner LB 43 Mitchell Boudreaux K 44 Landon Brazile DE 67 Justin Brooks OT 56 Justin Brown LB 48 Mekhi Brown DE 6 Deveon Bryant QB 11 Jahsun Bryant LB 64 Thomas Burton OC 33 Jeremiah Caine DT 82 Aaron Cauthen TE 80 Miles Cavitt TE 31 Ray Coggins CB 26 LaQuarius Cook SS 59 Timerik Cook LS 50 Demetrius Cooley OC 27 DeMarco Corbin RB 70 Jamal Covington OL 37 Michael Crawford LB 7 Demry Croft QB 97 Justin Culpepper DT 10 Solomon Cummings QB 4 Sabree Curtis, Jr. RB 16 Kaemon Dunlap RB 30 Blair Edwards LB 54 Dante Ferguson, Jr. LB 15 Kenyon Garlington DB 55 Anthony Geter OC 62 J.C. Goins III DT 8 James Green LB 19 Josh Green DB 29 Nick Harper, Jr. DB 5 Treon Harris WR 32 Earl Harrison RB 91 Raymond Horton DT 12 Micheal Hughes QB 99 LaDarrius Jackson DT 20 Shakur Jackson DB 73 Jamahl Jelks OL 36 Desmond Johnson DB 13 DeVon Johnson WR 49 Dewayne Johnson LB 90 Khalil Jones DT 63 Herman Joseph OG 7 Ronnie Killings S 24 Andrew Knox FB 85 Robert Lilley-Sneed WR 42 Antowan Malone LB 51 Ian Martin LB 28 Shawn McColley RB 9 Al-Malik Moore WR 41 Kaleb Mosley P/K 10 Dajour Nesbeth CB NUMERICAL No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) 1 Steven Newbold WR Jr. Carol City, Fla. (Miami Carol City HS) 2 Major Bellamy, Jr. WR Jr. Lawrenceville, Ga. (Georgia Military College) 2 Antonio Zita K/P Fr. Fayetteville, Tenn. (Lincoln County HS) 3 Chris Rowland WR Jr. Nolensville, Tenn. (Ravenwood HS) 4 Sabree Curtis, Jr. RB Jr. Atlanta, Ga. (Creekside HS) 5 John Robinson IV DB R-Jr. Englewood, N.J. (Connecticut) 5 Treon Harris WR R-Sr. Miami, Fla. (Florida) 6 Christion Abercrombie LB R-So. Atlanta, Ga. (Illinois) 6 Deveon Bryant QB Fr. Bellwood, Ill. (Proviso West HS) 7 Demry Croft QB R-Jr. Rockford, Ill. (Minnesota) 7 Ronnie Killings S Jr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Navy) 8 James Green LB So. Orlando, Fla. (Olympia HS) 9 Al-Malik Moore WR R-Fr. Miami, Fla. (Northwestern HS) 10 Dajour Nesbeth CB Jr. Winter Garden, Fla. (West Orange HS) 10 Solomon Cummings QB Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio (Walnut Hills HS) 11 Jahsun Bryant LB Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Cane Ridge HS) 12 Micheal Hughes QB R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS) 12 Larry Wilhoite CB R-So. Nashville, Tenn. (Franklin Road Academy) 13 DeVon Johnson WR R-Sr. Huntsville, Ala. (Alabama A&M) 14 Kalen Whitlow QB R-Jr. Montgomery, Ala. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) 15 Kenyon Garlington DB Fr. Antioch, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 16 Kaemon Dunlap RB Fr. Hendersonville, Tenn. (Beech HS) 17 Cameron Rosendahl QB R-Jr. Acworth, Ga. (Georgia Military) 18 Terry Straughter LB Fr. Opa Locka, Fla. (Miami Carol City HS) 19 Josh Green DB Fr. Orlando, Fla. (Olympia HS) 20 Shakur Jackson DB R-Jr. Roswell, Ga. (Roswell HS) 21 Neiman Armstrong CB Jr. Dallas, Texas (Cisco College) 22 Seth Rowland RB Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. (Georgia Prep) 23 Te kendrick Roberson RB Jr. Winter Haven, Fla. (Ellsworth CC) 24 Andrew Knox FB R-Jr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Siegel HS) 25 Vincent Sellers DB So. Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview HS) 26 LaQuarius Cook SS R-Sr. Birmingham, Ala. (Wenonah HS) 27 DeMarco Corbin RB Jr. Euless, Texas (Pima CC) 28 Shawn McColley RB R-Fr. Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie HS) 29 Nick Harper, Jr. DB R-So. Brentwood, Tenn. (Missouri State) 30 Blair Edwards LB Sr. Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City HS) 31 Ray Coggins CB Fr. Lebanon, Tenn. (Wilson Central HS) 32 Earl Harrison RB Jr. Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS) 33 Jeremiah Caine DT So. Columbus, Miss. (Coahoma CC) 34 Dieuseul Stcyr DB Fr. Macon, Ga. (Westside HS) 35 Jordan Bell RB R-Fr. Antioch, Tenn. (Cane Ridge HS) 36 Desmond Johnson DB R-So. Huntsville, Ala. (J.O. Johnson HS) 37 Michael Crawford LB R-Fr. Lansing, Ill. (Thornton Fractional South HS) 39 Donavan Wallace DB Fr. Germantown, Tenn. (Germantown HS) 40 Thomas Newberg LS Jr. Thompson Station, Tenn. (Independence HS) 41 Kaleb Mosley P/K Fr. Montgomery, Ala. (Carver HS) 42 Antowan Malone LB R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn HS) 43 Mitchell Boudreaux K R-Jr. Slidell, La. (Brother Martin HS) 44 Landon Brazile DE GR Dayton, Ohio (Cincinnati) 45 Dell Porter DE R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose HS) 46 James Reese IV DB Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Cane Ridge HS) 48 Mekhi Brown DE R-Jr. Columbus, Ga. (Alabama) 49 Dewayne Johnson LB Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Cane Ridge HS) 50 Demetrius Cooley OC Jr. Decatur, Ga. (Eastern Arizona CC) 51 Ian Martin LB R-So. Johnson City, Tenn. (David Crockett HS) 52 Daniel Bonner LB Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hillwood HS) 54 Dante Ferguson, Jr. LB R-Jr. Lithonia, Ga. (Arabia Mountain HS) 55 Anthony Geter OC R-Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) 56 Justin Brown LB R-Fr. Smiths Station, Ala. (Smiths Station HS) 58 Noah Shattuck OT Fr. Enterprise, Ala. (Enterprise HS) 59 Timerik Cook LS R-Jr. Decatur, Ga. (DeKalb HS) 60 Lachavious Simmons OT R-Jr. Selma, Ala. (Selma HS) Tennessee State University Football

