Brock McCoin

8 Brock McCoin
Brock McCoin
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    185
  • Hometown:
    Livingston, Tenn.
  • Position:
    WR
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Livingston Academy
  • Previous School:
    Livingston Academy
  • gp
    11
  • yds
    747
  • yds/g
    67.9
  • td
    4
Bio

An impact player as a redshirt freshman in 2014 when he considered was among the top freshmen in the nation, Brock could be the best inside receiver in the league and a potential game-breaker...finds ways to get the job done...after a redshirt season in 2013, he enjoyed a breakout year in his debut in 2014...opened his career as a backup QW, then became a starter at the inside receiver slot...has the potential to also play quarterback...enjoyed a stalwart career at Livingston Academy...has a wide array of skills...should see plenty of game-breaking opportunities...extremely elusive runner and an accurate passer...outstanding all-around athlete.

AT TECH (IN 2014): In his rookie season, Brock emerged as one of the premier newcomers in the Ohio Valley Conference and a multiple threat player for the Golden Eagles...co-winner of the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player Award...was listed on the CFPA National Freshman of the Year Watch List...named to the OVC All-Newcomer team...finished second on the team in receiving with 43 catches for 517 yards and two touchdowns...added nine carries for 42 yards and had 36 punt return yards, adding up to 595 all-purpose yards...completed his only pass atttempt of the year, a five-yard touchdown toss to Darian Stone at Austin Peay...came off the bench for the first four games, then moved into a starting role for the final eight games...had six catches combined in the first four games, then made six catches for 58 yards against Murray State...five catches for 85 yards at UT Martin, followed by career-best 11 receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Tech's win over Eastern Kentucky...grabbed seven catches for 120 yards against Southeast Missouri...caught at least one pass in all 12 games and four catches or more in five games...one punt return for 36 yards against Chattanooga...Freshman All-America second-team selection by TonySoftli.com.

(IN 2013):
Brock was on the roster in 2013, and spent the year as a redshirt and member of the scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Twice named the Upper Cumberland Playmaker of the Year, a four-time All-District 7AA selection and a Tennessee Sportswriters Association all-state pick while directing the Livingston Academy offense...passed for more than 4,000 career yards and accounted for more than 6,000 yards of total offense as a Wildcat...as a senior, he completed 63 percent of his tosses for 1,536 yards and 17 touchdowns with only two interceptions...also rushed 110 times for 820 yards and 14 scores in the 2012 season...finished with 4,022 career passing yards for 45 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, and accounted for 60 touchdowns.

