Excellence Realized: Looking back on a year to remember

ETSU athletics enjoyed a banner year of success over the last 365 days. Take a look back at this memorable year in "Excellence Realized," a story told though Adobe Spark.


ETSU to hold tours of football stadium on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 28, 2017) – After holding stadium tours at last month’s “100 Days to Kickoff” celebration, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that they will hold tours of the Football Stadium this Thursday, June 29.


ETSU men earn second-straight Commissioner’s Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 30, 2017) – With the completion of the spring seasons of league competition, the ETSU men’s programs were awarded its second-straight Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup, which is the all-sport trophy that is presented to the conference’s best all-around men’s program.


ETSU reaches 100 days to kickoff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2017) – 100 days and counting…


Coach Torbush releases summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information on the Buccaneers’ summer camps on Friday. The Bucs will hold the Carl Torbush Friday Night Lights Football Camp on June 9 as well as the Carl Torbush Elite Football Camp on June 10.


Defense rallies for win in MSHA Spring Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2017) – Highlighted by four forced turnovers and 14 unanswered points, the Buccaneer defense rallied for a 28-21 win over the offense to cap off the 2017 Mountain States Health Alliance Spring Football Game on Saturday afternoon at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Football hosts State of the Program breakfast

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2017) – Prior to the MSHA Spring Game, the ETSU football team held a State of the Program breakfast for former lettermen on Saturday morning inside the Humphreys Center.


Football to hold MSHA Spring Game on Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2017) – Join a fun-filled day with the Buccaneers on Saturday.


Bouyer named to Class of 2017 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholars

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – ETSU sophomore defensive lineman Chris Bouyer (Rock Hill, S.C.) was named to the Class of 2017 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholars, which was announced by Diverse Magazine.


ETSU Athletics announces “Legacy Day” planned for April 11th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – On Tuesday, April 11th, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will launch a special day of giving in support of Buccaneer student-athletes.


“Big Buccaneer Bash” Auction set for Saturday, April 8th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host its annual “BIG Buccaneer Bash” Excellence Fund Auction in support of the program’s student-athletes this Saturday evening, April 8th at the ETSU/Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center.


ETSU Football Spring Scrimmage Report #2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2017) – Highlighted by two defensive touchdowns, along with 606 yards of total offense with six scores (three passing/three rushing), the ETSU football team wrapped up the third week of spring practice by holding its second scrimmage on Thursday afternoon outside on the practice fields.


Bucs to hold second spring scrimmage Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2017) – The ETSU football team will hold its second spring scrimmage this Thursday afternoon on the outdoor practice fields adjacent the Basler Center for Physical Activity. The scrimmage is set to begin at 4:30 p.m.


ETSU Football Spring Scrimmage Report #1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2017) – The ETSU football team wrapped up its second week of spring practice by holding its first scrimmage of the season on Thursday afternoon outside on the practice fields, adjacent the Basler Center for Physical Activity.


Football releases details regarding Thursday’s scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced details regarding this Thursday’s spring scrimmage.


Bucs wrap up day one of spring practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2017) – Following off-season workouts in the weight room, the ETSU football team hit the gridiron for the first time this spring as the Buccaneers wrapped up day one of spring practice on Monday.


ETSU athletics announces “Embrace Excellence Initiatives”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2017) – During a gathering inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center Thursday afternoon, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics unveiled innovative fund-raising initiatives aimed at improving facilities and developing new resources that will provide opportunities for student-athletes throughout the Buccaneers program.


Bucs alter spring practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2017) – Due to inclement weather expected to the Tri-Cities region this week, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced changes to the Buccaneers’ spring practice schedule on Tuesday.


Torbush adds three more to 2017 roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced on Thursday that they have added three more Buccaneers to the 2017 roster. Caden Harbin (Knoxville, Tenn.), Conner Johnson (Johnson City, Tenn.) and Kashif Warren (Knoxville, Tenn.) will be a part of the Buccaneer program this fall.


