Bobby Wilder says ETSU coach Will Healy is spreading “rat poison” ahead of the ranked showdown with Tennessee Tech, but it comes from mutual respect.

James Madison has been a powerhouse in its four years at the FBS level. Now it's up to Billy Napier to keep it all going.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NCAAF game between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and UNC Tar Heels on Sept. 12, 2026.

(AP) — TJ Peyton ran for 110 yards and a touchdown and East Tennessee State rallied from an early deficit to beat The Citadel 34-16 on Saturday.The Buccaneers (5-2, 3-0 Southern Conference), who entered ranked 24th in the Stats Perform poll, got touchdowns from all three units.

The Tar Heels host the Buccaneers in their home opener this Saturday. Let's look at the key matchups for Week 2 at Kenan Stadium.

UNC wasted no time making its impact during Saturday's home football opener, winning by 32 points against ETSU.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Kamden Sixkiller threw for a career-high 343 yards and accounted for four touchdowns as Campbell opened the 2026 season with a 49-37 victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday at Bank of Tennessee Field at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. In the first meeting between the programs, Campbell (1-0) piled up 514 yards of total offense and scored touchdowns on seven of its 11 ...