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Tusculum Pioneers open season with 42-7 victory over Bluefield State

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Tusculum Pioneers open season with 42-7 victory over Bluefield State
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Tusculum Pioneers secured a 42-7 win against Bluefield State in their season opener on August 28, 2026. The Pioneers took a commanding 42-0 lead by halftime, benefiting from four turnovers that resulted in touchdowns. Tedros Gleaton threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Ashton Hagans, who also scored on a 53-yard punt return. Justin Thomas set a school record with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown. Bluefield State avoided a shutout with a late touchdown run by Brandon Wiley. Tusculum will face ETSU next weekend for their first matchup in 76 years.

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  • •Tusculum built a 42-0 lead by halftime.
  • •The Pioneers forced four turnovers, converting each into a touchdown.
  • •Tedros Gleaton led with a touchdown pass and significant rushing yards.
  • •Justin Thomas recorded a school-record interception return for a touchdown.
  • •Bluefield State scored a late touchdown to avoid the shutout.
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  • 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Defense, special teams, big plays pace Pioneers to 42-7 win
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tusculum snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 42-7 season-opening victory over visiting Bluefield State. The Pioneers capitalized on four forced turnovers, converting each into a touchdown to build a 42-0 halftime lead. Highlights included a 43-yard touchdown pass from Tedros Gleaton to Ashton Hagans, a 53-yard punt return touchdown by […]

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