ETSU football announces spring practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2017) – East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced the Buccaneers’ spring practice schedule on Tuesday.


ETSU football announces walk-on tryout information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information Friday regarding an upcoming tryout for walk-on players.


Torbush hires Dewayne Alexander as offensive line coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush announced on Thursday that Dewayne Alexander has accepted the position to be the Buccaneers' new offensive line coach.


ETSU football announces 25-man signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2017) – The ETSU football team wrapped up its National Signing Day coverage by holding a press conference to announce the signing of 25 student-athletes on Wednesday.


SIGNING DAY CENTRAL PRESENTED BY CHICK-FIL-A JOHNSON CITY

Follow ETSU football on National Signing Day via “Signing Day Central presented by Chick-fil-A Johnson City!”


Football announces details for National Signing Day coverage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released details regarding Wednesday’s National Signing Day for football.


ETSU places 45 on SoCon Fall Academic All-Conference

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 17, 2017) – The Southern Conference on Tuesday announced its Fall Academic All-Conference team with 45 ETSU student-athletes receiving academic all-conference recognition.


ETSU football announce mid-year signees

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2017) – East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Monday that Kaman Cooper Jr. (Warner Robins, Ga.) and Evan Wick (Hallettsville, Texas) have signed their national letter of intent to join the Buccaneer program in January.


Lott invited to College Gridiron Showcase

BEDFORD, Texas (Jan. 4, 2017) – East Tennessee State University senior defensive back Tavian Lott (D’Lo, Miss.) has accepted an invite to the 2017 College Gridiron Showcase, which will be held Jan. 7-11 at Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas.


ETSU football stadium video update

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2016) – As progress continues to be made on the Football Stadium, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Buccaneer Sports Network released a video update on Monday, which gives fans an inside look at the construction of the stadium.


ETSU football announces 2017 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2016) – After unveiling its opponent for the 2017 season opener last month, East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Monday the Buccaneers’ full schedule, which features six games inside their new on-campus stadium.


Powers to play in FCS National Bowl

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2016) – ETSU safety Ryan Powers (Jupiter, Fla.) will represent the Buccaneers in the 2016 FCS National Bowl, which will be played this Sunday, Dec. 4 at Daytona Beach Stadium.


Football places four on all-conference teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 22, 2016) – The ETSU football team had four Buccaneers earn all-conference honors as the Southern Conference announced its postseason award winners on Tuesday.


Football wraps up season with final weekly press conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2016) – ETSU football wrapped up its 2016 season by holding its end of the year press luncheon on Monday inside the Ward Room from the MSHA Athletic Center.


Jerman tabbed SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 21, 2016) – For the second time this season, ETSU sophomore kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors as the league office announced its weekly award winners on Monday for games played on Nov. 19.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” “Impact Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Defense, Jerman’s kick lift Bucs past No. 18 Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2016) – The 2016 season ended like it began for the ETSU Buccaneers – with an impressive win.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU vs. Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2016) – The ETSU football team wraps up its 2016 season as the Bucs host No. 18 Samford Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


ETSU hosts Samford Saturday in season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2016) – After knocking off Kennesaw State 77 days ago in its season opener, the ETSU football team wraps up its 2016 season on Saturday as the Bucs host #18 Samford at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.


Stinson named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – ETSU sophomore running back Jajuan Stinson (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, which was announced Wednesday by the league office.


ETSU Homecoming Week – A story told through Adobe Spark

As ETSU wrapped up its successful Homecoming week last weekend, take a look back at the Bucs’ win over Fordham on the hardwood and win over Cumberland on the gridiron.


