What conference does East Tennessee State Football compete in?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Football competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does East Tennessee State play football home games?

East Tennessee State Football plays home games at Home Venue in Johnson City, TN.

Who is the head coach of East Tennessee State Football?

The head coach of East Tennessee State Buccaneers Football is Will Healy.

When was East Tennessee State Football program established?

The establishment date for East Tennessee State Football is not currently available.

EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS FOOTBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in the Tri-Cities region of Johnson City, Tennessee, East Tennessee State University fields a 100-player football roster competing at the Division I FCS level within the Southern Conference. Founded in 1911, ETSU serves a student body of 13,483 and has established itself as a regional competitor in the FCS landscape. Will Healy leads the Buccaneers program, directing a squad that competes in one of college football's most competitive subdivision conferences featuring programs across multiple southeastern states.

East Tennessee State's football operation represents a significant commitment to athletics at a university whose athletic programs compete directly against established regional rivals. The Southern Conference includes historic programs and well-funded competitors, positioning the Buccaneers in a challenging but rewarding conference environment. With a full roster of 100 players, ETSU maintains the depth necessary to compete across a competitive FCS schedule while representing the university and Johnson City community in the fall season. The program's presence in the Southern Conference provides extensive regional exposure and opportunities for student-athletes to compete at a high collegiate level.

KEY FACTS

School	East Tennessee State University
Sport	Football
Conference	Southern Conference
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Johnson City, Tennessee
Venue	Home Venue
Head Coach	Will Healy

