No. 15/18 Tiger Football returns home for its final home game of the 2026 season against Sewanee.

The Tigers (6-1, 3-1 SAA) bounced back from their first loss of the season with a hard-fought 28-21 road win over Millsaps College. After falling behind 14-6 in the first quarter, Trinity responded with a touchdown pass from Welker Horn to Alejandro Tavarez late in the first half to take a 15-14 lead into the break. The Tigers extended their advantage in the second half with two more rushing touchdowns from Luke Sams, who finished with 125 yards and three scores on 18 carries. Jamel Nickerson also had a big day in the backfield, adding 122 yards on just 14 carries as Trinity finished with 295 rushing yards. On defense, Judson Crockett led the team with eight tackles, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup. Dorien Hill added seven tackles and came up with a game-sealing interception in the final minute, while TJ Scannell also recorded seven tackles. Jackson Priesmeyer contributed six tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack. The Tigers held Millsaps scoreless in the second and third quarters before securing the win with Hill's late interception, improving to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play.

SAA Special Teams Player of the Week - Judson Crockett

For the third time this season, Judson Crockett has been selected as the SAA Special Teams Player of the Week.

From the SAA Press Release:

Crockett led #15/18 Trinity to a 28-21 Southern Athletic Association win over Millsaps on Saturday. He recorded his sixth punt block in seven games this season, making him the nation's leader in punt blocks. Crockett also led Trinity with eight tackles to go with a forced fumble and a pass breakup. His continued impact on special teams has helped the Tigers control field position and make key plays throughout conference play.

Preview - Homecoming Weekend

The Tigers will return to Trinity Multi-Purpose Stadium to take on the University of the South (Sewanee) on Saturday, October 31st at 1:00 PM.

On the Sewanee Tigers: The Sewanee Tigers enter this matchup with a 1-6 overall record and an 0-4 mark in SAA play. After opening the season with losses to Bethany and Brevard, Sewanee picked up its first win with a 24-17 victory over North Carolina Wesleyan. The Tigers have since dropped four straight conference games against Southwestern (42-21), Maryville (51-13), Millsaps (62-14), and Centre (69-30). Sewanee has averaged 21.9 points per game while allowing 45.7 points per game through seven contests. The Tigers will travel to San Antonio looking to end their losing streak against a Trinity team that is coming off a conference road victory.

The Sewanee offense has been led by quarterback Maddox Franklin, who has completed 44-of-96 passes for 627 yards and four touchdowns through seven games. Franklin has also contributed on the ground, while fellow quarterback Cam Beasley has seen action in the passing game. Against Centre, Franklin completed 13-of-23 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns while adding 12 rushing yards. 

In the backfield, sophomore Barton Mixon has emerged as the Tigers' leading rushing threat. Mixon has rushed for 552 yards and six touchdowns on 92 carries, averaging six yards per attempt. He had a career performance against Centre, rushing for 243 yards and two touchdowns, including a 69-yard run that helped set up a Sewanee score. Mixon's ability to generate explosive plays on the ground will be an important factor for the Tigers as they look to challenge Trinity's defense.The passing game is led by the Holman brothers, Na'Shawn and Na'Zaiyah. Na'Shawn leads the team with 471 receiving yards on 31 receptions, while Na'Zaiyah has added 338 yards and three touchdowns on 22 catches.

Defensively, the Sewanee Tigers have been led by sophomore defensive lineman Peyton Martin, who recorded eight tackles against Centre. Michael Showalter and Albert Clark have also contributed on the defensive front, with each recording a sack in the game. Freshman Clay Woody recorded his first career interception against Centre, stopping a potential scoring drive in the third quarter. Through seven games, Sewanee has recorded 12 sacks and forced two interceptions, while allowing 518 yards of total offense per game. The Tigers will need a strong defensive effort to slow down Trinity's rushing attack, which produced nearly 300 yards on the ground against Millsaps. 
Sewanee enters the matchup following a 69-30 loss to Centre, despite a career-high rushing performance from Mixon and 105 receiving yards from Na'Shawn Holman. The Tigers will look to rebound against Trinity, while the Tigers from San Antonio aim to protect their home field and continue building momentum in the SAA standings. With Trinity returning home after an important conference road win, Saturday's matchup presents an opportunity for the Tigers to strengthen their position as the season moves toward its final weeks.

Looking Ahead

The Tigers will hit the road to take on Berry College on Saturday, November 14th.