ETSU football releases kickoff times for home games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 25, 2018) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced kickoff times on Monday for its 2018 football home games.


Countdown to Kickoff: 68 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 25, 2018) – As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


Countdown to Kickoff: 83 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2018) -- As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


Countdown to Kickoff: 84 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 9, 2018) -- As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


Countdown to Kickoff: 85 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 8, 2018) -- As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


Countdown to Kickoff: 86 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 7, 2018) -- As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


Countdown to Kickoff: 87 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 6, 2018) -- As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


Countdown to Kickoff: 91 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2018) – As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


Kickoff time, TV info announced for ETSU-Tennessee game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 1, 2018) -- With ESPN releasing its college football broadcast schedule for the first three weeks of the season on Thursday, ETSU learned the kickoff time for its game at Tennessee on Sept. 8.


ETSU captures third consecutive Commissioner’s Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 29, 2018) -- For the third consecutive year and fourth time in program history, the ETSU men’s athletics program was awarded the Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup, which is the all-sport trophy that is presented to the conference’s best all-around men’s program.


Countdown to Kickoff: 97 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 27, 2018) -- As ETSU football approaches kickoff for the 2018 campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 21 seniors on the site and via social media throughout the summer months.


100 days from kickoff for ETSU football

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2018) Today marks 100 days until the ETSU football team opens its 2018 season, as the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that the Bucs will play Mars Hill on Saturday, Sept. 1 at home inside William B. Greene Jr. Stadium.


Rader, Downs receive promotions; Football adds three staff members

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2018) -- ETSU football head coach Randy Sanders announced on Thursday that Mike Rader and Gary Downs have been given promotions, while he also added three new members to the Buccaneers' coaching staff.


Fifth annual Game Time Tour schedule announced

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2018) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that it will embark on its fifth annual Game Time Tour beginning May 15, with four stops planned throughout Northeast Tennessee.


ETSU Athletics to hold second annual Legacy Day April 11th

For the second straight year, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will launch a special day of giving in support of Buccaneer student-athletes on Wednesday, April 11th.


Bucs complete spring season with Ballad Health Blue-Gold Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2018) -- After three weeks of practice, the ETSU football team wrapped up its spring season by holding the Ballad Health Blue-Gold game on Thursday night at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Carrier, Wike receive SoCon postgraduate scholarships

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 5, 2018) -- The Southern Conference announced its 10 postgraduate scholarship recipients for the 2017-18 academic year Thursday.


Football to wrap up spring practice with Ballad Health Blue-Gold Game on Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2018) -- The ETSU football team will wrap up its spring season by holding the Ballad Health Blue-Gold Spring Game on Thursday night at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU football spring scrimmage report #2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2018) -- The ETSU football team wrapped up the third week of spring practice by holding its second scrimmage on Saturday afternoon at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Bucs to hold second spring scrimmage on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2018) -- The ETSU football team will hold its second scrimmage of the spring season on Saturday afternoon at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU football spring scrimmage report #1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2018) -- The ETSU football team concluded the second week of spring practice by holding its first scrimmage on Saturday afternoon inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU football to hold spring scrimmage on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2018) -- The ETSU football team will wrap up its second week of spring practice by holding a scrimmage on Saturday afternoon at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium. The scrimmage is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.


ETSU Football returns to practice on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2018) -- After wrapping up its first week of spring practice last Saturday, the ETSU football team returns to the gridiron as the Buccaneers begin week two on Tuesday afternoon.


ETSU Football Opens Spring Practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2018) -- First-year ETSU football head coach Randy Sanders and his Buccaneers took to the field for the first time as the Blue and Gold opened spring practice on Tuesday afternoon at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU football announces walk-on tryout information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2018) -- ETSU football head coach Randy Sanders and his staff released information on Tuesday regarding an upcoming tryout for walk-on players.


Football releases spring practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2018) -- Days after capping off his first signing class, ETSU football head coach Randy Sanders released the Buccaneers' spring practice schedule on Friday.


