By Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The last time Tennessee Tech hosted Cumberland, Tucker Stadium was rocking with one of the largest crowds in program history as two devoted fanbases filled the grandstands supporting their two teams.
While the grandstands – currently in the early stages of a West stadium rebuild from the ground up – aren't as spacious as they were back in 2013, there's no question that the fans from the Lebanon university and Tech's own legion of supporters will fill the house as the two teams meet up to open the 2025 football season.
Not only will it kick off the campaign, it will be the first of seven home games for the Golden Eagles this upcoming season, the most for Tech in recent history.
"We are excited to announce our full 2025 schedule," said Tech head coach Bobby Wilder, about to enter his second season with the Golden Eagles after earning a share of the Big South/Ohio Valley Conference title in 2024. "Having seven home games and five away games was our goal as we looked to complete the schedule.
"We wanted to give Tennessee Tech University and our loyal fanbase as many opportunities as possible to support our team in Tucker Stadium this fall. Everyone associated with Tennessee Tech Football is grateful for all of the support we have received from our administration, the Cookeville community and our Golden Eagle Football fans!"
Wilder continued, "These are exciting times for our program and Tennessee Tech University!"
Tech is 7-6-1 all-time against Cumberland, but the majority of the meetings came between 1922 and 1947. Cumberland played at Tech in 2007 and 2013 in the last two meetings.
In addition to the game against Cumberland, Tech Football will host in-state foe Chattanooga on Sept. 6. Tech last played the Mocs in 2018 in Dewayne Alexander's debut as head coach. The last time the Mocs came to Cookeville was in the 2014 season.
A first-time foe for the Golden Eagles will visit Tucker Stadium on Sept. 13 as Davidson out of the Pioneer League will take on Tech. Davidson went 6-5 last season, including a 4-4 mark in the Pioneer.
Following the bye on Sept. 20, Tech will open Ohio Valley Conference-Big South Football Association play on Sept. 27 at Tennessee State.
In October, Tech's slate includes a visit from Western Illinois (Oct. 4), two straight weeks on the road at Charleston Southern (Oct. 11) and Lindenwood (Oct. 18), then back home for a contest against Southeast Missouri (Oct. 25).
November opens with the annual Homecoming game with Gardner-Webb (Nov. 1), then the final road swing of the season begins with a conference trip to Eastern Illinois before going to Lexington to take on Southeastern Conference foe Kentucky on Nov. 15. That game marks the first meeting with the Wildcats since the 1951 season.
Tech closes out 2025's regular-season schedule at home as the Golden Eagles host UT Martin on Nov. 22.
Game times and other special events will be announced at a later date.
Make your plans to buy tickets now – seating will be limited to the East grandstand while the Tucker Stadium construction project continues. Season ticket sales and renewals will begin in May.
