2019 Grambling State Tigers football team

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2019 Grambling State Tigers football
Grambling State Tigers logo.svg
Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record6–5 (4–3 SWAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMark Orlando (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorEverett Todd (6th season)
Home stadium Eddie Robinson Stadium
Seasons
  2018
2020  
2019 Southwestern Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Alcorn State x$  6 1   9 4  
Alabama A&M  4 3   7 5  
Alabama State  4 3   5 6  
Jackson State  3 4   4 8  
Mississippi Valley State  1 6   2 9  
West Division
Southern x  6 1   8 5  
Prairie View A&M  4 3   6 5  
Grambling State  4 3   6 5  
Arkansas–Pine Bluff  3 4   6 5  
Texas Southern  0 7   0 11  
Championship: Alcorn State 39, Southern 24
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions

The 2019 Grambling State Tigers football team represented Grambling State University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Tigers were led by sixth-year head coach Broderick Fobbs and played their home games at Eddie Robinson Stadium in Grambling, Louisiana as members of the West Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

Contents

Preseason

Recruiting class

Reference: [1]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Kash Foley
Wide Receiver
LaPlace, LA Riverside HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Jordan Ighofose
Offensive Line
Detroit, MI Martin Luther King HS
Northeast Oklahoma CC
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)315 lb (143 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Kyle Sullivan–Jones
Offensive Line
Los Angeles, CA Cathedral HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)275 lb (125 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Jaye Patrick
Tight End
Detroit, MI Western International HS
College of the Desert
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)245 lb (111 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Toddrick Paul
Defensive End
Jeanerette, LA Jeanerette HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)235 lb (107 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
CJ Russell
Running Back
Arcadia, LA Arcadia HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
William Savala
Defensive Back
Dallas, TX Dallas Carter HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Marquez Tatum
Defensive End
Mobile, AL LeFlore HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)265 lb (120 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Kyree Wade–McLeod
Offensive Line
Philadelphia, PA Delaware Valley Charter
ASA CC
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)315 lb (143 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Calvin Watson Jr.
Defensive Back
Walker, LA Walker HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)180 lb (82 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Damon Wilson
Linebacker
Shreveport, LA Woodlawn HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)225 lb (102 kg)-Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A

Preseason polls

The SWAC released their preseason poll on July 16, 2019. The Tigers were picked to finish in third place in the West Division. [2]

West Division
Predicted finishTeamVotes
1Southern90
2Prairie View A&M78
3Grambling State74
4Texas Southern34
5Arkansas–Pine Bluff24
East Division
Predicted finishTeamVotes
1Alcorn State92
2Alabama A&M70
3Jackson State61
4Alabama State47
5Mississippi Valley State30

Preseason all–SWAC teams

The Tigers placed four players on the preseason all–SWAC teams. [2]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 31 7:00 p.m. at Louisiana–Monroe * ESPN3 L 9–31 28,327
September 7 2:30 p.m. at Louisiana Tech * NFLN L 14–20 23,174
September 21 5:00 p.m. at Alabama State ASU All Access L 20–23 17,309
September 28 4:00 p.m. vs. Prairie View A&M L 36–4252,315
October 5 6:00 p.m. at Jackson State * ESPN3 W 44–21 32,265
October 12 2:00 p.m. Alabama A&M *W 23–10 9,072
October 26 1:00 p.m. at Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions All-Access W 39–33 7,513
November 2 2:00 p.m. Texas Southern Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Eddie Robinson Stadium
  • Grambling, LA
YouTube W 55–20 14,562
November 9 2:00 p.m. Alcorn State
  • Eddie Robinson Stadium
  • Grambling, LA
ESPN3 W 19–16 OT 7,554
November 16 1:00 p.m. at Mississippi Valley State YouTube W 40–0 1,978
November 30 4:00 p.m. vs. Southern NBCSN L 28–30 68,314
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

[3] [4] [5]

Game summaries

At Louisiana–Monroe

Pregame lineOver/under
Louisiana–Monroe-28
Grambling State at Louisiana–Monroe – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers63009
Warhawks7107731

at JPS Field at Malone Stadium, Monroe, LA

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 93 °F (34 °C); clear
  • Game attendance: 28,327
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV: ESPN3
Game information
StatisticsGrambling StateLouisiana–Monroe
First downs2124
Total yards407501
Rushing yards243315
Passing yards164186
Turnovers11
Time of possession29:3630:24

