Tennessee State and Morgan State are set to revive an old HBCU football rivalry, as the programs have agreed to a home-and-home series beginning in the 2026 season.
The Tigers will host the Bears on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, then travel to Baltimore for the return matchup in the 2027 season, according to a news release.
TSU, Morgan State Announce H/H Football Series Beginning in 2026https://t.co/WW2PZQjR4H
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) January 24, 2026
The upcoming series reunites two storied programs with a brief but memorable history. Tennessee State holds an unbeaten record against Morgan State, including a 14-0 win at the 1972 Atlanta Ebony Classic and a 21-0 shutout in 1985 at Vanderbilt Stadium.
The Tigers later claimed back-to-back victories — 52-10 in Baltimore (1986) and 37-17 in Nashville (1987).
The 2026 meeting will be the first between the programs in nearly 40 years, adding a nostalgic chapter to HBCU football while spotlighting two institutions steeped in tradition and pride.
