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Ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP poll, the Bulldogs aim for their first national championship since 2022, opening the 2026 season with a game that will test new offensive talent and a defense seeking more pressure.
A recap of the week’s most impactful performances by OVC football players.
Tennessee State University opened its season with a 26‑24 loss to Jackson State in a tightly contested game at Vanderbilt's FirstBank Stadium.
Tennessee State led late but Jackson State rallied with an 88‑yard touchdown pass and a 21‑yard field goal to win 26‑24 in front of 32,467 fans.
Southeast Missouri State edged Indiana State 23-21, while Jackson State slipped past Tennessee State 26-24 in a pair of tightly contested openers.
Virginia Union enters the 2026 CIAA football season as the clear favorite, with a blend of returning talent, strategic coaching changes, and a competitive field that promises a thrilling championship race.
Fourteen Tennessee State athletes earn preseason recognition across offense, defense and special teams, while the program is projected to finish eighth and contend against a favored UT Martin squad.