The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Tennessee Tech University, located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and plays in the OVCâÂÂBig South Football Association, a joint venture between Tech's primary home of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Big South Conference. The school's first football team was fielded in 1922. The team plays its home games at the 16,500 seat Tucker Stadium and is coached by Bobby Wilder.
On August 13, 2025, the Southern Conference announced Tennessee Tech would become a member effective July 1, 2026.
Tennessee Tech has won twelve conference championships, five shared and seven outright. Their twelve Ohio Valley titles are the most in the conference of any current member, behind only former conference member Eastern Kentucky.
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The Golden Eagles have appeared in three bowl games, with an overall record of 0âÂÂ3.
The Golden Eagles have made two appearances in the Division I-AA/FCS playoffs, with an overall record of 0âÂÂ2.
Announced schedules as of February 28, 2026.