Football Weekly Press Conference – Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s season finale against Samford.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” “Impact Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Bucs take Homecoming win 23-16 over Cumberland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2016) – At first, it appeared that offense would determine the winner of Saturday’s matchup between ETSU’s football team and Cumberland University. In the end, it was the Buccaneers’ defense that made all the difference.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU vs. Cumberland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2016) – The ETSU football team returns home for the first time in three week as the Bucs host Cumberland Saturday afternoon. Kickoff for Homecoming is set for 1 p.m. at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Bucs welcome Cumberland on Homecoming Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2016) – Coming off a pair of road games, the ETSU football team returns to Kermit Tipton Stadium Saturday afternoon as the Bucs host Cumberland University on Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


ETSU football announces opponent for 2017 season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2016) – When the East Tennessee State University football team opens its new, on-campus stadium next season, the Buccaneers now know the opponent and day they will be playing.


Football Weekly Press Conference – Cumberland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Homecoming game versus Cumberland.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


ETSU drops heartbreaker at Mercer, 21-13

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 5, 2016) – Despite taking a 13-7 lead into the fourth quarter, the ETSU football team couldn’t hang on as Mercer struck for 14 unanswered points to rally for a 21-13 win over the Buccaneers on Saturday evening at Five Star Stadium.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 5, 2016) – The ETSU football team closes out its 2016 road schedule on Saturday afternoon as the Bucs take on Mercer at Five Star Stadium in Macon, Ga. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., and the game will be televised live on Fox Sports Southeast.


PREVIEW: ETSU Football at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 4, 2016) – The ETSU football team gears up for its final road trip of the season as the Buccaneers head to Macon, Ga., to take on Mercer Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at Five Star Stadium, and the game will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast.


Football Weekly Press Conference – Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference road game at Mercer.


Hunter tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 31, 2016) – ETSU junior defensive back Paul Hunter (Denton, Texas) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week as the league office announced its weekly honors on Monday.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Bucs fall on the road to No. 5 Citadel, 45-10

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2016) – Despite showing signs of respectability throughout much of the first half, the ETSU football team could not overcome an early onslaught of scores and a second half offensive surge from No. 5 The Citadel, ultimately falling to one of the nation’s top Football Championship Subdivision teams 45-10 Saturday afternoon at Johnson Hagood Stadium.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2016) – The ETSU football team opens its stretch of back-to-back road games on Saturday as the Bucs take on No. 5 The Citadel at 2 p.m., Johnson Hagood Stadium.


ETSU heads to Charleston to take on No. 5 The Citadel on Saturday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2016) – For the second time this month, the ETSU football team will face a team ranked in the top-five of the FCS Top-25 Poll, as the Buccaneers travel to Charleston to take on No. 5 The Citadel on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Johnson Hagood Stadium.


Bucs & Books: ETSU Football, Harold McCormick partner for Family Reading Night

Coming off a 38-7 victory last week over West Virginia Wesleyan, East Tennessee State University’s football program and Harold McCormick Elementary School were able to push across the goal line for another win – of sorts.


Football Weekly Press Conference – The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference game at No. 5 The Citadel.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game Awards.


Bucs roll past West Virginia Wesleyan, 38-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2016) – That’s more like it.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. West Virginia Wesleyan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2016) – The ETSU football team hosts West Virginia Wesleyan in a non-conference game Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.


Bucs host West Virginia Wesleyan in “Blue Out” game Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2016) – The ETSU football team steps out of Southern Conference play on Thursday night as the Bucs host West Virginia Wesleyan at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and fans are encouraged to wear Blue for the “Blue Out” game.


Bucs' 1996 playoff team to be honored Thursday

As the ETSU football program prepares to take on West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. inside Kermit Tipton Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will also use the occasion to recognize one of the great teams in Buccaneer history, a group that is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of what was a magical season in Southern Conference play.


Football Weekly Press Conference – West Virginia Wesleyan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs gear up for their home non-conference game versus West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Bucs unable to stop Furman offensive surge, 52-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) – The Furman Paladins scored on their first eight possessions of the game and collected 511 yards in total offense on their way to a 52-7 win over the ETSU Buccaneers Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference football action at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. FURMAN

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) – The ETSU football team gears up for a pair of home games beginning Saturday afternoon when the Bucs host Furman at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.