At Louisiana Tech

Grambling State at Louisiana Tech – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers007714
Bulldogs7130020

at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 98 °F (37 °C); sunny
  • Game attendance: 23,174
  • Referee: Kevin Randall
  • TV: NFL Network
Game information
StatisticsGrambling StateLouisiana Tech
First downs3220
Total yards455390
Rushing yards216170
Passing yards239220
Turnovers10
Time of possession30:4529:15

At Alabama State

Grambling State at Alabama State – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers7310020
Hornets377623

at New ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 92 °F (33 °C); clear
  • Game attendance: 17,309
  • Referee: V. Breakfield
Game information
StatisticsGrambling StateAlabama State
First downs2418
Total yards425301
Rushing yards24177
Passing yards184224
Turnovers21
Time of possession28:3331:27

Vs. Prairie View A&M

Grambling in action against Prairie View 2019 State Fair Classic 06 (Grambling on offense).jpg
Grambling in action against Prairie View
Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Panthers141701142
Tigers17601336

at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 90 °F (32 °C); partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 52,315
Game information
StatisticsPrairie View A&MGrambling State
First downs2824
Total yards607327
Rushing yards390130
Passing yards217197
Turnovers22
Time of possession32:2227:38

At Jackson State

Grambling State at Jackson State – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
GRAM Tigers010142044
JSU Tigers077721

at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C); clear
  • Game attendance: 32,265
  • Referee: Scott Johnson
  • TV: ESPN3
Game information
StatisticsGrambling StateJackson State
First downs1618
Total yards422310
Rushing yards325124
Passing yards97186
Turnovers21
Time of possession27:2432:36

Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M at Grambling State – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulldogs0010010
Tigers0731323

at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C); clear
  • Game attendance: 9,072
  • Referee: Tony Ross
Game information
StatisticsAlabama A&MGrambling State
First downs1220
Total yards273358
Rushing yards48230
Passing yards225128
Turnovers43
Time of possession29:4130:19

At Arkansas–Pine Bluff

Grambling State at Arkansas–Pine Bluff – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers91371039
Golden Lions1277733

at Simmons Bank Field, Pine Bluff, AR

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C); cloudy
  • Game attendance: 7,513
  • Referee: Tony Ross
Game information
StatisticsGrambling StateArkansas–Pine Bluff
First downs1720
Total yards292439
Rushing yards44148
Passing yards248291
Turnovers23
Time of possession25:0934:51

Texas Southern

Texas Southern at Grambling State – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
TSU Tigers0146020
GRAM Tigers212001455

at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA

  • Date: November 2
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C); cold and windy
  • Game attendance: 14,562
Game information
StatisticsTexas SouthernGrambling State
First downs3422
Total yards637597
Rushing yards280307
Passing yards357290
Turnovers60
Time of possession37:0922:51

Alcorn State

Alcorn State at Grambling State – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Braves01060016
Tigers01006319

at Eddie Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA

  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C); sunny
  • Game attendance: 7,554
  • Referee: Jesse Harris
  • TV: ESPN3
Game information
StatisticsAlcorn StateGrambling State
First downs2020
Total yards385353
Rushing yards116133
Passing yards269220
Turnovers22
Time of possession30:3429:26

At Mississippi Valley State

Grambling State at Mississippi Valley State – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers143101340
Delta Devils00000

at Rice–Totten Stadium, Itta Bena, MS

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 1,978
  • Referee: Joe Harris
Game information
StatisticsGrambling StateMississippi Valley State
First downs229
Total yards521134
Rushing yards25696
Passing yards26538
Turnovers24
Time of possession33:4126:19

Vs. Southern

Southern vs. Grambling State – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jaguars3147630
Tigers7140728

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C); mostly cloudy, strong winds
  • Game attendance: 68,314
  • Referee: Tony Ross
  • TV: NBC Sports Network
Game information
StatisticsSouthernGrambling State
First downs2120
Total yards389364
Rushing yards208209
Passing yards181155
Turnovers10
Time of possession30:1629:44