Sanders adds Ukwu to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2018) -- ETSU football head coach Randy Sanders announced on Thursday that Collins Ukwu has been added to the Buccaneer coaching staff. Ukwu will serve as the defensive end coach for the Buccaneers.


Football announces 24-man signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2018) -- The East Tennessee State University football team concluded its 2018 National Signing Day by holding a press conference to announce the Buccaneers’ 24-man class on Wednesday evening inside the Ramsey Tower at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.



Football announces details for National Signing Day coverage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2018) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released details regarding Wednesday’s National Signing Day for football.


ETSU football to play North Carolina in 2022

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2018) The ETSU football program announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have reached an agreement to play the University of North Carolina in 2022.


Bucs place 45 student-athletes on SoCon Fall All-Academic Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 17, 2018) -- Forty-five ETSU student-athletes earned spots on the Fall 2017 Academic All-Southern Conference Team, as the league office announced the awards on Tuesday.


ETSU football unveils 2018 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2018) -- East Tennessee State University football head coach Randy Sanders unveiled the Buccaneers’ 2018 schedule on Tuesday.


Sanders announces additions to football staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2018) -- East Tennessee State University football head coach Randy Sanders announced additions to his coaching staff on Thursday.


Bockrath Earns Freshman All-American Honorable Mention honor by Hero Sports

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2017) – ETSU’s Blake Bockrath (Loveland, Ohio) added another postseason accolade to his resume as the Buccaneer linebacker landed freshman All-American honorable mention honors by Hero Sports on Thursday.


Early Signing Day Headquarters presented by Chick-fil-A Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2017) – Wednesday morning began the three-day early signing period for college football recruits. Below are bios, quotes from head coach Randy Sanders and highlights of the signees.


ETSU names Randy Sanders head football coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2017) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Sunday that Randy Sanders has been named the 18th head coach in Buccaneer football history.


Torbush announces retirement as ETSU head football coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2017) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that football head coach Carl Torbush will be retiring from his position after five years with the program.


Football lands five on all-conference teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 21, 2017) -- The ETSU football team had five players earn postseason Southern Conference honors, as the league office announced their awards on Tuesday.


Bucs drop defensive struggle to UTC, 10-3

CHATTANOOGA (Nov. 18, 2017) -- On a blustery day when offensive yards and points were at a premium, one mistake by the ETSU special teams proved the difference between a win and a loss for the Buccaneers against their Southern Conference rivals.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT CHATTANOOGA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2017) The ETSU football team wraps up its 2017 season Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers take on in-state conference rival Chattanooga. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Finley Stadium.


Bucs to face Chattanooga in season finale Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2017) -- The ETSU football team wraps up its 2017 season this Saturday when the Buccaneers face in-state conference rival Chattanooga. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Finley Stadium.


Football Press Conference: Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon to preview this Saturday’s Southern Conference game at Chattanooga. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Finley Stadium.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


Second quarter issues derail Bucs at No. 14 Samford, 42-7

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 11, 2017) – A seven-minute stretch doomed any hopes the ETSU football team had of a second-straight win over the Samford Bulldogs.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT NO. 14 SAMFORD

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 11, 2017) – The ETSU football team hits the road for the final two games of the 2017 season, beginning Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers take on No. 14 Samford. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. EST at Seibert Stadium.


ETSU heads to Alabama to face No. 14 Samford on Saturday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 10, 2017) – After ending its home portion of the schedule with a 24-6 win over VMI last weekend, the ETSU football team hits the road for the final two games of the season, beginning Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers face No. 14 Samford. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. EST at Seibert Stadium.