PREVIEW: ETSU Football vs. Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2016) – The ETSU football team is back in action this Saturday as the Bucs host Furman at 12 p.m. from Kermit Tipton Stadium.


ETSU announces Youth Day promotion for Saturday’s football game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold a Youth Day promotion for this Saturday’s football game versus Furman.


Football Weekly Press Conference – Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference versus Furman.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game,” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Offensive struggles, penalties sink Bucs at VMI, 37-7

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 8, 2016) – The ETSU football team’s recent offensive struggles continued and untimely penalties also cost the Buccaneers Saturday afternoon at VMI, as the Keydets raced to an early first-half lead and ultimately won 37-7 at Foster Stadium.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 8, 2016) – The ETSU football team looks to snap its two-game skid as the Bucs head to Lexington, Va., for a Southern Conference game at VMI on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m., at Foster stadium.


Bucs travel to VMI on Saturday

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 7, 2016) – The ETSU football team returns to action this Saturday as the Bucs head to Lexington, Va., for a Southern Conference road game at VMI. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. at Foster Stadium.


Football Weekly Press Conference – VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference road game at VMI.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game,” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


No. 3 Chattanooga bests Bucs, 37-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2016) – The last time ETSU’s football team played Chattanooga, the Buccaneers won by a school record 61 points back in 2003. Unfortunately, the result was not as favorable thirteen years later.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. CHATTANOOGA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2016) – The ETSU football team is back in action Saturday afternoon as the Bucs host No. 3 Chattanooga at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.


Bucs set to host No. 3 Chattanooga Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2016) – After playing a pair of road games and a game at Bristol Motor Speedway, the ETSU football team is set to make its season debut at Kermit Tipton Stadium Saturday afternoon as the Bucs host No. 3 Chattanooga. Kickoff is set for noon.


Top 5 Things to Know: ETSU vs. Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2016) – As the ETSU football team prepares to take on No. 3 Chattanooga this Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to remind fans of five important “things to know” as they plan for their game day experience.


Football Weekly Press Conference – Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up to host third-ranked Chattanooga this Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and the “Scout Team Player of the Week” awards.


ETSU falls at Wofford, 31-0

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2016) – After posting a pair of comeback wins in its first two games this season, the ETSU football team was unable to follow suit for a third consecutive time. Wofford scored touchdowns on its first two possessions of the game and limited the Bucs to 76 total yards on offense as the Terriers defeated ETSU, 31-0, on Saturday afternoon at Gibbs Stadium.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU at WOFFORD

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2016) – The ETSU football team looks to remain undefeated as the Bucs gear up for their first Southern Conference road game Saturday afternoon at Wofford. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m., at Gibbs Stadium.


PREVIEW: ETSU Football at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 22, 2016) – After recording a pair of firsts in its first two wins of the season, the ETSU football team will look to check off another one off the list this Saturday as the Bucs head to Wofford. Kickoff is set for 1:34 p.m., at Gibbs Stadium.


Bucs to participate in COACH TO CURE MD this weekend at Wofford

WACO, Texas – For the ninth year in a row, college football coaches nationwide will join together in support of the Coach To Cure MD program, which will be held during games of Saturday, September 24, 2016. The annual effort has raised more than $1.2 million dollars to battle Duchenne muscular dystrophy.


Bucs receive votes in STATS FCS Top 25 Poll

CHICAGO (Sept. 19, 2016) – After posting wins in its first two games of the season, the ETSU football team has caught the attention of voting members in the STATS FCS Top 25 Poll.


Football Weekly Press Conference – Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference road game at Wofford.


Food City Bucs at Bristol -- A story told with Adobe Spark

Following football's historic win in front of record-setting crowd of 13,863 fans last Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway, the ETSU Photography Department took a look back at Gameday at The Last Great Colosseum.


Herink named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 19, 2016) – After setting career highs in passing yards, touchdowns and completions in Saturday’s win over Western Carolina, ETSU sophomore quarterback Austin Herink (Cleveland, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, as the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday.


Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game,” “Impact Play of the Game” and “Scout Team Players of the Week” awards.


STORIFY: A LOOK BACK AT ETSU'S HISTORIC WIN AT BMS

Playing in front of an ETSU single-game record crowd of 13,863, the Buccaneer football team rallied from an 18-point second quarter deficit to defeat Western Carolina, 34-31, in their Southern Conference opener on Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.


Bucs race past Western Carolina at BMS, 34-31

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2016) – For the ETSU football team, simply playing in a historic game wasn’t enough. The Buccaneers wanted to win it ... and they did.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. WESTERN CAROLINA

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2016) – After much anticipation, it’s time for ETSU and Western Carolina to racing.


ETSU, Western Carolina to rekindle SoCon rivalry Saturday in Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2016) – 4,684 days.


Football holds practice at Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2016) – In preparation for Saturday’s Food City Bucs at Bristol game, the ETSU football team held Thursday’s practice at Bristol Motor Speedway.


ETSU, Western Carolina To Go Racing Saturday

It is doubtful East Tennessee State quarterback Austin Herink has ever heard this over the public address system ...


Sigma Phi Epsilon to run game ball to Bristol Motor Speedway

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2016) – Eighteen miles separate East Tennessee State University from Bristol Motor Speedway.


Bristol Motor Speedway unveils trophy for Food City “Bucs at Bristol” game

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2016) – More football is set to be played inside the Last Great Colosseum.


Five things to know for Food City Bucs at Bristol

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2016) – In preparation for Saturday’s Food City Bucs at Bristol matchup between ETSU and Western Carolina at Bristol Motor Speedway, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is providing game day information to help fans enjoy this special event as Buccaneer football makes its historic return to the Southern Conference.


Football weekly press conference - Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2016) – Coming off its open week, the ETSU football team returned to game week on Monday.


FOOD CITY SERVING UP MORE FOOTBALL IN BRISTOL

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2016) – One heaping helping of football is not enough for Northeast Tennessee, so a longtime regional advocate is about to serve up seconds.


Student ticket allotment distributed for “Bucs at Bristol” game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2016) – The East Tennessee State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that its student ticket allotment for next Saturday’s football game at Bristol Motor Speedway has been fully distributed.


Buc Update Central - Episode I

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2016) – The Buccaneer Sports Network released its first episode of “Buc Update Central” on Wednesday.


Bucs named STATS FCS Team of the Week

CHICAGO (Sept. 6, 2016) – Coming off its thrilling 20-17 double-overtime win at Kennesaw State last Saturday night, the ETSU football team earned STATS FCS Team of the Week honors, which was released on Tuesday.


Weigel tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Week by College Sports Madness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2016) – Following a double-digit tackle performance in last weekend’s season-opening win at Kennesaw State, sophomore linebacker Dylan Weigel (Pickerington, Ohio) was tabbed Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week via College Sports Madness on Tuesday.


Jerman named SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 5, 2016) – ETSU sophomore kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, as the league office released its weekly football honors on Monday for games played from Sept. 1-3.


Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and the “Impact Play of the Game” awards.


STORIFY: A Look Back at ETSU's win at Kennesaw State

Take a look back at ETSU's season-opening 20-17 double overtime win at Kennesaw State on Saturday night at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga.


Bucs enjoy dramatic double overtime win over KSU in season opener

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2016) – What a difference a year can make.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. KENNESAW STATE

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2016) – The ETSU football team kicks off its 2016 season on Saturday night at Kennesaw State. Kickoff is slated for 7:07 p.m., at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.Below are the game day links (notes, video, audio, stats) for today’s game.


Bucs open season Saturday night at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 2, 2016) – The ETSU football team is set to open its 2016 season Saturday as the Buccaneers get a rematch with Kennesaw State.


ETSU Football releases two-deep for Kennesaw State game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2015) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush released ETSU’s depth chart to the media during Monday’s press luncheon.