Roster

2019 Grambling State Tigers football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1Donald Johnson III Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 2Aldon Clark Redshirt.svg  So
QB 3Charles Wright Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 4Kevin Dominique Redshirt.svg  So
WR 6Lyndemian BrooksSr
TE 8Jaye Patrick Redshirt.svg  So
RB 9CJ RussellFr
WR 10Lyndon Rash Redshirt.svg  So
QB 11John–Paul Pierce Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 13Quintin GuiceSr
WR 14Darqueze Brutton Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 16Nicholas Hunter Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 17Darrell Clark Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 18Raylon Richardson Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 19 Geremy Hickbottom Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 20Tiger Geeslin Redshirt.svg  So
RB 23Keilon Elder Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 27Justin RichardSo
RB 43Freddie MangoFr
RB 44Jakarie NicholsSo
OL 52Che' Manning Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 60David Moore Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 61Kyrie Wade–McLeodJr
OL 62Clarence Comeaux Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 64Kyle Jones–SullivanFr
OL 65Jordan IghofoseJr
OL 66Cameron DavisFr
OL 68Edgard Franklin Redshirt.svg  So
OL 70Joseph Garza Redshirt.svg  So
OL 71Fred WilliamsSr
OL 72Juac Angoi Redshirt.svg  So
OL 73Carl WilmerSr
OL 74Kyle DavisJr
OL 75William Waddell Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 79William JeffersonSr
TE 80Dorrell JamesJr
WR 81Kobe' Ross Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 82DeVante Davis
WR 83Kash FoleyFr
TE 84Joshua Quiett Redshirt.svg  So
WR 85Joshua AndrewsSr
WR 86DeQuarius Thomas Redshirt.svg  Sr
TE 87Casey WarmingJr
TE 88Kalif JacksonGS
WR 89Zavier CooperSo
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 4Damien CrumitieJr
DB 5Quincy Mitchell Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 7Danquarian FieldsSr
DL 8Anfernee Mullins Redshirt.svg  Sr
DL 9 Sundiata Anderson So
DB 15Tre'Von CherryGS
DB 21Ryan Fields Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 23Kenan Fontenot Redshirt.svg  So
DB 24Diante BridgewaterSr
DB 25Devanir Martin Redshirt.svg  So
DB 26Katrelle Starks Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 28Xavier Lodge Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 29Joseph McWilliams Redshirt.svg  Sr
DB 31Calvin Watson Jr.Fr
LB 32De'Andre HoguesSr
LB 34Jeremy Carter Redshirt.svg  Sr
DB 35Chris GrantSr
DB 36William SavalaFr
DB 37Javonte HopkinsFr
DB 38Deuntae YoungbloodJr
LB 39Treylan Dunn Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 40Brendan Vaughn Redshirt.svg  So
LB 41Jakai Thurmond Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 42Marchael Jackson Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 45Najee GordonSr
DB 46Anthony Boston Jr. Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 47Danrieze Scott Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 48Marquis Britten Redshirt.svg  So
DB 49Phillip Lee Redshirt.svg  So
LB 51Brandon Wiggs Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 53DeAndre McCarthySr
LB 54Simeon NwokenkwoSo
DL 55Chaz CrawfordFr
LB 56Damon WilsonFr
LB 57Lewis Matthews Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 58Matthew Cormier Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 59Donald Freeman Redshirt.svg  Sr
DL 77 Demontrey Jacobs Redshirt.svg  So
DL 90Kendarius Jones Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 91Cameron Richardson Redshirt.svg  So
DL 92Wesley Green Redshirt.svg  So
DL 93Syemere Roberts Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 94Koby FosterJr
DL 95Jakarie CeasarSo
DL 96Toddrick PaulFr
DL 97Marquez TatumFr
DL 98Cody DillardJr
DL 99Martavius Dotson Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB Devin Brown Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB Langdon GolstonFr
DB Reggie ShallowhornFr
DB Terry WalkerFr
LB Zach WilliamsFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K, P 30Garrett Urban Redshirt.svg  So
K, P 33Miguel MendezGS
LS 50Trevor FlemingJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: April 24, 2020

Related Research Articles

References

  1. "Grambling State lands 13 on National Signing Day". Grambling State University Athletics. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "#SWACMD19: SWAC Releases 2019 Preseason All-SWAC Football Teams and Predicted Order of Finish". swac.org. Southwestern Athletic Conference. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  3. "Grambling State Announces 2019 Football Schedule". GSUTigers.com. February 4, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  4. "Grambling Tigers Schedule 2019". ESPN . Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  5. "2019 Football Schedule". Grambling State University Athletics. Retrieved August 8, 2023.