Tennessee State returns to action Saturday still searching for its first OVC-Big South win of the season as the Tigers host Lindenwood at Nissan Stadium. TSU is coming off a narrow 17-16 loss to Western Illinois, its fourth straight conference defeat, while the Lions enter the matchup looking to rebound after back-to-back losses following wins over Charleston Southern and UT Martin.

SERIES INFORMATION: Saturday marks the third all-time meeting between Tennessee State and Lindenwood, with the Tigers holding a 2-0 advantage in the series. TSU won last year's contest 24-20, rallying with 17 second-half points to secure the victory.

Tennessee State (2-6, 0-4) vs Lindenwood (3-5, 2-2)
Date: Sat., November 1, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM CT
Location: NASHVILLE
Venue: Nissan Stadium (69,143)
 
TV: ESPN+
Dan Laing (pxp)
Darren Arbet (Analyst)

Radio: WNSR — 560 AM, 95.9 FM (Nashville), 107.9 FM (Smyrna)
Sirius XM: Ch. 988 (app)
Stream: TSU Tigers App, WNSR.com, Alexa (Play WNSR)
Greg Pogue (pxp)
Dean Cokinos  (analyst)
 
Social: @TSU_Tigers | @TSUTigersFB
Game Notes: TSU | LIN
Game Day Information:  Watch | Live Stats

WEEK 9 BY THE NUMBERS:

3: Kicker Freddy Perez connected on three of five field goals, including two from beyond 40 yards. He has now made four field goals of 40-plus yards this season.

3: TSU was 3-for-3 on fourth-down attempts, keeping key drives alive.

5: Tackles recorded by Byron Davis, pacing a defense that held WIU under 200 total yards.

21: First downs by the Tigers, including 12 on the ground.

39:13: Time of possession for TSU, controlling the clock for 39 minutes, 13 seconds.

41.0: Average yards per punt by Mark Shenouda, including a long punt pinned inside the 20.

164: Rushing yards for the Tigers, led by Zack Simmons-Brown's season-best 98 yards.

187: Passing yards from Byron McNair (18 of 27, one TD).

351: Total yards of offense for TSU, outgaining Western Illinois 351-196.