15 Rosters tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) NUMERICAL No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) 61 Adrian Sims DT R-Fr. Brookwood, Ga. (Brookwood HS) 62 J.C. Goins III DT R-Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Germantown HS) 63 Herman Joseph OG Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Cordova HS) 64 Thomas Burton OC R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) 65 Myles Sails OL So. Memphis, Tenn. (Maryville) 67 Justin Brooks OT R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose HS) 68 Cedrick Banks OG Fr. Baton Rouge, La. (Southern University Lab HS) 70 Jamal Covington OL So. Fairburn, Ga. (Georgia Military) 73 Jamahl Jelks OL Jr. Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City HS) 75 Chidi Okeke OL R-Sr. Anambra, Nigeria (LSU) 76 Tyrese Thornton OL Fr. LaGrange, Ga. (LaGrange HS) 77 Keith Thomas OL R-So. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Tyner HS) 78 Raekwon Allen OG So. Columbus, Ga. (Georgia Military College) 79 Marlon Black, Jr. OT Fr. Blountstown, Fla. (Liberty County HS) 80 Miles Cavitt TE Jr. Greenfield, Tenn. (Greenfield HS) 81 Isaiah Owens WR R-So. Nashville, Tenn. (Memphis) 82 Aaron Cauthen TE R-So. Douglasville, Ga. (Douglas County HS) 83 Lawrence Segree II WR R-Fr. La Vergne, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 84 Malik Abdul-Haqq WR Jr. Seattle, Wash. (Fullerton College) 85 Robert Lilley-Sneed WR Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) 88 Josh Trueheart TE R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) 89 Kyle Oliver TE R-Jr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Memphis) 90 Khalil Jones DT R-So. Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) 91 Raymond Horton DT Fr. Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland HS) 94 Jeremy Patterson DT R-Sr. Screven, Ga. (Wisconsin) 97 Justin Culpepper DT Jr. Lakeland, Fla. (Kathleen HS) 99 LaDarrius Jackson DT R-Sr. Birmingham, Ala. (USF) Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Rod Reed (Tennessee State, 1988), Ninth Season Assistant Coaches: Jeff Parker (Bethune-Cookman, 1994), Assistant Head/Offensive Coordinator/QB s, Ninth Season Garry Fisher (Bowling Green, 2002), Defensive Coordinator/Safeties, Second Season Russ Ehrenfeld (Chattanooga, 1981), Offensive Line Coach, Seventh Season Antonio Bradford (Alabama State, 2005), Tight Ends Coach, Fourth Season Kevin Mashack (Tennessee State, 2007), Running Backs Coach, Fourth Season Chris Chestnut (Western Michigan, 2008), Wide Receivers Coach, Second Season Nick Davison (Chattanooga, 2012), Defensive Line Coach, Third Season Gerald Chatman (Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2010), Defensive Ends and Outside Linebackers Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Second Season Ahmaad Smith (Tennessee State,2006), Cornerbacks Coach, First Season Rico Council (Tennessee State, 2016), Linebackers Coach, Second Season Anthony Bass (Tennessee State, 2015), Defense Intern, First Season Shannon Harris (Tennessee State, 2004), Offensive Analyst, First Season Andre Sims (Michigan State, 2016), Offense Intern, First Season Jerad Coulter (Tennessee State, 2015), Director of Operations, Second Season Tersoo Uhaa (Furman, 2012), Director of Strength & Conditioning, First Season Trevor Searcy (Middle Tennessee, 2006), Head Athletic Trainer, Third Season Eddie Hardin (UAB, 2015), Equipment Manager, First Season Staff Pronounciations Russ Ehrenfeld...ERN-Feld Kevin Mashack...May-Shack Tersoo Uhaa... Tess-oh Ooo-Ha Trevor Searcy... SEAR-cee NCAA Stastical Information Tennessee State University Major Bellamy, Jr. WR 2 2 Antonio Zita K/P 2K 5 Treon Harris WR 5 5 John Robinson IV S 5D 6 Christion Abercrombie LB 6 6 Deveon Bryant QB 6Q 7 Demry Croft QB 7 7 Ronnie Killings DB 7D 10 Dajour Nesbeth CB Solomon Cummings QB 1Q 12 Micheal Hughes QB Larry Wilhoite CB 1D #BigBlueRising ALPHABETICAL No. Name Pos. 40 Thomas Newberg LS 1 Steven Newbold WR 75 Chidi Okeke OL 89 Kyle Oliver TE 81 Isaiah Owens WR 94 Jeremy Patterson DT 45 Dell Porter DE 46 James Reese IV DB 23 Te kendrick Roberson RB 5 John Robinson IV DB 17 Cameron Rosendahl QB 3 Chris Rowland WR 22 Seth Rowland RB 65 Myles Sails OL 83 Lawrence Segree II WR 25 Vincent Sellers DB 58 Noah Shattuck OT 60 Lachavious Simmons OT 61 Adrian Sims DT 18 Terry Straughter LB 34 Dieuseul Stcyr DB 77 Keith Thomas OL 76 Tyrese Thornton OL 88 Josh Trueheart TE 39 Donavan Wallace DB 14 Kalen Whitlow QB 12 Larry Wilhoite CB 2 Antonio Zita K/P Player Pronounciations 2 Antonio Zita... Zee-tah 4 Sabree Curtis... SAH-bree 5 Treon Harris... TREE-on 6 Deveon Bryant...DEV-e-On 10 Dajour Nesbeth...DAY-jour 11 Jahsun Bryant...JAH-Sun 20 Shakur Jackson...Sha-CORE 21 Neiman Armstrong...Knee-mehn 23 Te'kendrick Roberson...ROW-Ber-son 34 Dieuseul Stcyr...Dee-Suhl Saint-SEAR 43 Mitchell Boudreaux... BOO-dr-oh 59 Timerik Cook... Teh-Mare-eck 60 Lachavious Simmons...Lah-CHAY-Vee-Us 75 Chidi Okeke... Chee-Dee OH-Key-Key 84 Malik Abdul-Haqq...Abdul-HAWK

16 Players to Watch tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) 7 Demry Croft R-Jr. Quarterback 12 Michael Hughes R-Jr. Quarterback 23 Te'kendrick Roberson R-Jr. Running Back Completions 22, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Attempts 31, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Yards 269, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Long 49, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) TD 3, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Interceptions 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Rush Yards 56, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Rush Long 19, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Completions 22, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Attempts 31, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Yards 269, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Long 63, (at Iowa, 10/28/17) TD 3, (2x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/17) Interceptions 3, (at Northwestern, 11/18/17) Rush Yards 183, (vs. Nebraska, 11/11/17) Rush Long 73, (vs. Nebraska, 11/11/17) TD 3, (vs. Nebraska, 11/11/17) Completions 13, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Attempts 21, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 170, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 29, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) TD 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Interceptions 0 Rush Yards 15, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Rush Long 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) TD 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Completions 20, (at Tennessee Tech 10/28/17) Attempts 36, (at Tennessee Tech 10/28/17) Yards 331, (at Tennessee Tech 10/28/17) Long 66, (vs Austin Peay 10/14/17) TD 6, (vs Virginia University Lynchburg 11/4/17) Interceptions 2, (2x, Last at Jacksonville State 11/16/17) Rush Yards 12, (vs Florida A&M 9/17/17) Rush Long 28, (at Tennessee Tech 10/28/17) TD 1, (at Eastern Kentucky 10/7/17) Attempts 15, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 73, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 26, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Receptions 4, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 33, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 13, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Attempts 15, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 73, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 26, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Receptions 4, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 33, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 13, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Career Statistics - Passing Year Comp. Att. Yds TD Int (Minnesota) (Minnesota) Redshirted 2017 (Minnesota) TSU Total Total , OVC Newcomer of the Week - 9/23 Career Statistics - Passing Year Comp. Att. Yds TD Int , Total , Career Statistics - Rushing Year Att. Yds TD Rec. Yds TD 2016 (Ellsworth) (Ellsworth) Total Earl Harrison Jr. Running Back 22 Seth Rowland Jr. Running Back 29 Demarco Corbin R-Jr. Running Back Attempts 9, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 43, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 10, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Receptions 0 Yards 0 Long 0 Attempts 2, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 10, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 6, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Receptions 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 8, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 8, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Attempts 9, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Yards 28, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 11, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) TD 1, (3x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Receptions 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 3, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 3, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Attempts 23, (at Southeast Missouri, 11/12/16) Yards 168, (at Southeast Missouri, 11/12/16) Long 64, (at Southeast Missouri, 11/12/16) TD 1, (3x, Last vs Eastern Illinois, 9/30/17) Receptions 1, (3x, Last vs Eastern Illinois, 9/30/17) Yards 14, (at Southeast Missouri, 11/12/16) Long 14, (at Southeast Missouri, 11/12/16) Attempts 15, (at Tennessee Tech, 10/4/17) Yards 76, (at Georgia State, 8/31/17) Long 59, (at Georgia State, 8/31/17) TD 1, (2x, Last vs Florida A&M 9/16/17) Receptions 1, (4x, Last vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 11, (at Tennessee Tech, 10/4/17) Long 11, (at Tennessee Tech, 10/4/17) Attempts 9, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Yards 28, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 11, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) TD 1, (3x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Receptions 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 3, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 3, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Career Statistics - Rushing Year Att. Yds TD Rec. Yds TD Total Career Statistics - Rushing Year Att. Yds TD Rec. Yds TD Total Career Statistics - Rushing Year Att. Yds TD Rec. Yds TD Total Tennessee State University Football

