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North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Tennessee State Tigers

College Football
NC A&T
0-1
21-24
Final
Tennessee St
1-0
Nissan Stadium

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  • Missed FG
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Who won: Tennessee St 24-21

The Tennessee State Tigers beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies 24-21 on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Nissan Stadium. Jonathan Palmer led the Tennessee St in passing yards (11/21, 123 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT). Braxton Thomas led the NC A&T in passing yards (11/13, 169 YDS, 1 TD).

Recap · Aug 30
Kendric Rhymes piles up 174 yards with 2 long TD runs and Tennessee State edges NC A&T 24-21

Kendric Rhymes rushed for 174 yards and two long touchdowns and Tennessee State held off North Carolina A&T 24-21 on Saturday when the Aggies missed a field goal in the final seconds of the season opener.

What it means

  • NC A&T 0-1 on the road; Tennessee St 1-0 at home.

Latest headlines

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Quarterbacks

NC A&T7th in CAA
Braxton Thomas QB
Season passing leader · 169 YDS, 1 TD
Tennessee St
Jonathan Palmer QB
Season passing leader · 123 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN · Turf · Attendance 8,865

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