Football Press Conference: No. 14 Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon to recap last Saturday’s game win over VMI and preview this weekend’s road game at No. 14 Samford.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


Defense, second-half surge lift Bucs past VMI, 24-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2017) – In the first Senior Day home finale for William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, the ETSU football team used a suffocating defensive effort and a 14-point scoring surge in the second half to race past Southern Conference foe VMI, 24-6, Saturday afternoon.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2017) – The ETSU football team wraps up its home portion of the schedule when the Buccaneer host VMI on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU to host VMI in home finale Saturday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2017) – Two months after opening its season with a win over Limestone, the ETSU football team gears up for its home finale as the Buccaneers host VMI Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium


Football Press Conference -- VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon to recap last Saturday’s game with No. 8 Wofford and preview this weekend’s home finale versus VMI. Kickoff for Saturday’s game is set for 3 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


Bucs come up short in 31-24 loss to No. 8 Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2017) – For the second time at home this season, the ETSU football team had the ball with a chance to win on the final possession against a nationally-ranked opponent. But once again, that opportunity literally came up just short.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. WOFFORD

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2017) – The ETSU football team returns home to host No. 8 Wofford on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Bucs return home to take on No. 8 Wofford on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2017) – Coming off its open week, the ETSU football team returns home to take on No. 8 Wofford Saturday afternoon at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


Things to Know for ETSU vs. Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2017) – As the ETSU football team returns home to host Wofford for its fifth game of the year inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium this Saturday, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to pass along the following list of “things to know” prior to the kickoff at 1 p.m. The game sponsor for Saturday’s game is Ford.


A letter to the Buccaneer family

How ’bout them Bucs!


Football Press Conference -- Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon to preview this Saturday’s Southern Conference game with No. 8 Wofford. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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. 21 Western Carolina surges past Bucs, 49-10

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2017) – Two halves of football could not have been any different for the ETSU football team.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT NO. 21 WESTERN CAROLINA

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2017) – The ETSU football team jumps back into Southern Conference play as the Buccaneers travel to Cullowhee, N.C. to take on No. 21 Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at E.J. Whitmire Stadium.


ETSU to take on No. 21 Western Carolina Saturday in North Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2017) – After playing its final non-conference game of the season last weekend, the ETSU football team turns its attention back to Southern Conference play as the Buccaneers face No. 21 Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Cullowhee, N.C. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. inside E.J. Whitmire Stadium.


Football Press Conference: Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon to recap last Saturday’s game win over Robert Morris and preview this weekend’s Southern Conference road game at Western Carolina.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


ETSU defense shines in 16-3 win over Robert Morris

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2017) – Sacking Robert Morris quarterback Jimmy Walker eight times and forcing three turnovers by the Colonials, the ETSU football team’s defensive unit powered the Buccaneers’ effort Saturday afternoon and treated a sold out William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium to a 16-3 Homecoming win.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. ROBERT MORRIS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2017) – The ETSU football team is set to play its first ever Homecoming game inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium as the Buccaneers host Robert Morris Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.


Bucs set to host Robert Morris on Homecoming Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2017) – The ETSU football team will get to check another first off its list this Saturday.


Things to Know for Robert Morris Homecoming game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2017) – As the ETSU football team prepares to host non-conference opponent Robert Morris on Homecoming Saturday inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to pass along the following list of “things to know” prior to the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. The game Saturday is sponsored by Citi.


Arts and Athletics team up for Homecoming project

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2017) – When ETSU fans enter the Bank of Tennessee East Entrance at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium for Saturday’s Homecoming football matchup between the Buccaneers and Robert Morris, they will be greeted by an artistic experience.


Football Press Conference -- Robert Morris

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon to recap last Saturday’s game at Furman and preview this weekend’s Homecoming game with Robert Morris.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


Herink sets passing record, but Furman bests Bucs, 56-35

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2017) – Austin Herink (Cleveland) did all he could against the Furman Paladins.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. FURMAN

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 30, 2017) – The ETSU football team hits the road for the first time in Southern Conference play as the Buccaneers face Furman on Saturday afternoon at Paladin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


ETSU gears up for first SoCon road game Saturday at Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2017) – The ETSU football team gears up for its first Southern Conference road game of the season with a visit to Greenville, S.C., to take on Furman this Saturday afternoon at Paladin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


Herink named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 27, 2017) – ETSU redshirt junior quarterback Austin Herink (Cleveland, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


ETSU's game-winning touchdown over Mercer featured in "Top FCS Plays of the Week"

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2017) -- Each week during the college football season, the NCAA releases its “Top Five FCS Plays of the Week.”