17 Players to Watch tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) 1 Steven Newbold Jr. Wide Receiver 3 Chris Rowland Jr. Wide Receiver 13 DeVon Johnson R-Sr. Wide Receiver Receptions 5, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Yards 64, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Long 20, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) TD 1, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Receptions 7, (at Tennessee Tech 10/28/17) Yards 153, (vs. Southeast Missouri 11/11/17) Long 71, (at Bethune-Cookman, 9/17/16) TD 2, (2x, Last vs Virginia University Lynchburg 11/4/17) Career Statistics - Receiving Year Rec. Yds TD Avg Total 84 1, Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference Receptions 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 154, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 36, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) TD 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Attempts 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 8, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 8, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Receptions 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 154, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 39, (2x, Last vs. Tennessee Tech, 11/12/16) TD 1, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Attempts 6, (vs. Southeast Missouri 11/11/17) Yards 47, (vs. Southeast Missouri 11/11/17) Long 24, (at Tennessee Tech, 10/4/17) Career Statistics - Receiving / Rushing Year Rec. Yds TD Att. Yds TD Total John Merritt Classic Offensive MVP Receptions 4, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Yards 72, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 49, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) TD 1, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Receptions 5, (vs Eastern Illinois, 9/30/17) Yards 91, (vs Austin Peay 10/14/17) Long 66, (vs Austin Peay 10/14/17) TD 2 (vs. Alcorn State, 11/8/14) Career Statistics - Receiving Year Rec. Yds TD Avg (Alabama A&M) (Alabama A&M) Redshirted - Transfered from Alabama A&M TSU Total Total Major Bellamy Jr. Wide Receiver 2 Antonio Zita Fr. Kicker/Punter 41 Kaleb Mosley Fr. Kicker/Punter Receptions 1, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Receptions 1, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Yards 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Career Statistics - Receiving Year Rec. Yds TD Avg (Ga. Military) (Ga. Military) Total Makes 3, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Attempts 3, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 37, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) PATs 4, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) PATs 9-10 Makes 3, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Attempts 3, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Long 37, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) PATs 4, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) PATs 9-10 Career Statistics - Kicking Year Make Att. Long Blk Total Punts 6, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 235, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 47, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Average 39.2, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Inside 20 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Inside 10 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Touch Back 2 Blocked 0 Punts 6, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Yards 235, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Long 47, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Average 39.2, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Inside 20 1 Inside Touch Back 2 Blocked 0 Career Statistics - Punting Year Att. Yds Long Blk Avg Total #BigBlueRising

18 Players to Watch tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) 48 Mekhi Brown R-Jr. Defensive End 6 Christion Abercrombie R-So. Linebacker 30 Blair Edwards Sr. Linebacker Tackles 6, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 3, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Tackles for Loss 2.0, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Sacks 1.0, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Solos 4, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 1.5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Sacks 1.5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Quarterback Hurries 1, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 7, (2x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 4, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Tackles for Loss 1.5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Sacks 1.0, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 6, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 3, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Tackles for Loss 2.0, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Sacks 1.0, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 8, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Solos 4, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 1.5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Sacks 1.5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Quarterback Hurries 1, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 13, (2x, Last vs. Murray State, 11/7/15) Solos 7, (2x, Last at Eastern Kentucky, 10/7/17) Tackles for Loss 1.5, (4x, Last vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Sacks 1.0, (4x Last vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Quarterback Hurries 1, (2x, Last at Jacksonville State 11/16/17) Forced Fumbles 1, (2x, Last vs. Southeast Missouri 11/11/17) Fumble Recoveries 1, (4x, Last vs. Southeast Missouri 11/11/17) Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR 2015 (Alabama) Redshirted 2016 (Alabama) (Alabama) Total Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR 2016 (Illinois) Redshirted 2017 (Illinois) Total Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR Total John Merritt Classic Defensive MVP 8 James Green So. Linebacker 18 Terry Straughter Fr. Linebacker 11 Jahsun Bryant Fr. Linebacker Tackles 5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Solos 3, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 1.0, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Sacks 0 Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 3, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 0 Tackles for Loss 0.5, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Sacks 0 Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 1, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 0 Tackles for Loss 0 Sacks 0 Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Solos 4, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 1.0, (2x, Last vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Sacks 0 Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 3, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 0 Tackles for Loss 0.5, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Sacks 0 Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 1, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 0 Tackles for Loss 0 Sacks 0 Quarterback Hurries 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR Total Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR Total Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR Total Recorded first career interception at Vanderbilt (9/29) Tennessee State University Football

