Tuskegee and Tennessee State Football Programs Highlighted in 2026 Season

Tuskegee University’s Golden Tigers will appear on multiple national television broadcasts as part of the 2026 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schedule, marking a prominent presence for the historic program.

Tennessee State University has 14 football players named to the OVC‑Big South 2026 Preseason Watch List, including quarterback Daylin Lee and several offensive, defensive and special‑teams standouts. The conference also released its preseason coaches poll, projecting Tennessee State to finish eighth.

Both announcements underscore the growing visibility of HBCU football programs ahead of the upcoming collegiate season.