East Tennessee State University's football team lost to Tennessee Tech 24-17 on Homecoming, ending a five-game winning streak. The Buccaneers fell short against the Golden Eagles in front of their home crowd on November 1, 2026.
The defeat marks ETSU's first loss since early in the season, having won five consecutive games prior to the Homecoming matchup. Tennessee Tech secured the victory with a seven-point margin.