19 Players to Watch tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) 26 Laquarius Cook R-Sr. Safety 10 Dajour Nesbeth Jr. Cornerback 25 Vincent Sellers So. Safety Tackles 8, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 3, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 1.0, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Interceptions 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Pass Breakups 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 10, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 7, (2x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Tackles for Loss 1.0, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Interceptions 1, (2x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Pass Breakups 4, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/17) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 7, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Solos 5, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 0.5, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Interceptions 0 Pass Breakups 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 12, (at Eastern Illinois, 10/8/16) Solos 9, (at Austin Peay, 11/5/16) Tackles for Loss 2.0, (at Austin Peay, 11/5/16) Interceptions 1, (2x, Last vs. Bethune-Cookman 9/1/18) Pass Breakups 3, (at Bethune-Cookman, 9/17/16) Forced Fumbles 2, (at Austin Peay, 11/5/16) Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 10, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Solos 7, (2x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Tackles for Loss 1.0, (at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Interceptions 1, (4x, Last at Vanderbilt, 9/29/18) Pass Breakups 4, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 10, (at Georgia State, 8/31/17) Solos 7, (2x, Last at Eastern Kentucky, 10/7/17) Tackles for Loss 1, (2x, Last at Tennessee Tech 10/28/17) Interceptions 2, (at Eastern Kentucky, 10/7/17) Pass Breakups 2, (vs. Southeast Missouri 11/11/17) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 TD 2, (at Eastern Kentucky, 10/7/17) Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Int. PBU FF-FR Total Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Int. PBU FF-FR Total Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Int. PBU FF-FR Total Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference 29 Nick Harper, Jr. R-So. Cornerback 97 Justin Culpepper Jr. Defensive Tackle 54 Dante' Ferguson R-Jr. Defensive Tackle Tackles 5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Solos 5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Tackles for Loss 0 Interceptions 0 Pass Breakups 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Solos 5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Tackles for Loss 0 Interceptions 0 Pass Breakups 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Int. PBU FF-FR Total Tackles 2, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Solos 2, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 2.0, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Sacks 0 Quarterback Hurries 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 0 Tackles 4, (at Austin Peay, 11/5/16) Solos 2, (3x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 2.0, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Sacks 1.0 (vs Virginia University Lynchburg 11/4/17) Quarterback Hurries 1, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 1, (vs Austin Peay 10/14/17) Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR Total Tackles 2, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Solos 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 0.5, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Sacks 0.5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Quarterback Hurries 3, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles 2, (4x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Solos 1, (7x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Tackles for Loss 0.5, (2x, Last at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Sacks 0.5, (vs. Bethune-Cookman, 9/1/18) Quarterback Hurries 3, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Forced Fumbles 0 Fumble Recoveries 1, (at Eastern Illinois, 9/22/18) Career Statistics - Defense Year Tck. Solo TFL Sack QBH FF-FR Total #BigBlueRising

20 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 1 Tennessee State 34, Bethune-Cookman 3 Quotes and Notes QUARTERBACK MICHEAL HUGHES (on being 1-0) It s very important. That s how you want to start the season off. I m very excited. A lot of guys put in a lot of hard work for this moment. It s very exciting to start the season off 1-0. (on chemistry with Chris Rowland) Chris and I worked all summer together. He s a hard-working guys, and he gets open when he needs to, so he did a good job." (on putting up 525 yards of total offense) That says we re explosive. We re in no huddle this year, so it gives us more opportunities - more snaps. It wasn t a surprise for me. It s great. LINEBACKER JAMES GREEN (on the success of the defense) Tonight s success on the defensive side was great. Even though they had too many yards for us to be comfortable, we played a good game. We re going to continue to get better. (on the mentality on third down) Put a foot on their neck. We weren t going to let them come back. We were going to continue to play defense and be great. That s how we re going to play. We have to have some juice. Game 1 Sept. 1, 2018 Nissan Stadium (14,069) Nashville, Tenn Final Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 02:07 TSU - JOHNSON, DeVon 20 yd pass from HUGHES, Micheal (ZITA, Antonio kick), :24 00:03 TSU - CORBIN, DeMarco 1 yd run (ZITA, Antonio kick), :52 2nd 11:26 BCU - Uriel Hernandez 46 yd field goal, :37 00:10 TSU - HUGHES, Micheal 1 yd run (ZITA, Antonio kick), :24 3rd 11:43 TSU - ZITA, Antonio 23 yd field goal, :07 4th 05:59 TSU - ZITA, Antonio 23 yd field goal, :01 05:15 TSU - NESBETH, Dajour 39 yd interception return (ZITA, Antonio kick) BCU TSU FIRST DOWNS 9 22 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 24:14 35:46 Third-Down Conversions 2 of 13 8 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 3 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Bethune-Cookman-Ak. Williams 13-44; Tupac Isme 6-11; I. Washington 2-8; L. Wilson 2-5; David Israel 2-minus 2. Tennessee State-ROBERSON, T ; MCCOLLEY, Shawn 5-39; HARRISON, Earl 6-23; CORBIN, DeMarco 3-21; HUGHES, Micheal 6-15; CROFT, Demry 8-14; ROWLAND, Seth 2-10; ROWLAND, Chris 1-8; CURTIS, Sabree 1-4. PASSING: Bethune-Cookman-Ak. Williams ; David Israel Tennessee State-HUGHES, Micheal ; CROFT, Demry RECEIVING: Bethune-Cookman-Keavon Mitchell 4-31; Taron Mallard 3-52; Alvin Harper 2-18; Anthony Cruz 2-13; Jimmie Robinson 2-1; Malique Jackson 1-53; Que'shaun Byrd 1-6; Jonathon Thomas 1-5; I. Washington 1-minus 1. Tennessee State-ROWLAND, Chris 7-154; HARRIS, Treon 5-81; OLIVER, Kyle 2-40; JOHNSON, DeVon 2-35; ROWLAND, Seth 1-8; CORBIN, DeMarco 1-3; BELLAMY, Major 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Bethune-Cookman-None. Tennessee State-NESBETH, Dajour 1-39; COOK, LaQuarius FUMBLES: Bethune-Cookman-Ak. Williams 2-0. Tennessee State-HUGHES, Micheal 1-0. Bethune-Cookman (0-1) vs. Tennessee State (1-0) Date: Sep 01, 2018 Site: Nashville, Tenn. Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: (on the play of the newcomers) We set the tempo for the season, and we re going to keep getting better week-by-week. We re one defense. We re going to continue helping each other. SEFETY LAQUARIUS COOK (on winning the opening game) That s big. We came out and played strong. First game so guys had to get the jitters out. We ve got a lot of stuff we can learn from, but it s good to get the win. (on winning the John Merritt Classic as a senior) It means a lot. I haven t lost a John Merritt Classic since I ve been here. I m proud to say that. (on the strong play of the defense) That s Coach (Garry) Fischer and the guys believing in what we do. We still have work to do. It was alright, but we re trying to be number one in the nation, so we have work to do. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN ANTHONY GETER (on the play of the offensive line) I think the offensive line did a great job of pass protecting and run blocking. We re just doing what Coach E taught us all year. All camp, really, just dominate up front. (on switching quarterbacks) Sometimes we had issues with getting calls off and getting set, but it s really no big deal. Both of them played well. NOTES Weather at kickoff was 82 degrees and mostly sunny... Game time was delayed 24 minutes due to lightning during pregame... Official start time was 6:24 p.m... Captains for TSU were Micheal Hughes, Demry Croft, Thomas Burton, Dell Porter and LaQuarius Cook... TSU won the coin toss and deferred the opening kickoff... First-time starters for Tennessee State included Demry Croft, Anthony Geter, Raekwon Allen, Mekhi Brown, Christion Abercrombie, Dante Ferguson Jr., Te'kendrick Roberson and Nick Harper Jr... Tennessee State is now 8-2 in the all-time series versus Bethune-Cookman... TSU improves to 13-6 all-time in the John Merritt Classic... Rod Reed is 21-4 in his TSU head coaching career versus HBCUs... Reed secured his 50th career win as TSU's head coach... The last time TSU had 200-plus yards rushing and two touchdowns on the ground was in the 2017 season opener at Georgia State... TSU s 525 yards of total offense are the most for the program since posting 577 on Nov. 22, 2014 at Murray State... The Tigers have gone 8-1 in season openers under Head Coach Rod Reed... Game was broadcasted on ESPN+ Kickoff time: 6:23 pm End of Game: 9:33p Total elapsed time: 3:10 Officials: Referee: Drew Myers; Umpire: Johhn Graham; Linesman: Steve Horn; Line judge: James Bryant; Back judge: P.J. Doyen; Field judge: Randy Jackson; Side judge: Greg Eddy; Temperature: 73 deg Wind: 9 mph E Weather: Cloudy 2018 John Merritt Classic 20th Annual Tennessee State University Football