PERSONAL: The son of Danny and Rhonda McCoin... full name is Jamison Brock McCoin... born Aug. 26, 1994, in Livingston, Tenn... enrolled in general curriculum.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Receptions 61 39
Yards 747 375
Yards per game 67.9 46.9
Yards per catch 12.2 9.6
Touchdowns 4 2
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24
Game Log - Passing
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score comp att pct yds y/a td int sac yds
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 - - - - - - - - -
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 - - - - - - - - -
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 - - - - - - - - -
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 13 27 48.1% 192 7.1 0 2 7 42
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 8 12 66.7% 206 17.2 3 0 1 8
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 6 12 50.0% 60 5.0 1 0 3 25
Game Log - Rushing
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score rush yds y/a lng td fum lost
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 1 -11 -11.0 0 0 - -
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 - - - - - - -
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 - - - - - - -
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 - - - - - - -
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 1 6 6.0 6 0 - -
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 - - - - - 2 0
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 - - - - - - -
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 - - - - - - -
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 27 96 3.6 25 0 2 1
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 19 115 6.1 38 0 - -
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 21 65 3.1 29 0 - -
Game Log - Receiving
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score rec yds y/r lng td fum lost
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 9 264 29.3 77 2 - -
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 11 99 9.0 20 0 - -
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 2 9 4.5 5 0 - -
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 14 108 7.7 23 0 - -
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 6 69 11.5 20 2 - -
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 9 71 7.9 23 0 2 0
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 7 39 5.6 12 0 - -
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 3 88 29.3 56 0 - -
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 - - - - - 2 1
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 - - - - - - -
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 - - - - - - -
Game Log - Kicking
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score fgm fga lng xpm xpa pts
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 - - - - - 0
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 - - - - - 0
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 - - - - - 0
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 - - - - - 0
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 - - - - - 0
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 - - - - - 0
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 - - - - - 0
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 - - - - - 0
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 - - - - - 0
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 - - - - - 0
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 - - - - - 0
Game Log - Punting
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score punt yds avg long in20 fc tb blk
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 - - - - - - - -
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 - - - - - - - -
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 - - - - - - - -
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 - - - - - - - -
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 - - - - - - - -
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 - - - - - - - -
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 - - - - - - - -
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 - - - - - - - -
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 - - - - - - - -
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 - - - - - - - -
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 - - - - - - - -
Game Log - Returns
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score kr yds avg lng td pr yds avg lng td
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 - - - - - - - - - -
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 - - - - - - - - - -
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 - - - - - - - - - -
Game Log - All-Purpose
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score gp rush rcv pr kr yds
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 1 -11 264 - - 253
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 1 - 99 - - 99
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 1 - 9 - - 9
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 1 - 108 - - 108
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 1 6 69 - - 75
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 1 - 71 - - 71
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 1 - 39 - - 39
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 1 - 88 - - 88
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 1 96 - - - 96
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 1 115 - - - 115
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 1 65 - - - 65
Game Log - Scoring
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score pts rush rec kr pr int fum xpm fgm saf misc 2pt
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 12 0 2 - - - - - - - 0 -
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 0 - 0 - - - - - - - 0 -
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 0 - 0 - - - - - - - 0 -
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 0 - 0 - - - - - - - 0 -
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 12 0 2 - - - - - - - 0 -
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 0 - 0 - - - - - - - 0 -
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 0 - 0 - - - - - - - 0 -
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 0 - 0 - - - - - - - 0 -
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 0 0 - - - - - - - - 0 -
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 0 0 - - - - - - - - 0 -
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 0 0 - - - - - - - - 0 -
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Defense
Date Opponent Score tack ast tot sack lost tfl yds ff fr td int yds td brup blk saf
Sep 5 at Houston L, 52-24 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 12 at Wofford L, 34-14 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 19 Mercer W, 29-22 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 26 at Murray State W, 31-29 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 3 UT Martin L, 31-17 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 48-17 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 17 Jacksonville State L, 42-13 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 24 at Eastern Illinois L, 51-20 1 0 1.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 31 at Southeast Missouri L, 38-17 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Nov 14 Austin Peay W, 42-24 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Nov 21 Tennessee State W, 30-24 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - - - -
Career Stats - Passing
Statistic gp comp att pct yds y/g y/a td int lg effic
2013-14 - - - - - - - - - - 0.0
2014-15 - - - - - - - - - - 0.0
2015-16 11 27 51 52.9% 458 41.6 9.0 4 2 69 146.4
2016-17 2 - - - - - - - - - 0.0
Total 13 27 51 52.9% 458 35.2 9.0 4 2 69 146.4
Career Stats - Rushing
Statistic gp rush yds y/g avg td lg fum lost
2013-14 - - - - - - - - -
2014-15 - - - - - - - - -
2015-16 11 69 271 24.6 3.9 0 38 4 1
2016-17 2 - - - - - - - -
Total 13 69 271 20.8 3.9 0 38 4 1
Career Stats - Receiving
Statistic gp rec rec/g yds y/g avg td lg
2013-14 - - - - - - - -
2014-15 - - - - - - - -
2015-16 11 61 5.5 747 67.9 12.2 4 77
2016-17 2 14 7.0 146 73.0 10.4 1 46
Total 13 75 5.8 893 68.7 11.9 5 77
Career Stats - Kicking
Statistic gp fgm fga pct lg xpm xpa pct pts
2013-14 - - - - - - - - 0
2014-15 - - - - - - - - 0
2015-16 11 - - - - - - - 0
2016-17 2 - - - - - - - 0
Total 13 - - - - - - - 0
Career Stats - Punting
Statistic gp punt yds avg lg in20 fc tb blk
2013-14 - - - - - - - - -
2014-15 - - - - - - - - -
2015-16 11 - - - - - - - -
2016-17 2 5 175 35.0 50 2 0 0 0
Total 13 5 175 35.0 50 2 0 0 0
Career Stats - Returns
Statistic kr yds avg td lg pr yds avg td lg
2013-14 - - - - - - - - - -
2014-15 - - - - - - - - - -
2015-16 - - - - - - - - - -
2016-17 - - - - - - - - - -
Total - - - - - - - - - -
Career Stats - All-Purpose
Statistic gp rush rcv pr kr yds ypg
2013-14 - - - - - 0 -
2014-15 - - - - - 0 -
2015-16 11 271 747 - - 1018 92.5
2016-17 2 - 146 - - 146 73.0
Total 13 271 893 - - 1164 89.5
Career Stats - Scoring
Statistic pts pts/g rush rec kr pr int fum xpm fgm 2pt misc
2013-14 0 - - - - - - - - - - 0
2014-15 0 - - - - - - - - - - 0
2015-16 24 2.2 0 4 - - - - - - - 0
2016-17 6 3.0 - 1 - - - - - - - 0
Total 30 2.3 0 5 - - - - - - - 0
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic gp tkl ast tot tkl/g sck yds tfl yds ff fr yds int yds brup blk
2013-14 - - - 0.0 - - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
2014-15 - - - 0.0 - - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
2015-16 11 1 0 1.0 .1 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
2016-17 2 - - 0.0 .0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Total 13 1 0 1.0 .1 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Split Stats - Passing
Statistic gp comp att pct yds y/g y/a td int lg effic
Event
Total 11 27 51 52.9% 458 41.6 9.0 4 2 69 146.4
Conference 8 27 51 52.9% 458 57.3 9.0 4 2 69 146.4
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - 0.0
Location
Home 5 14 24 58.3% 266 53.2 11.1 4 0 69 206.4
Away 6 13 27 48.1% 192 32.0 7.1 0 2 47 93.1
Neutral - - - - - - - - - - 0.0
Result
Wins 4 14 24 58.3% 266 66.5 11.1 4 0 69 206.4
Losses 7 13 27 48.1% 192 27.4 7.1 0 2 47 93.1
Month
September 4 - - - - - - - - - 0.0
October 5 13 27 48.1% 192 38.4 7.1 0 2 47 93.1
November 2 14 24 58.3% 266 133.0 11.1 4 0 69 206.4
Split Stats - Rushing
Statistic gp rush yds y/g avg td lg fum lost
Event
Total 11 69 271 24.6 3.9 0 38 4 1
Conference 8 68 282 35.3 4.1 0 38 4 1
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 5 41 186 37.2 4.5 0 38 - -
Away 6 28 85 14.2 3.0 0 25 4 1
Neutral - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 4 40 180 45.0 4.5 0 38 - -
Losses 7 29 91 13.0 3.1 0 25 4 1
Month
September 4 1 -11 -2.8 -11.0 0 0 - -
October 5 28 102 20.4 3.6 0 25 4 1
November 2 40 180 90.0 4.5 0 38 - -
Split Stats - Receiving
Statistic gp rec rec/g yds y/g avg td lg
Event
Total 11 61 5.5 747 67.9 12.2 4 77
Conference 8 39 4.9 375 46.9 9.6 2 56
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 5 15 3.0 117 23.4 7.8 2 20
Away 6 46 7.7 630 105.0 13.7 2 77
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 4 16 4.0 117 29.3 7.3 0 23
Losses 7 45 6.4 630 90.0 14.0 4 77
Month
September 4 36 9.0 480 120.0 13.3 2 77
October 5 25 5.0 267 53.4 10.7 2 56
November 2 - - - - - - -
Split Stats - Kicking
Statistic gp fgm fga pct lg xpm xpa pct pts
Event
Total 11 - - - - - - - 0
Conference 8 - - - - - - - 0
Exhibition - - - - - - - - 0
Location
Home 5 - - - - - - - 0
Away 6 - - - - - - - 0
Neutral - - - - - - - - 0
Result
Wins 4 - - - - - - - 0
Losses 7 - - - - - - - 0
Month
September 4 - - - - - - - 0
October 5 - - - - - - - 0
November 2 - - - - - - - 0
Split Stats - Punting
Statistic gp punt yds avg lg in20 fc tb blk
Event
Total 11 - - - - - - - -
Conference 8 - - - - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 5 - - - - - - - -
Away 6 - - - - - - - -
Neutral - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 4 - - - - - - - -
Losses 7 - - - - - - - -
Month
September 4 - - - - - - - -
October 5 - - - - - - - -
November 2 - - - - - - - -
Split Stats - Returns
Statistic kr yds avg td lg pr yds avg td lg
Event
Total - - - - - - - - - -
Conference - - - - - - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home - - - - - - - - - -
Away - - - - - - - - - -
Neutral - - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins - - - - - - - - - -
Losses - - - - - - - - - -
Month
September - - - - - - - - - -
October - - - - - - - - - -
November - - - - - - - - - -
Split Stats - All-Purpose
Statistic gp rush rcv pr kr yds ypg
Event
Total 11 271 747 - - 1018 92.5
Conference 8 282 375 - - 657 82.1
Exhibition - - - - - 0 -
Location
Home 5 186 117 - - 303 60.6
Away 6 85 630 - - 715 119.2
Neutral - - - - - 0 -
Result
Wins 4 180 117 - - 297 74.3
Losses 7 91 630 - - 721 103.0
Month
September 4 -11 480 - - 469 117.3
October 5 102 267 - - 369 73.8
November 2 180 - - - 180 90.0
Split Stats - Scoring
Statistic pts pts/g rush rec kr pr int fum xpm fgm 2pt misc
Event
Total 24 2.2 0 4 - - - - - - - 0
Conference 12 1.5 0 2 - - - - - - - 0
Exhibition 0 - - - - - - - - - - 0
Location
Home 12 2.4 0 2 - - - - - - - 0
Away 12 2.0 0 2 - - - - - - - 0
Neutral 0 - - - - - - - - - - 0
Result
Wins 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - 0
Losses 24 3.4 0 4 - - - - - - - 0
Month
September 12 3.0 0 2 - - - - - - - 0
October 12 2.4 0 2 - - - - - - - 0
November 0 0.0 0 - - - - - - - - 0
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic gp tkl ast tot tkl/g sck yds tfl yds ff fr yds int yds brup blk
Event
Total 11 1 0 1.0 .1 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Conference 8 1 0 1.0 .1 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Exhibition - - - 0.0 - - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 5 - - 0.0 .0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Away 6 1 0 1.0 .2 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Neutral - - - 0.0 - - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 4 - - 0.0 .0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Losses 7 1 0 1.0 .1 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
Month
September 4 - - 0.0 .0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
October 5 1 0 1.0 .2 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
November 2 - - 0.0 .0 - - 0.0 - - - - - - - -
News mentions
Competition on display as Golden Eagles hold public scrimmage at Alcoa
Competition on display as Golden Eagles hold public scrimmage at Alcoa