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
21	Jason Albritton	RB	5' 9"	220 lbs	Junior
73	Joshua Benson	OL	6' 7"	337 lbs	Freshman
82	Izay Bridges	WR	5' 8"	160 lbs	Freshman
88	Charlie Browder	TE	6' 7"	255 lbs	Senior
13	Jackson Byrd	QB	6' 0"	190 lbs	Freshman
71	Johnathan Cline	OL	6' 4"	315 lbs	Sophomore
68	JT Cook	OL	6' 2"	230 lbs	Freshman
18	Zion Cooley	TE	6' 4"	223 lbs	Freshman
6	Jacolby Criswell	QB	6' 1"	230 lbs	Senior
2	Jackson Crosby	WR	5' 10"	185 lbs	Senior
80	Koda Cutlip	WR	6' 3"	175 lbs	Freshman
48	Jaiden Daniels	RB	5' 8"	165 lbs	Freshman
56	Connor Doeren	OL	6' 5"	260 lbs	Freshman
70	Eli Dorton	OL	6' 5"	290 lbs	Freshman
79	Mitchell Dunlap	OL	6' 5"	265 lbs	Freshman
20	Weston Edmondson	QB	6' 5"	220 lbs	Freshman
23	Khalil Eichelberger	RB	5' 10"	225 lbs	Junior
42	Chauncey Felts	RB	5' 10"	205 lbs	Freshman
77	Ashton Flinn	OL	6' 4"	290 lbs	Senior
12	Ephraim Floyd	WR	5' 10"	190 lbs	Senior
1	Justin Franklin	WR	5' 8"	160 lbs	Senior
19	Xavier Gaillardetz	WR	6' 0"	204 lbs	Junior
7	Sterling Galban	WR	5' 10"	170 lbs	Senior
72	Eli Greene	OL	6' 2"	275 lbs	Freshman
51	Isaiah Hall	OL	6' 3"	270 lbs	Freshman
8	Jeremiah Harrison	WR	6' 1"	178 lbs	Freshman
3	Devontae Houston	RB	5' 10"	163 lbs	Senior
0	Cole Keller	TE	6' 5"	240 lbs	Senior
84	Hudson Makuch	WR	5' 11"	187 lbs	Freshman
86	Matthew Manning	WR	6' 1"	180 lbs	Freshman
55	Will McCraw	OL	6' 4"	265 lbs	Senior
11	Cade McNamara	QB	6' 1"	205 lbs	Senior
10	Jake McNamara	QB	5' 11"	196 lbs	Sophomore
4	Hakeem Meggett	WR	6' 2"	180 lbs	Senior
40	Vashawn Nalls	TE	6' 3"	210 lbs	Freshman
65	Cole Norred	OL	6' 3"	280 lbs	Freshman
5	Karim Page	WR	6' 0"	178 lbs	Senior
58	Maddox Radcliffe	OL	6' 0"	256 lbs	Sophomore
26	D'Marius Rucker	RB	5' 9"	193 lbs	Freshman
83	Colin Rutland	TE	6' 7"	240 lbs	Freshman
24	Ezra Sexton	RB	5' 11"	181 lbs	Sophomore
64	Braxton Shipp	OL	6' 3"	290 lbs	Senior
81	Taharin Sudderth	TE	6' 2"	239 lbs	Senior
60	Micah Sumpter	OL	6' 4"	300 lbs	Junior
75	Frankie Tinilau	OL	6' 6"	325 lbs	Sophomore
74	Jay Wade	OL	6' 1"	278 lbs	Sophomore
14	Trenton Wanjogu	WR	6' 1"	185 lbs	Freshman
85	Travien Watson	WR	5' 11"	175 lbs	Sophomore
52	Frank West	OL	6' 3"	320 lbs	Freshman
1	Brian Alston	DL	6' 2"	264 lbs	Sophomore
10	Ty Anderson	LB	6' 1"	210 lbs	Senior
30	Drew Armbrister	LB	5' 11"	225 lbs	Freshman
17	Marlon Ayers Jr.	DB	5' 11"	163 lbs	Sophomore
99	Mason Ball	DL	6' 4"	253 lbs	Freshman
98	Jai Barnes	DL	6' 2"	300 lbs	Senior
18	Ryan Barrett	DB	6' 1"	185 lbs	Sophomore
14	Qua Birdsong	LB	6' 3"	202 lbs	Sophomore
36	Alijuan Bleechington	DB	6' 3"	180 lbs	Freshman
5	Jimmy Bowdry	DB	5' 11"	185 lbs	Senior
47	Ramani Bruton	DB	5' 11"	170 lbs	Freshman
44	Grant Bullard	LB	6' 0"	205 lbs	Sophomore
3	Kaven Call	DL	6' 3"	240 lbs	Sophomore
16	Javion Clark	DB	6' 2"	190 lbs	Sophomore
35	Jeremiah Curry	LB	5' 11"	205 lbs	Freshman
0	Chris Davis Jr.	LB	6' 3"	235 lbs	Senior
33	Dre Delinois	LB	6' 1"	220 lbs	Junior
31	Brycen Dowdell	DB	6' 2"	180 lbs	Freshman
2	Jason Duclona	DB	6' 1"	185 lbs	Sophomore
28	Jamari Farmer	LB	6' 0"	210 lbs	Freshman
32	Drew Francis	LB	6' 3"	228 lbs	Senior
11	Moin Gammage	DB	5' 9"	160 lbs	Junior
15	CJ Gilmore	DB	5' 11"	160 lbs	Junior
19	Andrew Hand	DB	6' 1"	180 lbs	Freshman
93	Ki'Shawn Harvey	DL	6' 1"	312 lbs	Sophomore
25	Cole Horine	DB	5' 11"	193 lbs	Sophomore
90	Dailen Howard	DL	6' 1"	260 lbs	Junior
22	Nick Hunter	LB	6' 5"	218 lbs	Senior
46	Samuel Iroh	LB	6' 1"	206 lbs	Freshman
7	Mike Jenkins	DB	6' 2"	167 lbs	Junior
12	Kensly Johnson	DB	5' 11"	185 lbs	Senior
91	Brenden LeBlanc	DL	6' 0"	262 lbs	Junior
59	Taylor McClure	LB	6' 1"	210 lbs	Freshman
50	Josh Meltzer	DL	6' 1"	250 lbs	Sophomore
43	Logan Miller	DB	5' 9"	160 lbs	Freshman
45	Trevor Moffitt	LB	6' 2"	214 lbs	Senior
13	Jackson Norkunas	DB	5' 9"	170 lbs	Freshman
6	Jivon Oggs	DB	5' 10"	180 lbs	Junior
95	Jaden Pierce	DL	6' 3"	285 lbs	Freshman
97	Isaiah Potts	DL	6' 1"	305 lbs	Senior
20	Tywan Royal	DB	6' 0"	180 lbs	Junior
29	Elijah Taylor	LB	6' 2"	212 lbs	Junior
49	Isaiah Thomas	LB	6' 2"	220 lbs	Freshman
9	William Wells	DB	6' 2"	185 lbs	Senior
8	Rashad Whitehead	DL	6' 3"	255 lbs	Senior
16	Nate Brackett	P	6' 4"	221 lbs	Senior
41	Nathan Holbrook	PK	6' 2"	205 lbs	Freshman
15	Ewan Johnson	PK	5' 10"	180 lbs	Junior
17	Ethan Lane	PK	6' 0"	180 lbs	Freshman
39	Oscar Roden	PK	6' 5"	200 lbs	Senior
37	Hayden Ross	LS	6' 1"	175 lbs	Freshman

OTHER SPORTS AT EAST TENNESSEE STATE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does East Tennessee State Football compete in?: East Tennessee State Buccaneers Football competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does East Tennessee State play football home games?: East Tennessee State Football plays home games at Home Venue in Johnson City, TN.
Who is the head coach of East Tennessee State Football?: The head coach of East Tennessee State Buccaneers Football is Will Healy.
When was East Tennessee State Football program established?: The establishment date for East Tennessee State Football is not currently available.