21 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 2 Tennessee State vs. Jackson State - Cancelled Quotes and Notes DEFENSIVE LINEMAN DANTE FERGUSON, JR. (on the Southern Heritage Classic game getting cancelled) We always go through our pregame progressions, and we re always ready to go out and play on Saturdays, so just not to play was kind of disappointing. I know all of us wanted to play and get after Jackson State, but it s just one of those things. It happens sometimes. We wish it didn t happen, but it s in the past now and we have to look forward to our week coming up. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN THOMAS BURTON (on not playing on Saturday in Memphis due to weather) It sucks. It s my last time going home (to Memphis). I wish I could have played. It was tough. Game 2 Sept. 8, 2018 Liberty Bowl () Memphis, Tenn. - Cancelled Final Jackson State Tennessee State RUNNING BACK TE KENDRICK ROBERSON (on the process leading up to the Southern Heritage Classic game) We got warmed up a couple times for a game that I d never been in, the Southern Heritage Classic, which everyone says is a big game. I was waiting for the atmosphere. We were ready for that game. We came in prepared and ready to play, but it didn t happen. #BigBlueRising

22 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 3 Tennessee State at Hampton - Cancelled Preview OFFENSIVE LINEMAN LACHAVIOUS SIMMONS (on looking ahead to the Hampton game) We just need to make sure we stay focused and be good in our preparation. With the long flight and all that, we just have to be focused. That s the main key. (on what he sees from Hampton on film) They re a good squad. As long as we come out and play our game, I think we ll be successful. WIDE RECEIVER STEVEN NEWBOLD (on facing Hampton) I m looking forward to this game. Last week was going to be a big game for us the Southern Heritage Classic there were a lot of fans out there waiting for the show. It was sad that the weather affected the game. I see right now from the energy on the team that everybody s ready this week. Everybody s ready to go out there and put out that work that we ve been putting in since last week. We re looking really good so far. Game 3 Sept. 15, 2018 Armstrong Stadium () Hampton, Va Final Tennessee State Hampton OFFENSIVE LINEMAN JUSTIN BROOKS (on facing Hampton) I m ready to play. They cancelled our game last week, so somebody has to get it. It doesn t matter who you play, somebody has to get it. Tennessee State University Football

23 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 4 Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois Quotes and Notes WIDE RECEIVER TREON HARRIS (on being 1-0 in the OVC ) It was great because we missed some games, so we had to come out and win. We have to win out. (on his touchdown pass) We practiced that all week and we felt like that would be open. In the game, it came wide open and Chris (Rowland) got into the end zone for us. (on contributing to the offense) Like I said in the spring, I feel like I m an athlete. I feel like I ll do anything to help the team. If I have to block, I ll go block. The touchdown catch was big. It helped change momentum. DEFENSIVE TACKLE JEREMIAH CAINE (on making adjustments against Eastern Illinois) We just had to get good field position and calm down and play our game. We were a little nervous because we haven t played in a couple weeks. We just had to get rid of all the nerves and play ball. Coach was calling the right calls, we just had to execute. So that is what we did in the second half. We just came out and executed. Game 4 Sept. 22, 2018 O'Brien Field (7,670) Charleston, Ill Final Tennessee State Eastern Illinois Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 07:46 EIU - BRUNO, Nick 20 yd field goal, :50 07:26 EIU - ATOYEBI, Nick 8 yd pass from BRANTLEY, John (BRUNO, Nick kick), 2-8 0:10 02:50 EIU - BRANTLEY, John 2 yd run (BRUNO, Nick kick), :03 2nd 13:36 TSU - ZITA, Antonio 37 yd field goal, :08 11:55 EIU - GOOCH, Aaron 71 yd pass from BRANTLEY, John (BRUNO, Nick kick), :41 06:13 TSU - ZITA, Antonio 36 yd field goal, :36 00:19 TSU - ROWLAND, Chris 18 yd pass from HARRIS, Treon (ZITA, Antonio kick), :05 3rd 12:22 TSU - CORBIN, DeMarco 2 yd run (ROWLAND, Chris pass failed), :30 10:46 EIU - JOHNSON, Isaiah 32 yd run (BRUNO, Nick kick), :28 08:01 TSU - HARRIS, Treon 30 yd pass from CROFT, Demry (ZITA, Antonio kick), :39 4th 11:55 EIU - BRUNO, Nick 48 yd field goal, 4-3 1:09 08:46 TSU - ZITA, Antonio 37 yd field goal, :07 07:31 TSU - JOHNSON, DeVon 49 yd pass from CROFT, Demry (HUGHES, Micheal pass failed), :07 06:27 EIU - HOLLINS, A. 72 yd pass from WOODBERY, Harry (WOODBERY, Harry pass failed), :03 03:06 TSU - HARRISON, Earl 4 yd run (HARRIS, Treon pass failed), :21 TSU EIU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 34:55 25:05 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 15 5 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Tennessee State-ROBERSON, T ; CROFT, Demry 8-56; HARRISON, Earl 9-43; CORBIN, DeMarco 8-28; HUGHES, Micheal 3-minus 2; TEAM 3-minus 3. Eastern Illinois-BRANTLEY, John 11-38; JOHNSON, Isaiah 4-36; REYNA, Matt 1-14; SCOTT, Jamal 1-minus 1; McCULLOUGH, D 1-minus 2; TEAM 1-minus 5; GOOCH, Aaron 1-minus 7. PASSING: Tennessee State-HUGHES, Micheal ; CROFT, Demry ; HARRIS, Treon Eastern Illinois-BRANTLEY, John ; WOODBERY, Harry RECEIVING: Tennessee State-ROWLAND, Chris 8-82; NEWBOLD, Steven 4-43; ROBERSON, T. 4-33; JOHNSON, DeVon 3-72; HARRIS, Treon 3-51; CAUTHEN, Aaron 2-29; CAVITT, Miles 2-17; MOORE, Al-Malik 1-14; BELLAMY, Major 1-8. Eastern Illinois-HOLLINS, A ; SHEEHAN, James 8-84; JOHNSON, Isaiah 5-51; ATOYEBI, Nick 5-32; GOOCH, Aaron 2-77; PHILLIPS, Teriq (on staying positive throughout the game) I can tell you, at some points of the game, I got a little down. But the fact that we kept pushing shows me just how good of a team we can actually be. We have a lot to work on, but I am just glad we had a chance to come back and get this victory (on coming back after surrendering a couple big plays for touchdowns) Big plays are going to happen. You just need to know how to overcome adversity. We just came together as a team and made something special. RUNNING BACK TE KENDRICK ROBERSON (on being used as a rusher and a receiver) Coming into the game, coach said the like to drop their linebackers back so be prepared to catch some balls in the flats. So I prepared myself all week to be ready to catch some balls. (on turnovers) We had not played for two whole weeks, we missed two whole games. We were kind of rusty and we needed to get into the groove of a real game, making real tackles and getting hit. I think we were ready in the second half. NOTES Tennessee State was playing its first game since the Sept. 1 win over Bethune-Cookman in the John Merritt Classic to open the season... The last two games for TSU had been cancelled due to weather concerns... TSU captains were Micheal Hughes, Demry Croft, Thomas Burton and LaQuarius Cook... TSU won the coin toss and deferred to the second half... Tennessee State entered the game receiving votes in the STATS Top The Tigers are in road games under Head Coach Rod Reed... The Big Blue defeated EIU for the first time since 2011, a one point win in Charleston, TSU is 9-14 in the all-time series versus Eastern Illinois... The Tigers have produced 500-plus yards in back-to-back games since the final two games of the 2014 season... Antonio Zita has scored 21 points in his first two games as a Tiger... Zita is a perfect 5-for-5 on field goals and 6-for-6 on extra points... Saturday s game streamed live on ESPN+. INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-None. Eastern Illinois-WILLIAMS, Mark FUMBLES: Tennessee State-HUGHES, Micheal 2-0; ROBERSON, T. 1-1; MCCOLLEY, Shawn 1-0; BELLAMY, Major 1-1. Eastern Illinois-BRANTLEY, John 1-1. Tennessee State (2-0,1-0) vs. Eastern Illinois (0-4,0-1) Date: Sep 22, 2018 Site: Charleston, Ill. Stadium: O'Brien Field Attendance: 7670 Kickoff time: 2:05 pm End of Game: 5:45 pm Total elapsed time: 3:40 Officials: Referee: Andy Faust; Umpire: Thomas Floyd; Linesman: Jeff Irwin; Line judge: Craig Dunn; Back judge: Jim Toth; Field judge: K Merriweather; Side judge: Jimmy Colwell; Temperature: 65 deg Wind: NE 8mph Weather: Cloudy & cool #BigBlueRising

