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Tennessee State football practices with three quarterbacks competing for starter

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:33 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Tennessee State football practices with three quarterbacks competing for starter
Summary

Tennessee State University football opened practice with a competitive battle for the starting quarterback position on July 31. Returning starter Byron McNair is joined by transfers Daylin Lee and Marcelis Tate, with all three working with the first unit. Head coach Reggie Barlow indicated that no player currently holds an advantage. Depending on preseason performances, freshman Justin Patton may also contend for the role. The Tigers will face Jackson State in the John Merritt Classic on August 29.

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  • •TSU starts practice with McNair, Lee, and Tate vying for QB position.
  • •McNair threw for 1,588 yards last season with nine touchdowns.
  • •Lee had 5,616 passing yards in his career at Winston-Salem State.
  • •Barlow seeks one quarterback to emerge as clear starter before opener.
  • •Season opener is scheduled for August 29 against Jackson State.
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Returning starter Byron McNair is trying to hold onto his job as TSU's quarterback, but he will to hold off Daylin Lee and Marcelis Tate.

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