TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS FOOTBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Reggie Barlow's Tennessee State program competes in the Ohio Valley Conference as a Football Championship Subdivision team, fielding a 100-player roster that represents one of Nashville's two major college football programs. Founded in 1912, the university has grown to 8,198 students while maintaining its commitment to FCS athletics. The Tigers play their home games at their on-campus venue, which serves as the centerpiece of the program's operations in Tennessee's capital city.

Nashville's historically Black university carries significant regional importance within the OVC, where Tennessee State remains a fixture in FCS competition. Barlow's coaching staff oversees the day-to-day operations of a program that balances the demands of FCS scheduling with the educational mission of the 111-year-old institution. The Tigers compete during the traditional fall season, positioning themselves within the conference's competitive structure alongside peers across the region.

KEY FACTS

SchoolTennessee State University
SportFootball
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationNashville, Tennessee
VenueHome Venue
Head CoachReggie Barlow

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
61Christopher BarnettOL
80Plexico BrooksWR
55Breon BrownOL
58Shamar CrawfordOL
44Ethan CunninghamRB
13Nicholas CyrusQB
81Terence DotsonWR
14Tyson EdwardsWR
60Darien FarmerOL
0Jayden GuyWR
12Ryder HaganQB
78Parker HardenOL
21Lucas HarklessWR
89Jason Hoath Jr.TE
71Jackson HowellOL
71Robert HowellOL
17Justin HughesWR
70Jesse IgweOL
77Jakhye IrbyOL
63Veguer Jean-JumeauOL
23Tysean JeffersonRB
86Christian JonesTE
7Juice MajorsWR
69KJ McCouOL
8Caleb McCrearyQB
10Byron McNairQB
9Brock MontgomeryWR
37Johnothan MooreRB
54Darius NealsOL
53Steven NelsonOL
6Jonathan PalmerQB
31Trevor Pearson IIRB
24Taveon PorterRB
16Exavious ReedTE
2Snap ReedWR
19Joshua ReeseQB
1Kendric RhymesRB
87Connor RuthTE
29Ryan ScreenWR
30Zack Simmons-BrownRB
16Devaughn SlaughterWR
56Anthony SmithOL
84Amari SouthallWR
5Devon StarlingRB
22Anthony TaylorWR
73Joel Van-TagoeOL
33Duece WalkerRB
83LJ WalkerWR
85Deon WigginsWR
66Kennedy WilbertOL
38Lelan WilhoiteRB
75Arlington Williams Jr.OL
96Shaun AyersDT
28Kaiki BakerDB
35Alijah BivansLB
97Terence Carpenter IIDE
32Jayden ColemanDB
49Brandon CollinsDE
21Jayden CookDB
27Byron DavisDB
13Dominique DixonDB
55Camron DouglasDL
51Epoki FakaosiLB
37Jacorris ForemanDB
57Gavin ForshaLB
15Jakobe FreemanDB
3Micah GayLB
94Demetrius GoreDT
52Bryce GrayDT
50Joshua GreenDT
8Brendan HaleDB
4Marlon HuffDT
91Khy'Lek JarrettDE
33Taeshawn JeffersonDB
19Ravon JohnsonDE
-Mikeece JonesDB
26Jalen LaBrancheDB
45Zachariah LeeLB
29Joshua MaloneDB
0Braelen PerryDL
18Jaylon PriceDE
36Caleb ReidLB
11Brent RoweLB
10Syncere SafeeullahDB
22DuJuan Sharp IIIDB
2Stephon ShiversDT
42Darius SmithDB
99Lathun SnipesDL
7James StewartDE
17Jaylin SuggsDB
25Sammy TaylorLB
1Jashon WatkinsDB
94Micah WilliamsDL
41Daniel BravoPK
43Kyle HicksLS
39Roman MathisPK
46Coby MayPK
4Freddy PerezPK
90Connor RidderhoffLS
15Mark ShenoudaP

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Tennessee State Football compete in?
Tennessee State Tigers Football competes in the Ohio Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Tennessee State play football home games?
Tennessee State Football plays home games at Home Venue in Nashville, TN.
Who is the head coach of Tennessee State Football?
The head coach of Tennessee State Tigers Football is Reggie Barlow.
When was Tennessee State Football program established?
The establishment date for Tennessee State Football is not currently available.