2018 Grambling State Tigers football team
The 2018 Grambling State Tigers football team represents Grambling State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Tigers are led by fifth-year head coach Broderick Fobbs and play their home games at Eddie Robinson Stadium in Grambling, Louisiana as members of the West Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
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| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| West Division | |
| Record | 6–5 (4–3 SWAC) |
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| Defensive coordinator | Everett Todd (5th season) |
| Home stadium | Eddie Robinson Stadium (Capacity: 23,200) |
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| Alcorn State x$ | 6 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alabama A&M | 5 | – | 2 | 6 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackson State | 4 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alabama State | 3 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi Valley State | 1 | – | 6 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Southern xy | 6 | – | 1 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grambling State | 4 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prairie View A&M | 4 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas Southern | 1 | – | 6 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas–Pine Bluff | 1 | – | 6 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: Alcorn State 37, Southern 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Preseason
SWAC football media day
During the SWAC football media day held in Birmingham, Alabama on July 13, 2018, the Tigers were predicted to win the West Division.[1]
Media poll
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| Predicted finish | Team | Votes |
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| 1 | Grambling State | 96 |
| 2 | Southern | 78 |
| 3 | Prairie View A&M | 65 |
| 4 | Texas Southern | 31 |
| 5 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff | 30 |
Presason All-SWAC Team
The Tigers led all SWAC schools by having 15 players selected to Preseason All-SWAC Teams.
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
De'Arius Christmas – Sr. LB
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Offense 1st team William Waddell – Jr. OL Kyle Davis – So. OL Darrell Clark – Jr. WR Jordan Jones – Jr. TE 2nd team Quintin Guice – Jr. WR |
Defense 1st team Linwood Banks – Sr. DL La’Allan Clark – Sr. DL Brandon Varner – Sr. DL De’Arius Christmas – Sr. LB Percy Cargo – Sr. DB 2nd team Anfernee Mullins – Jr. DL De’Andre Hogues – Jr. LB Malcolm Williams – Sr. LB Dedrick Shy – Sr. DB |
Special teams 1st team Marc Orozco – Sr. K |
Award watch lists
| Award | Player | Position | Year |
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| Buck Buchanan Award[2] | De'Arius Christmas | LB | SR |
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 1 | 6:00 p.m. | at Louisiana* | ESPN3 | L 17–49 | 28,866 | |
| September 8 | 6:00 p.m. | at Northwestern State* | ESPN3 | L 7–34 | 13,525 | |
| September 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Alabama State | ESPN3 | W 34–0 | 7,359 | |
| September 29 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. Prairie View A&M | L 16–22 | 47,921 | ||
| October 6 | 6:00 p.m. | Oklahoma Panhandle State* |
| W 62–7 | 5,330 | |
| October 13 | 6:00 p.m. | at Texas Southern | W 34–21 | 10,010 | ||
| October 20 | 2:00 p.m. | at Alcorn State | ESPN3 | L 26–33 | 10,610 | |
| October 27 | 2:00 p.m. | Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| W 45–38 OT | 5,834 | |
| November 3 | 2:00 p.m. | Mississippi Valley State |
| W 24–19 | 14,215 | |
| November 10 | 1:00 p.m. | at Alabama A&M | W 29–16 | 3,960 | ||
| November 24 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. Southern | NBCSN | L 28–38 | 67,871 | |
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Game summaries
At Louisiana
Grambling State at Louisiana – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Tigers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Ragin' Cajuns | 21 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 49 |
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At Northwestern State
Grambling State at Northwestern State – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Tigers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Demons | 21 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 34 |
at Harry Turpin Stadium, Natchitoches, LA
- Date: September 8
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C); overcast
- Game attendance: 13,525
- Referee: Eddie Kelley
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Alabama State
Alabama State at Grambling State – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Hornets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tigers | 21 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 34 |
at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA
- Date: September 22
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C); rainy
- Game attendance: 7,359
- Referee: T. Livingston
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Prairie View A&M (State Fair Classic)
Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Panthers | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 22 |
| Tigers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 16 |
- Date: September 29
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C); overcast
- Game attendance: 47,921
- Referee: Scott Johnson
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Oklahoma Panhandle State
Oklahoma Panhandle State at Grambling State – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Aggies | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tigers | 14 | 27 | 7 | 14 | 62 |
at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA
- Date: September 6
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C); partly cloudy
- Game attendance: 5,330
- Referee: Eddie Kelley
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At Texas Southern
Grambling State at Texas Southern – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| (GRAM) Tigers | 0 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 34 |
| (TXSO) Tigers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
at BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: October 13
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 86 °F (30 °C); partly cloudy
- Game attendance: 10,010
- Referee: Tony Ross
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At Alcorn State
Grambling State at Alcorn State – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Tigers | 13 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 26 |
| Braves | 7 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 33 |
at Spinks-Casem Stadium, Lorman, MS
- Date: October 20
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C); cloudy
- Game attendance: 10,610
- Referee: John Allmond
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Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Grambling State – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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| Golden Lions | 3 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 38 |
| Tigers | 0 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 45 |
at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA
- Date: October 27
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C); clear
- Game attendance: 5,834
- Referee: T. Livingston
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Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State at Grambling State – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Delta Devils | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Tigers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA
- Date: November 3
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C); clear
- Game attendance: 14,215
- Referee: John Allmond
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At Alabama A&M
Grambling State at Alabama A&M – Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Tigers | 3 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 29 |
| Bulldogs | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
at Louis Crews Stadium, Huntsville, AL
- Date: November 10
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 36 °F (2 °C); clear
- Game attendance: 3,960
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Vs. Southern (Bayou Classic)
Southern vs. Grambling– Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Jaguars | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 38 |
| Tigers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 28 |
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA
- Date: November 24
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C); N/A (domed)
- Game attendance: 67,871
- Referee: T. Livingston
- TV: NBC Sports Network
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Ranking movements
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Final |
| STATS FCS | RV | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coaches | RV | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Roster
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References
- "Swac Football All-Conference Preseason Teams Released".
- "FCS football: 2018 Buck Buchanan Award watch list announced". August 2, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- "Grambling Tigers Schedule 2018". ESPN. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- "2018 Football Schedule". Grambling State University Athletics. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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