| Tennessee State Tigers football | |||
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| First season | 1912 | ||
| Athletic director | Dr. Mikki Allen | ||
| Head coach | Eddie George 3rd season, 15–18 (.455) | ||
| Stadium | Nissan Stadium and Hale Stadium (capacity: 69,143 and 10,000) | ||
| Year built | 1999 | ||
| Field surface | Tifsport Bermuda Sod | ||
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | Big South–OVC | ||
| Past conferences | SIAC (1926–1929) MAA (1945–1966) | ||
| All-time record | 555–288–33 (.652) | ||
| Bowl record | 8–1–1 (.850) | ||
| Playoff appearances | 6 | ||
| Playoff record | 3–6 | ||
| Claimed national titles | 12 (Div. II): 1973 (Poll) (Black College): 1946, 1947, 1954, 1956, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1979, 1982, 2013 | ||
| Unclaimed national titles | 4 (Black College):1953, 1983, 1984, 2012 | ||
| Conference titles | 16 | ||
| Colors | Reflex blue and white[1] | ||
| Website | TSUTigers.com | ||
The Tennessee State Tigers football program represents Tennessee State University in the sport of American football. The Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as member of the Big South–OVC Football Association.
- ^ Tennessee State University Brand Guide (PDF). December 31, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2022.