Mikki Allen placed on administrative leave at Tennessee State University
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Tennessee State University athletic director Mikki Allen has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, effective July 23, 2026. This decision follows a vote of no confidence from TSU coaches and concerns raised about Allen's leadership. TSU President Dwayne Tucker stated he became aware of multiple concerns from the letter and initiated an internal investigation. An interim athletic director will be appointed soon, with further comments limited due to the personnel matter.
- •Mikki Allen is on administrative leave pending investigation.
- •Concerns about Allen's leadership led to a vote of no confidence by coaches.
- •An interim athletic director will be announced shortly.
- •TSU President Dwayne Tucker is overseeing the investigation.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee State names Jennifer Bell interim AD after Mikki Allen placed on leave
- 10:51 PMESPN NCAAM — Tennessee St. puts AD on leave following probe
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee State places athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave following investigation
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee State University AD Mikki Allen on leave pending investigation
"Tennessee State University president Dwayne Tucker on Thursday placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave following an internal investigation which was prompted by a vote of no confidence from six coaches at the school. Tucker's investigation followed a May 28 letter from coaches at the school who expressed concerns about the athletic department's leadership, direction, communication and operations.
"Tennessee State athletic director Mikki Allen was placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation which was prompted by a vote of no confidence from six coaches at the school.
"Longtime athletic administrator Jennifer Bell is Tennessee State's interim athletic director following Mikki Allen being placed on leave.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:33 PMTennessee State names Jennifer Bell interim AD after Mikki Allen placed on leave
Longtime athletic administrator Jennifer Bell is Tennessee State's interim athletic director following Mikki Allen being placed on leave.
- ESPN NCAAMJul 23, 2026, 10:51 PMTennessee St. puts AD on leave following probe
Tennessee State athletic director Mikki Allen was placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation which was prompted by a vote of no confidence from six coaches at the school.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:30 PMTennessee State places athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave following investigation
Tennessee State University president Dwayne Tucker on Thursday placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave following an internal investigation which was prompted by a vote of no confidence from six coaches at the school. Tucker's investigation followed a May 28 letter from coaches at the school who expressed concerns about the athletic department's leadership, direction, communication and operations.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 7:19 PMTennessee State University AD Mikki Allen on leave pending investigation
Mikki Allen, the athletic director at Tennessee State University, has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
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