Tennessee State limited Charleston Southern to 277 total yards and 67 rushing yards, but three turnovers—including a pick-six—proved decisive in a 20-7 home loss. The Tigers scored their only touchdown in the fourth quarter and fell to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Charleston Southern outgained Tennessee State, 277-136.
  • The Tigers committed 3 turnovers; Charleston Southern scored 13 points off them.
  • Tennessee State forced 4 fumbles and recovered 1.
  • Byron McNair completed 7 of 12 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown; Cam Bulluck caught 4 passes for 53 yards and the score.
Yes, But

Tennessee State’s defense disrupted the Buccaneers and held them to 2 yards per rushing attempt, but the offense couldn’t turn that pressure into enough points. The Tigers also failed to capitalize after recovering a fumble at Charleston Southern’s 16-yard line, missing a field goal.

State of Play
  • Charleston Southern improved to 4-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play.
  • Tennessee State is 2-6 overall and 0-3 in conference play.
  • The Tigers travel to Lindenwood next, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Charles, Missouri.
What’s Next

Tennessee State faces Lindenwood on Saturday. The game will stream on ESPN+ and air on 102.1 FM The Ville.

Bottom Line

Tennessee State’s defensive effort kept the game within reach, but turnovers and missed chances outweighed it. Protecting the ball will be essential to changing the Tigers’ conference fortunes.