Football Press Conference – Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon on Monday as the Buccaneers gear up for their first Southern Conference road game Saturday afternoon at Furman.


Jerman tabbed SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2017) – For the first time this season and third of his career, ETSU junior kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) was tabbed Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, as the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


Bucs rally past Mercer to take overtime victory, 26-23

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2017) – William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium now has its first comeback story.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. MERCER

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2017) – The ETSU football teams wraps up its two-game homestand Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers host Mercer in Southern Conference play. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Bucs look to bounce back against Mercer on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2017) – Coming off setbacks to a pair of top-10 teams, the ETSU football team looks to bounce back into the win column this weekend when the Buccaneers host Mercer at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m.


Things to Know for ETSU vs. Mercer on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2017) – As the ETSU football team prepares to host Southern Conference opponent Mercer Saturday inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to pass along the following list of “things to know” prior to the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. The game sponsor is Just Jump Trampoline Park.


Golden Knights to perform before Saturday football

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2017) – Fans attending Saturday’s ETSU football game with the Mercer Bears will have a great reason to arrive early, as the U.S. Army Golden Knights will be on hand to perform prior to kickoff.


Football Press Conference – Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2017) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press luncheon to begin preparations for this Saturday’s home Southern Conference game with Mercer. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Weigel named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 18, 2017) – East Tennessee State University red-shirt junior linebacker Dylan Weigel (Pickerington, Ohio) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, which was announced by the conference office on Monday.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


Bucs take No. 13 Citadel to the brink, but fall 31-25

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2017) – The growth of the ETSU football program took another significant step forward Saturday afternoon at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. #13 CITADEL

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2017) – The ETSU football team returns home to open Southern Conference play as the Buccaneers host No. 13 The Citadel on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


ETSU set to open SoCon play against #13 The Citadel; Youth Day promotion scheduled for Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2017) – Coming off playing top-ranked James Madison last weekend, the ETSU football team faces another ranked opponent on Saturday, as the Buccaneers open Southern Conference play by hosting two-time defending champion and No. 13 The Citadel. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Things to Know for Sept. 16 game versus The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2017) – As the ETSU football team returns home to host The Citadel for its second game inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium this Saturday, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to pass along the following list of “things to know” prior to the kickoff at 1 p.m. The game sponsor is First Bank and Trust Company.


Football Press Conference -- The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2017) – The ETSU football team opens Southern Conference play this Saturday at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium when the Buccaneers take on No. 13 and defending conference champion The Citadel. On Monday, the Bucs held their weekly press conference to preview this weekend’s match-up.


ETSU football announces time change for VMI game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday a new kickoff time for the Buccaneers’ home football game versus VMI on Saturday, Nov. 4.


ETSU football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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. 1 James Madison too much for Bucs, 52-10

HARRISONBURG, Va. (Sept. 9, 2017) – They are the defending Football Championship Subdivision national champions and currently ranked No. 1 in the country. On Saturday night, the James Madison Dukes certainly looked the part.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT JAMES MADISON

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2017) – The ETSU football team hits the road for the first time this 2017 season as the Buccaneers take on No. 1 James Madison on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Bridgeforth Stadium.


UPDATED: ETSU-JMU game picked up by CSN Mid-Atlantic Plus

HARRISONBURG, Va. (Sept. 8, 2017) – Saturday’s ETSU football game at No. 1 James Madison has been picked up on Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic Plus, which was announced on Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 6:05 p.m. from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va.


Bucs set to take on No. 1 James Madison Saturday night in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, Va. (Sept. 8, 2017) – For just the fifth time in program history and first since 2001, the ETSU football team is set to take on the top-ranked team in the country as the Buccaneers face No. 1 and reigning FCS champion James Madison on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Bridgeforth Stadium.


