Exciting News: Tennessee State Football 2024 Schedule Announced! #RoarCity #GUTS

The anticipation is building as the 2024 football schedule for Tennessee State has finally been set. With 12 games on the docket, fans are gearing up for an exciting season ahead.

The Tigers will kick off their season on August 31 at home in the 26th John A. Merritt Classic against Mississippi Valley State. This will be a rematch from their last meeting in 2019, where Tennessee State emerged victorious with a 26-20 win.

One of the highlights of the schedule is the first-ever meeting between Tennessee State and North Dakota State on September 7 in Fargo, North Dakota. The Tigers will then face Arkansas Pine Bluff in the Southern Heritage Classic, a matchup they have historically dominated with a 3-1 series edge.

Eddie George and the Tigers will hit the road again on September 21 to take on Tennessee Tech, looking to avenge a 35-0 loss from last season. After a three-game road trip, Tennessee State will return home on September 28 to face Charleston Southern, a team that handed them a 35-21 loss in their last meeting.

The season will feature matchups against Lindenwood, Eastern Illinois, Howard University, UT Martin, Western Illinois, Gardner-Webb, and Southeast Missouri. With a mix of home and away games, the Tigers will be looking to improve on their 6-5 record from last season and make a statement in the upcoming campaign.

Fans are already marking their calendars and getting ready to cheer on the Tigers as they aim for a successful season in Roar City. Stay tuned for all the action and excitement as Tennessee State football takes the field in 2024.