Buccaneer Sports Network releases football coverage plans

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2016) – The Buccaneer Sports Network announced Tuesday its plans for both radio, television and web streaming coverage for the upcoming football season.


Football Weekly Press Conference – Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Game week is finally here for the ETSU football team.


ETSU football single game tickets on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that single game tickets for the Buccaneers’ 2016 football season are now available for purchase.


ETSU Football wraps up scrimmage Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 25, 2016) – The ETSU football team held its third and final scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


ETSU football season tickets are in the mail

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2016) – ETSU football season tickets have been printed, stuffed and dropped in the mail.


ETSU football to hold Fan Appreciation Night Thursday at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2016) – The ETSU football team will hold its third and final scrimmage of the preseason on Thursday night at 7 p.m., at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Lott named to Senior Bowl Watch List

MOBILE, Ala. (Aug. 24, 2016) – East Tennessee State University defensive back Tavian Lott (D’Lo, Miss.) was named to the Senior Bowl Watch List, which was released by the committee on Tuesday.


ETSU Football completes second fall camp scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 20, 2016) – The ETSU football team held its second scrimmage of fall camp inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on Saturday morning


ETSU Football Fall Camp Headquarters

This is the official headquarters for ETSU football's fall camp. Follow what's going on as the Buccaneers prep for the 2016 season. This page will be updated each day with coach/player interviews, highlights, social media coverage and news coverage throughout the Tri-Cities.


ETSU football alters weekend practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced changes to the Buccaneers’ weekend practice schedule on Thursday night.


ETSU football announces tryout information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information Wednesday regarding an upcoming tryout for possible walk-on players.


ETSU football to hold second fall camp scrimmage on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2016) – The ETSU football team will hold its second scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday afternoon. Game time is set for 2 p.m., at the ETSU Practice Fields.


Jerman placed on Fred Mitchell Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 16, 2016) – ETSU sophomore kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) was one of 27 place-kickers named to the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List, which was announced by the committee members on Tuesday.


Bucs complete first fall camp scrimmage on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2016) – The ETSU football team held its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday morning at the CPA Practice Fields.


ETSU football set to scrimmage Saturday morning

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 12, 2016) – The ETSU football team will hold its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday morning. Game time is set for 10:30 a.m., at the ETSU Practice Fields.


ETSU announces kickoff times for home football games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 11, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced kickoff times on Thursday for the 2016 Buccaneer football home games.


Bucs report to campus; ETSU opens fall camp on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2016) – The ETSU football team began preparations for the upcoming 2016 season as the Bucs’ 95-man roster reported to campus on Thursday afternoon.


Weigel, Gatewood earn preseason honors by College Sports Madness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2016) – Sophomore linebackers Dylan Weigel (Pickerington, Ohio) and Austin Gatewood (Ooltewah, Tenn.) earned Preseason All-Southern Conference honors via College Sports Madness on Thursday.


BMS announces kickoff time for ETSU-Western Carolina game

BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 29, 2016) – Bristol Motor Speedway announced the game time for the “Bucs at Bristol” on Friday afternoon. ETSU and Western Carolina will kickoff at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Last Great Colosseum.


Football releases key dates for fall camp schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 28, 2016) – With report day exactly one week away, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush released key dates for the Buccaneers' fall camp on Thursday.


A Look Back at SoCon Football Media Day

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 27, 2016) – The Southern Conference held its annual Football Media Day on Wednesday at the Spartanburg Marriott.


Weigel earns SoCon preseason honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 27, 2016) – The Southern Conference released its preseason football awards as the league office held its annual Media Day event on Wednesday afternoon at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, S.C.


SoCon to host Football Media Day on Wednesday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 26, 2016) – The Southern Conference will host its 2016 Football Media Day on Wednesday (July 27) at the Spartanburg Marriott. All nine head coaches and select student-athletes from each school will be on hand to meet the media and preview the upcoming season.