ETSU athletics launches new “Buc Photo Store”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday a new service available through the Buccaneers’ athletic communications office, as the Buc Photo Store will provide fans with an opportunity to own their favorite ETSU athletic moments.


FOOTBALL PRESS CONFERENCE -- JAMES MADISON

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2017) – Coming off its season-opening 31-10 win over Limestone on Saturday, the ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Monday afternoon to recap the win and preview this weekend’s match-up with reigning FCS National Champion and No. 1 James Madison.


ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2017) – Following each game during the 2017 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.


STORIFY: A LOOK BACK AT SATURDAY'S WIN OVER LIMESTONE

A sold out crowd was treated to a triumphant return to campus in the inaugural game at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium on Saturday night, as the ETSU football team opened its 2017 season with a historic 31-10 win over Limestone College. With 9,530 fans looking on, the Buccaneers played their first game on the ETSU campus since Nov. 22, 2003 and their first game outdoors on campus since Nov. 25, 1972.


Bucs open Greene Stadium in style with 31-10 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 2, 2017) – A sold out crowd was treated to a triumphant return to campus in the inaugural game at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium on Saturday night, as the ETSU football team opened its 2017 season with a historic 31-10 win over Limestone College.


GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. LIMESTONE

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 2, 2017) – The ETSU football team opens its new, on-campus home Saturday night when the Buccaneers host Limestone in William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.


Student-Athlete Spotlight -- Nasir Player

East Tennessee State University and Johnson City were complete unknowns for Nasir Player, but a phone call from Mike O’Cain back in 2014 quickly changed everything.


Bucs open on-campus stadium Saturday night against Limestone

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 1, 2017) – The wait is finally over for the ETSU football team.


Game Day Tips: "Things to Know" for Sept. 2 opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2017) – As the ETSU football team prepares to open its 2017 season in the inaugural game at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to pass along the following list of “things to know” prior to the Buccaneers’ kickoff with Limestone College at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2.


Traditions already taking shape at new ETSU stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2017) – Game day traditions are a major part of the pageantry that makes college football such a special experience.


Player Profile -- Austin Herink

Austin Herink believes in leaving things better than he found them. That’s what the redshirt junior quarterback for the Buccaneer football team is working hard to do for East Tennessee State University.


ETSU Game Time App ready to assist fans in 2017-18

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2017) – The ETSU Game Time App is ready for a new season.


Football Press Conference - Limestone

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2017) – The ETSU football team began game week on Monday as the Buccaneers held their weekly press luncheon to preview the season opener against Limestone on Saturday night.


ETSU Football Fall Camp Headquarters

This is the official headquarters for ETSU football fall camp. Follow what's going on as the Buccaneers prep for the 2017 season. This page will be updated each day with coach/player interviews, highlights, social media coverage and news coverage throughout the Tri-Cities.


Student ticket distribution opens Saturday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that student ticket allotments for the Buccaneers’ home opener Sept. 2 inside the newly-named William B. Green, Jr. Stadium will be available on-line starting Saturday at 7 p.m.


Wild Wing Cafe to host ETSU Radio Coaches Show

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2017) – Beginning Monday night at 6 p.m., the weekly ETSU Radio Coaches Show will have a new home at Wild Wing Café in Downtown Johnson City.


ETSU football scrimmages under the lights at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2017) – After holding a press conference to announce the naming of William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, the ETSU football team completed a scrimmage under the lights inside its new, on-campus home on Thursday night.


Board approves naming of William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2017) – During a called meeting today, the Board of Trustees for East Tennessee State University approved the naming of the William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, which is located on the southwest corner of campus.


Bucs announce sell out for football opener Sept. 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon that the Buccaneers’ football opener on Sept. 2 against Limestone College inside the team’s new on-campus stadium is a sellout.


ETSU football holds first practice inside new stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2017) -- There was plenty of excitement and electricity surrounding ETSU’s football practice on Wednesday.


