Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:30 PM ET

Eastern Illinois plays at Tennessee State on Saturday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 22nd meeting; Eastern Illinois leads the series 12–⁠9.

AwayEastern Illinois2–⁠5 in 2026
HomeTennessee State2–⁠5 in 2026

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Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee State 56% to win.

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Eastern Illinois leads 12–⁠9 in 21 meetings.

Recent meetings
2025Eastern Illinois 31, Tennessee State 7
2024Tennessee State 41, Eastern Illinois 17
2023Eastern Illinois 30, Tennessee State 17
2022Tennessee State 37, Eastern Illinois 17
2021Tennessee State 28, Eastern Illinois 0
2020Tennessee State 21, Eastern Illinois 20

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