Tennessee Tech had more than 300 yards of offense in 56 plays, but Saturday's satellite scrimmage at Alcoa High School was more about putting competition on display for the Golden Eagles.

Golden Eagles claim 30-24 Senior Day victory over Tennessee State
Golden Eagles claim 30-24 Senior Day victory over Tennessee State

Tennessee Tech wrapped up the 2015 season Saturday with a 30-24 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Tennessee State, capping a satisfying Senior Day despite lousy weather conditions.

GAMEDAY CENTRAL:  Golden Eagles host Tennessee State on Senior Day
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Golden Eagles host Tennessee State on Senior Day

Tennessee Tech hosts in-state Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Tucker Stadium to close out the 2015 season. It's Senior Day, as Tech will salute its senior class.

Golden Eagle capture 42-24 Homecoming win over Austin Peay
Golden Eagle capture 42-24 Homecoming win over Austin Peay

Sopphomore Brock McCoin rushed and passed Tennessee Tech to a 42-24 Homecoming victory Saturday afternoon over Austin Peay in Tucker Stadium.

Redhawks use special teams plays to claim 38-17 victory over McCoin-led Tech
Redhawks use special teams plays to claim 38-17 victory over McCoin-led Tech

A 17-point third quarter, all from the special teams, lifted Southeast Missouri to a 38-17 victory over Tennessee Tech Saturday as Brock McCoin moved from wide receiver to play quarterback for the Golden Eagles.

