NASHVILLE, TENN. — Tennessee State announced Monday it will not renew coach Rod Reed’s contract after 11 seasons running the Tigers football program, with former NFL running back Eddie George reportedly poised to replace him.
“After thoroughly evaluating the state of the TSU football program, we’ve decided that it was time to make a change in leadership,” said athletic director Mikki Allen, who was hired a year ago.
ESPN.com reported George will be introduced Tuesday as the Tigers’ new coach. Tennessee State has not announced a news conference nor confirmed George has agreed to be its new coach.