24 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 5 Tennessee State 27, Vanderbilt 31 Quotes and Notes TENNESSEE STATE HEAD COACH ROD REED (on the fight shown from his team) I m really proud of that team over there in that locker room right there. Once again they showed resilience, they showed toughness, and they showed a never quit attitude. We came out in the second half, and they scored and we were able to bounce back and come back and do some things. I was really proud of our football team. We did what we needed to do. We said we wanted to keep the game close coming into the fourth quarter and give ourselves the opportunity to win, and that s exactly what we did. (on the toughness his squad displayed) Our kids won t quit. You see it in practice every day We scratch and fight, and these kids have really, really earned the right to be a really good football team. I think that this is another stepping stone in this program. For us we just have to continue to build on it and carry this back over into conference play. (on missed opportunities) To be able to move the ball up and down the field the way we did, and if you go back and really think about it we missed a field goal and an extra point. There s four points right there. It could ve been a lot different story. Game 5 Sept. 29, 2018 Vanderbilt Stadium (27,340) Nashville, Tenn Final Tennessee State Vanderbilt Qtr Time Scoring play 2nd 14:47 TSU - NEWBOLD, Steven 5 yd pass from CROFT, Demry (ZITA, Antonio kick), :51 11:23 VANDY - Jared Pinkney 4 yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay kick), :24 06:32 TSU - HARRIS, Treon 31 yd pass from CROFT, Demry (ZITA, Antonio kick failed), :51 00:00 VANDY - Ryley Guay 20 yd field goal, :54 3rd 11:10 VANDY - Kalija Lipscomb 38 yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay kick), :50 09:06 VANDY - Ke'Shawn Vaughn 78 yd run (Ryley Guay kick), :22 06:35 TSU - CORBIN, DeMarco 2 yd run (ZITA, Antonio kick), :31 4th 08:02 TSU - KNOX, Andrew 1 yd pass from CROFT, Demry (ZITA, Antonio kick), :18 06:20 VANDY - Kalija Lipscomb 68 yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay kick), :42 TSU VANDY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:56 30:04 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 14 6 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Tennessee State-CROFT, Demry 9-41; MCCOLLEY, Shawn 6-25; CORBIN, DeMarco 9-24; ROBERSON, 10-22; TEAM 1-minus 8. Vanderbilt-Ke'Shawn Vaughn ; K. Blasingame 10-88; D. Tennyson 2-19; Ja'Veon Marlow 1-7; Kyle Shurmur 1-6; TEAM 3-minus 10. PASSING: Tennessee State-CROFT, Demry Vanderbilt-Kyle Shurmur ; TEAM RECEIVING: Tennessee State-HARRIS, Treon 8-109; NEWBOLD, Steven 5-64; JOHNSON, DeVon 4-62; OLIVER, Kyle 2-21; CAVITT, Miles 1-7; CAUTHEN, Aaron 1-5; KNOX, Andrew 1-1. Vanderbilt-Kalija Lipscomb 9-174; C.J. Bolar 7-71; Jared Pinkney 2-28; Chris Pierce 1-11; Trey Ellis 1-7; J. Wakefield 1-6; Josh Crawford 1-0. INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee State-NESBETH, Dajour 1-65; STRAUGHTER, T Vanderbilt-None. FUMBLES: Tennessee State-TEAM 1-0. Vanderbilt-None. Tennessee State (2-1) vs. Vanderbilt (3-2) Date: Sep 29, 2018 Site: Nashville, Tenn. Stadium: Vanderbilt Stadium Attendance: RUNNING BACK DEMARCO CORBIN (on scoring in three-consecutive games) It s been a good feeling. For the past few years in college football, this has been my job. When we get near the goal line, it s time to go. I think I ve shown (the coaching staff) that they can trust me, and hopefully I can continue to show them that. (on playing a close game with an SEC opponent) To me, that shows me this is a special teams. It shows we can do some big things if we all believe. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN CHIDI OKEKE (on the offense moving the ball) We do what we have to do all week. We watched Vanderbilt s defense, and we believed we could match up with them and actually beat them. We kept what we were doing in practice and did it in the game. (on if the game gives him confidence) It gives me confidence moving forward because if we can play this way against OVC teams, it will be tough for them to match up with us. DEFENSIVE BACK LAQUARIUS COOK (on the defense getting take aways) It s pretty cool that we could do that against an SEC opponent, but we still came out trying to be the best we can be and give them nothing. (on building confidence from the game) It s alright to play a close game, but we came here to win. We didn t come here to play a close game. NOTES TSU s captains were Demry Croft, Micheal Hughes, Thomas Burton and LaQuarius Cook... TSU won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff... Saturday s game aired live on SEC Network Alternate... Tennessee State is 0-3 in the all-time series versus Vanderbilt... Treon Harris made his first start of the season at wide receiver. Neiman Armstrong (CB) and Jeremiah Caine (DL) also made their first starts of the season for the Tigers... Tennessee State received votes in the most-recent STATS FCS Top 25 poll... TSU s defense has an interception in two of the first three games this season. It is the second time this season TSU has posted multiple interceptions... TSU led at the half for the second time this season. Kickoff time: 3:01 PM End of Game: 6:15 pm Total elapsed time: 3:14 Officials: Referee: Matt Loeffler; Umpire: Stan Weihe; Linesman: Gus Morris III; Line judge: Michael Shirey; Back judge: Fred McCrary; Field judge: Andy Britton; Side judge: Eduardo Balbis; Center judge: Chris Snead; Temperature: 77 Wind: ENE 8 Weather: CLOUDY Tennessee State University Football