Eastern Illinois takes advantage of Tech miscues, takes 51-20 Homecoming victory
Eastern Illinois takes advantage of Tech miscues, takes 51-20 Homecoming victory

The Tennessee Tech defense played one of its better games of the year, but the Golden Eagle offense couldn’t match the effort, missing on countless opportunities and host Eastern Illinois took full advantage on the way to a 51-20 Homecoming victory Saturday afternoon on O’Brien Field.

Golden Eagles drop 42-13 contest to No. 1 ranked Jacksonville State
Golden Eagles drop 42-13 contest to No. 1 ranked Jacksonville State

The No. 1 ranked Jacksonville State Gamecocks claimed a 42-13 victory Saturday night over Tennessee Tech in Ohio Valley Conference action in Tucker Stadium.

Golden Eagles downed by Eastern Kentucky, 48-17, in Georgetown
Golden Eagles downed by Eastern Kentucky, 48-17, in Georgetown

Eastern Kentucky scored on its first seven possessions and held off Tennessee Tech, 48-17, Thursday night in Georgetown College's Toyota Stadium, in a game moved away from the EKU campus due to a security threat.

Golden Eagles stopped by Skyhawks, 31-17, in rainy Tucker Stadium
Golden Eagles stopped by Skyhawks, 31-17, in rainy Tucker Stadium

UT Martin used a balanced offense and a defense that stymied the Golden Eagles to claim a 31-17 Ohio Valley Conference victory Saturday night in a rain-soaked Tucker Stadium.

GAMEDAY CENTRAL:  Quest for York Trophy begins as Golden Eagles host Skyhawks
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Quest for York Trophy begins as Golden Eagles host Skyhawks

Tennessee Tech begins its quest for the 2015 York Trophy with a Saturday night visit from the UT Martin Skyhawks for a 6 pm. contest in Tucker Stadium.

Gritty Golden Eagles slip past Murray State, 31-29, in OVC opener
Gritty Golden Eagles slip past Murray State, 31-29, in OVC opener

Tennessee Tech opened Ohio Valley Conference play Saturday night with a gritty, gutsy performance to grind out a 31-29 win on the road at Murray State.

Cates' two touchdowns helps Tech post come-from-behind victory over Mercer
Cates' two touchdowns helps Tech post come-from-behind victory over Mercer

Krys Cates' second touchdown pass of the night helped lift Tennessee Tech to a 29-22 non-conference victory over Mercer Saturday night in front of 9,028 fans in Tech’s Tucker Stadium home opener.

GAMEDAY CENTRAL:  Golden Eagles host first home game with visit from Mercer Bears
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Golden Eagles host first home game with visit from Mercer Bears

Tennessee Tech will finally feel at home Saturday night because the Golden Eagle football team will actually be at home. Following two road contest to kick off the 2015 schedule, Tech hosts Mercer in Tucker Stadium at 6 p.m. in a game loaded with special promotional activities.

Wofford runs over Golden Eagles, 34-14; Home opener is next week
Wofford runs over Golden Eagles, 34-14; Home opener is next week

Wofford used a bruising, balanced ground attack to score 34 unanswered points and hand Tennessee Tech a 34-14 loss Saturday night in a non-conference contest in Gibbs Stadium.

GAMEDAY CENTRAL:  Golden Eagles face Wofford Saturday night for first time in 66 years
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Golden Eagles face Wofford Saturday night for first time in 66 years

Tennessee Tech will visit Wofford College Saturday to face the Terriers for the first time in 66 years. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET in Gibbs Stadium (40,000).

Golden Eagles open season with career-high efforts at Houston
Golden Eagles open season with career-high efforts at Houston

Jared Davis passed for 312 yards and Brock McCoin had 264 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Tennessee Tech's season-opening, 52-24 loss at Houston Saturday night.

Matured and comfortable, Jared Davis set to lead Golden Eagles in 2015
Matured and comfortable, Jared Davis set to lead Golden Eagles in 2015

The Jared Davis set to direct the Tennessee Tech offense in 2015 isn't the same guy who opened last season at quarterback. He's older, wiser, more mature and more confident in his role. That's great news for the Golden Eagles and a roster stuffed with talent.