Scott Carter to be named new ETSU AD in September

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2017) – ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland announced Tuesday a transition plan for the leadership of the Buccaneers’ Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, as former ETSU football standout and current Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer Scott Carter will assume the role of director of intercollegiate athletics in September.


ETSU Football releases depth chart

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2017) – East Tennessee Football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released the first installment of the Buccaneers’ depth chart on Tuesday.


Few tickets remain for opener in new football stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 21, 2017) – Tickets for the historic opening of the new ETSU football stadium on Sept. 2 are in high demand and the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics encourages fans that have yet to purchase their seats to do so quickly.


ETSU Football scrimmage report #2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2017) – The ETSU football team moved one step closer to its season opener as the Buccaneers held their second scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday morning outside on the ETSU Practice Fields.


ETSU football to hold second scrimmage Thursday morning

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 16, 2017) – The ETSU football team will hold its second scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday morning. Kickoff is set for 10 a.m., outside on the ETSU Practice Field, which is adjacent the Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA).


ETSU single game football tickets on sale Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 16, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that single game tickets for the upcoming 2017 football season inside the new, on-campus stadium will be available to the general public beginning Thursday morning at 9 a.m.


Forrest named Director of Football Operations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2017) – East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush announced on Tuesday that Matt Forrest has accepted the position to become the Buccaneers’ Director of Football Operations.


ETSU Football Scrimmage Report #1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 12, 2017) – The East Tennessee State University football team wrapped up the first week of fall camp by holding a scrimmage on Saturday morning inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Football gears up for first fall camp scrimmage on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 11, 2017) – The ETSU football team will wrap up the opening week of fall camp by holding its first scrimmage on Saturday morning. The scrimmage is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. outside on the ETSU Practice Field, which is adjacent the Basler Center of Physical Activity (CPA).


Player Profile -- Drake Powell

For the first time since arriving on campus, ETSU redshirt junior wide receiver Drake Powell (Clinton, Tenn.) has entered fall camp without any setbacks.


ETSU to hold football stadium tours on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 9, 2017) – The East Tennessee State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold more tours of the ETSU Football Stadium on Thursday.


ETSU receives votes in STATS FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 7, 2017) – The STATS FCS Preseason Top 25 was released on Monday afternoon, and the ETSU football team received votes in the preseason poll.


Football announces fall camp schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 2, 2017) – With the start of the Buccaneers’ season set to begin one month from today, East Tennessee State University head football coach Carl Torbush released the fall camp schedule on Wednesday.


ETSU football announces kickoff times for home games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2017) – With the Buccaneer football team set to report to camp later this week, the East Tennessee State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced kickoff times on Tuesday for its 2017 home games.


Torbush announces the hiring of Daryl Daye as defensive line coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 25, 2017) – East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush announced on Tuesday that Daryl Daye has accepted the position to become the Buccaneers’ new defensive line coach.


ETSU announces additional dates for football stadium tours

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 19, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced additional dates to tour the Football Stadium. The tours will be held Thursday, July 20 and Thursday, Aug. 10.


Three Buccaneers earn preseason SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July, 18, 2017) – The Southern Conference released its preseason all-conference teams and preseason polls at Tuesday’s Football Media Day event at the Spartanburg Marriott. Overall, three Buccaneers earned preseason honors.


SoCon to hold Football Media Day on Tuesday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July, 17, 2017) – The Southern Conference will host its 2017 Football Media Day on Tuesday 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.


50 Days to Kickoff: Bucs close in on opening new home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 14, 2017) – In just 50 days, the ETSU football team will officially open its new, on-campus stadium. The Buccaneers welcome Limestone College for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 2, and the game will be a celebration for the entire ETSU campus, the region and alums around the country.


ETSU Places 193 Student-Athletes on 2016-17 SoCon Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 6, 2017) – The Southern Conference released its 2016-17 academic honor roll on Thursday, and ETSU placed 193 student-athletes on the list. In total, a league-record 2,100 student-athletes from the 10 member institutions and 13 associate members earned the distinction.