25 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 6 Tennessee State at Austin Peay Quotes OFFENSIVE LINEMAN THOMAS BURTON (on facing Austin Peay) As long as we lock in mentally and focus on what we need to focus on, I think we can have a good game. (on the prospect of being 2-0 in OVC play) We want to win every game, but especially in conference play. That would be big for us, especially since we re about to hit a conference stretch. Staying on top is very important for us. KICKER ANTONIO ZITA (on returning to OVC play to face Austin Peay) It s a big game since it s conference play. Last year, special teams was big in this game. If we do what we did against Eastern Illinois in the second half, then we ll be fine. Game 6 Oct. 6, 2018 Fortera Stadium () Clarksville, Tenn Final Tennessee State Austin Peay TSU HEAD COACH ROD REED (on the support for Christion Abercrombie) I d like to say thank you for all of the outpouring of support by all the coaches around the Ohio Valley Conference and around the nation. We ve gotten a lot of prayers, a lot of support, a lot of phone calls, a lot of text messages from everybody. It s been phenomenal with the support you ve given us here at Tennessee State and me personally. I d like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for the continued prayers for Christion and his family. (on Christion Abercrombie) He s a phenomenal guy off the field, first of all. His parents have done a tremendous job of raising him. He has a huge smile and warm heart. He s a heck of a football player. He s just a wonderful kid, and my heart goes out to him. (on TSU s performance at Vanderbilt) We went over and I thought our kids played a heck of a game over at Vanderbilt. I thought we gave ourselves an opportunity in the fourth quarter to win. When you play games like that, that s all you can ask for. We thought we had it going and we gave up a big play late in the fourth quarter. Our offense drove it down again, and then we stalled on the 13 yard line, but our kids played their butts off in spite of a tragic situation going into the half. Our kids maintained focus and gave ourselves an opportunity to win. AUSTIN PEAY HEAD COACH WILL HEALY (on facing TSU) I think we ve won one out of the last 15 (matchups), so I don t know if you can really call it a rivalry. I think it s a great matchup obviously with the proximity. I wish all of us played all the Tennessee FCS schools. We know they re a really good football team. That s why we re excited about the game. I think their talent level is exceptional. It s a game that the last two years for us has been really close. We were very fortunate to win a year ago. (on Christion Abercrombie) Rod (Reed) has been a guy that s been really good to me since I ve been in this league. If I ve needed advice, I ve been able to call him and talk to him about things. He s been extremely hospitable, and now your heart goes out to that program and that staff and those players because of what they re going through. We ve been praying (Christion Abercrombie). I think there s a lot more to life than football, and I think this week is one of those that they re living through right now. Everybody in that university and that program understands that loud and clear right now. I know their hearts will be heavy this week. Our hearts will be heavy this week. I m praying for him. I know Rod always creates and preaches that culture. I think they re living it out now with the support that they re showing for their teammate. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. WIDE RECEIVER STEVEN NEWBOLD (on building confidence from last week s game at Vanderbilt) We played a great game on Saturday from the start to the finish. The confidence that it brings in for the OVC is just great. Now we see what type of team we have and that the leadership that s been going on is working. (on getting into a rhythm with the offense) It was slow in the first two games. I just feel like that because I made a comment about me being a good receiver, and God was just showing me a way to humble myself. That s all it was. It was a humbling experience. (on TSU s quarterbacks) It was the game flow. Demry (Croft) had it going, and I didn t see a reason at that point to do anything different. We talked about it, and we just decided to leave Demry in. Mike (Hughes) is a big part of this football team and he s going to be a big part of our offense the rest of the year. (on TSU s line play versus Vanderbilt) I thought we played well up front. I was a little concerned with our defensive line. We had two of our starting defensive linemen out for that game, and some guys came in and did a really credible job in there. We moved them around a little bit. We had to bob and weave a little bit in there, but I thought our linebackers played downhill. (on the challenges TSU presents) Obviously, we ve seen (Micheal) Hughes plenty of times. We faced off against him last year. I think the kid they ve got playing (Demry Croft) is pretty good. He s got a really strong arm. He s accurate. He extends plays. We ve seen Hughes, so we re a little more familiar with him. He s more of the pocket guy with a big arm. I think either one can be successful, and you have to prepare for both. They re dynamic on offense. Every play, they can make a big play. This is a lot like Jacksonville State last week where it s the first time they ve played back-to-back weeks. I m sure they re excited to be in a groove a little bit and get some things going. I think both quarterbacks are really good and can beat you, so we have to prepare for both. #BigBlueRising

26 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 7 Tennessee State at Murray State Game 7 Oct. 13, 2018 Roy Stewart Stadium ( ) Murray, Ky Final Tennessee State Murray State Preview * This is the 29th meeting between Tennessee State and Murray State * Murray State leads the series * The Racers hold a 10-7 advantage in Murray, Ky. * Tennessee State last victory over the Racers came at Murray, 48-33, in 2014 Last Meeting * Despite 555 yards of total offense, Tennessee State football team could not hold off Murray State s second half surge in a road defeat. * Ronald Butler set career highs for passing yards (329) and rushing yards (109). * The Tigers held a halftime lead over MSU, before the Racers outscored TSU in the second half. * LaQuarius Cook tallied 11 total tackles to pace the defense. * TSU drove 64 yards in 14 plays on the game s opening drive, setting up a 31-yard field goal by Lane Clark. * MSU used two scores to take a 14-3 after one quarter of play. * Patrick Smith picked up his first touchdown of the day on a 20-yard pass from Butler to bring the Big Blue back within four at * Trailing 17-10, Butler found Sabree Curtis for a 16 yards touchdown. * The Tigers closed out the half with Clark s second of his three field goals, a 25 yarder as time expired. * MSU scored on their first two possessions to take a lead, prior to a 20 yard field goal by Clark. * Murray State needed just 13 seconds to get back on the scoreboard on a 75-yard pass play. * Butler found Smith for a touchdown to bring the Tigers to within nine, but could not get any closer. Series Information: This is the 29th meeting with Murray State holding a advantage. The teams first met in 1988, a 22-7 win for Murray State on their home field. After the Racers took the first two meetings, Tennessee State came back to earn its first win, 23-17, in 1990 at MSU. The win started a five game streak for the Big Blue before the Racers grabbed the next three contests. MSU went on its own five game win streak from The Tigers won two consecutive meetings before the Racers gained back-toback wins in 2015 and Last 10 Results: Murray State 38, Tennessee State Murray State 46, Tennessee State 43 OT Tennessee State 48, Murray State Tennessee State 17, Murray State Murray State 49, Tennessee State Murray State 58, Tennessee State Murray State 28, Tennessee State Murray State 9, Tennessee State Murray State 24, Tennessee State Tennessee State 42, Murray State 28 Tennessee State University Football

