Tennessee State football will renew its rivalry with Jackson State starting in the 2026 season. To celebrate the revival of the series TSU will play Jackson State in the John A. Merritt Classic on Aug ...

Tennessee State released its 2026 football schedule with the opener in the John Merritt Classic at Nissan Stadium followed by a visit to Georgia.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) and Tennessee State University (TSU) will renew a long-standing football rivalry. The two teams will meet in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic on ...

One of the greatest defensive players in NFL history is back at his HBCU alma mater in a full-circle return to the sideline.

NFL and Tennessee State University football legend Richard Dent will join the Tigers staff coaching staff. According to a release, Dent will act as a special advisor to head coach Reggie Barlow. In ...

Tennessee State has added an NFL legend to the coaching staff, as Reggie Barlow hires former Super Bowl MVP Richard Dent.