Tennessee State returns to Nissan Stadium on Saturday for its Homecoming matchup against Howard, marking the first-ever meeting between the programs in Nashville. The Bison enter at 3-3 after a bye week and have yet to play a home game this season, while the Tigers look to rebound from a 28-12 road loss at Southeast Missouri and snap a five-game skid.

SERIES INFORMATION: This marks the third all-time meeting between Tennessee State and Howard. TSU has won both meetings with Saturday's contest at Nissan being the first game in Music City. 

Tennessee State (1-5, 0-3) at Howard (3-3, 0-0)
Date: Sat., October 18, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM CT
Location: NASHVILLE
Venue: Nissan Stadium (69,143)
 
TV: ESPN+
Dan Laing (pxp)
Dean Cokinos (Analyst)

Radio: WNSR — 560 AM, 95.9 FM (Nashville), 107.9 FM (Smyrna)
Sirius XM: Ch. 145 (app)
Stream: TSU Tigers App, WNSR.com, Alexa (Play WNSR)
Greg Pogue (pxp)
Chris Sanders (analyst)
 
Social: @TSU_Tigers | @TSUTigersFB
Game Notes: TSU | Howard
Game Day Information:  Watch | Live Stats

WEEK 7 BY THE NUMBERS:

2: Kicker Freddy Perez stayed perfect on the day, connecting on two 36-yard field goals to keep TSU within reach early.

2: Byron Davis and Brendan Hale each grabbed an interception, giving TSU its first multi-pick game of the year. Davis picked up his second INT of the season. 

3: Three Tigers — James Stewart, Stephon Shivers, and Davis — registered sacks or turnovers, showcasing playmaking balance on defense.

9: The Tigers' defense recorded nine tackles for loss, one of their most disruptive performances of the season.

10: Ten different Tigers recorded at least one tackle for loss or pass breakup, reflecting strong depth and defensive rotation.

29:34: The Tigers nearly split possession time evenly, controlling the ball for 29 minutes, 34 seconds against one of the OVC-Big South's top offenses.

33.3%: TSU matched SEMO on third-down efficiency, converting six of 18 attempts to extend key drives.

50: Running back Zack Simmons-Brown broke free for a 50-yard touchdown run, the Tigers' longest offensive play of the year.

225: Quarterbacks Byron McNair and Caleb McCreary combined for 225 passing yards, TSU's second-highest total of the season.