27 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 8 Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State Game 8 Oct. 20, 2018 Nissan Stadium () Nashville, Tenn Final Tennessee Tech Tennessee State Preview * This is the 32nd meeting between Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech * Tennessee State leads the series * The Big Blue is 10-5 in Nashville versus the Golden Eagles * 2018 Sgt. York Standings: Austin Peay 0-0, UT Martin 0-0, Tennessee State 0-0, Tennessee Tech 0-0 * Rod Reed is 4-4 versus the Golden Eagles Last Meeting * Patrick Smith caught a career-high three touchdown passes, as TSU fell at Tennessee Tech. * TSU quarterback Michael Hughes finished 20-for-36 for 331 yards and three touchdowns. * Smith had seven catches for 152 yards and two scores. * Steven Newbold added seven catches for 108 yards. * Defensively, LaQuarius Cook totaled nine tackles and an interception for the Tigers. * Dajour Nesbeth recorded an interception on the afternoon as well. * After falling behind 20-7, TSU scored 17 consecutive points to take a lead with 9:05 left in the third quarter. * Tennessee Tech quickly responded with a touchdown later in the quarter to retake the lead for good. Series Information: This is the 32nd meeting with the Tigers holding an advantage. The teams first met in 1984, with TSU earning a 33-3 win. The Tigers would grab victory for the first six games of the series, only to see the Golden Eagles reel off five straight wins from TSU would break the streak with three consecutive wins, but Tennessee Tech responded with three wins of their own. The Big Blue have grabbed nine of the last 13 contests, but saw a four game streak halted by TTU in 2015, in Cookeville. The Golden Eagles have started a new streak in the series with three wins in a row. Last 10 Results: Tennessee Tech 30, Tennessee State Tennessee Tech 44, Tennessee State Tennessee Tech 30, Tennessee State Tennessee State 10, Tennessee Tech Tennessee State 41, Tennessee Tech Tennessee State 22, Tennessee Tech Tennessee State 42, Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech 21, Tennessee State Tennessee Tech 20, Tennessee State Tennessee State 41, Tennessee Tech 14 #BigBlueRising

28 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 9 Tennessee State at Southeast Missouri Game 9 Nov. 3, 2018 Houck Stadium () Cape Girardeau, Mo Final Tennessee State Southeast Missouri Preview * This is the 26th meeting between Tennessee State and Southeast Missouri * Tennessee State leads the series * The Big Blue is 6-9 in Cape Girardeau * TSU won last years contest, in Nashville Last Meeting * TSU claimed a over southeast Missouri In the final home game of the season, * * Vincent Sellers blocked a punt with under five minutes to play to set up the game winning scoring drive. * Lane Clark connected on his third field goal of the day, a 44 yarder, with just over two minutes on the clock to propel the Tigers to their sixth win of the season. * Sellers secured the win as he broke up a pass on a fourth down attempt. * Michael Hughes went for 196 passing yards, hitting Steven Newbold for five passes totaling 153 yards on the day. * Mahlon Medley caught a 28-yard touchdown pass, while senior fullback Terence Harris had the first touch of his career, resulting in a nine-yard Tiger touchdown. * TSU allowed only 83 passing yards from the Redhawks, * LaQuarius Cook and Chris Collins tied for a team-high nine tackles. Series Information: This is the 26th meeting with the Tigers holding a advantage. The teams first met in 1991, with SEMO earning a win. The Tigers gained their first win in the series a year later (1992), The Redhawks recorded the next three wins, before the Tigers went on a five game win streak. SEMO won the meeting in 2014, 28-21, snapping a three game run by the Tigers. TSU bounced back with a victory in Cape Girardeau in 2016 and a win at Hale Stadium in Last 10 Results: 2017 Tennessee State 23, Southeast Missouri Tennessee State 32, Southeast Missouri Southeast Missouri 28, Tennessee State Tennessee State 40, Southeast Missouri Tennessee State 40, Southeast Missouri Tennessee State 55, Southeast Missouri Southeast Missouri 19, Tennessee State Tennessee State 23, Southeast Missouri Southeast Missouri 27, Tennessee State 20 OT 2006 Tennessee State 31, Southeast Missouri 0 Tennessee State University Football

29 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 10 Jacksonville State at Tennessee State Game 10 Nov. 10, 2018 William J. Hale Stadium () Nashville, Tenn Final Jacksonville State Tennessee State Preview * This marks the 13th meeting with Jacksonville State * Jacksonville State leads 10-2 the series * The two TSU wins have occured in Jacksonville (2006 and 2013) * Rod Reed is 1-6 versus the Gamecocks Last Meeting * TSU closed out the 2017 regular season with a 36-6 loss at No. 2 Jacksonville State. * The contest started as a defensive battle, before JSU broke it open in the second half. * The Tigers were held to 97 total yards and seven first downs in the contest. * The yardage was the lowest amount for a Tiger offense since * TSU s lone touchdown came in the third quarter as Michael Hughes found Chris Rowland for a 17 yard touchdown strike. * TSU was held to 15 yards rushing behind seven sacks totaling 60 yards. * Sabree Curtis led the Tigers running game with 57 yards on 12 carries. * Michael Hughes was held in check throwing for 82 yards. * The defense spent over 34 minutes on the field and gave up 493 yards of total offense. * The Tigers were able to combine for six tackles-for-loss. Series Information: This is the 12th meeting with the Gamecocks leading the series, 8-2. Seven of the 11 contests have been played in Jacksonville, Ala. where the Tigers are 2-5. The series began in 2003 when the Gamecocks became a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. JSU won the very first meeting, 34-7, in The Tigers first win came in 2006, TSU last won in 2013 with a victory at JSU. Last 10 Results: Jacksonville State 36, Tennessee State Jacksonville State 48, Tennessee State Jacksonville State 27, Tennessee State Tennessee State 31, Jacksonville State Jacksonville State 31, Tennessee State 28 (OT) Jacksonville State 38, Tennessee State Jacksonville State 24, Tennessee State Jacksonville State 26, Tennessee State Tennessee State 38, Jacksonville State Jacksonville State 33, Tennessee State 3 #BigBlueRising

30 2018 Game Recaps tennessee State at Austin Peay (Oct. 6, 2018) Game 11 UT Martin at Tennessee State Game 11 Nov. 17, 2018 William J. Hale Stadium () Nashville, Tenn Final UT Martin Tennessee State Preview * This is the 28th meeting between Tennessee State and UT Martin * Tennessee State is all-time versus UT Martin * TSU is 11-3 in Nashville versus the Skyhawks * Reed is 3-5 versus UT Martin * 2018 Sgt. York Standings: Austin Peay 0-0, UT Martin 0-0, Tennessee State 0-0, Tennessee Tech 0-0 Last Meeting * The #20 Tigers dropped a road contest at #24 UT Martin. * UT Martin sprinted out to a 24-0 lead in the second quarter. * The Tigers responded with 16 unanswered points to trim the Skyhawks edge down to with 9:10 left in the third. * UT Martin answered with a touchdown late in the third for the final score. * TSU s defense was led by Justin North s 11 tackles, including five solos. * Vincent Sellers and Chris Collins added eight tackles apiece. * TSU quarterback Treon Harris rushed for a third-quarter touchdown. * DeVon Johnson returned a kickoff 96 yards in the second quarter for a score. Series Information: This will be the 28th meeting between the two teams. TSU leads the series, The first contest was held in 1976 as UTM came away with a victory. The Tigers came back the following year for their first win with a convincing 55-7 decision. The Big Blue won nine straight contests from The Tigers snapped the Skyhawks two game win streak in 2016 with a win at Hale Steadium. TSU's last win over the Skyhawks on the road came in 2013, Tennessee State has not lost more than two consecutive games to UTM. Last 10 Results: UT Martin 31, Tennessee State Tennessee State 34, UT Martin UT Martin 28, Tennessee State UT Martin 21, Tennessee State Tennessee State 29, UT Martin UT Martin 35, Tennessee State Tennessee State 35, UT Martin UT Martin 37, Tennessee State UT Martin 28, Tennessee State Tennessee State 37, UT Martin 20 Tennessee State University Football