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Grambling State Tigers
| Location: Grambling, Louisiana University Founded: 1901 Nickname: HBCUs  Mascot: Tiger School Colors: Black & Gold Joined the ACC: 1958 University President: Horace A. Judson Director of Athletics: J. Lin Dawson FootballHead Coach: Rod Broadway Football Stadium: Robinson Stadium Current Capacity: 19,600-seat |
Based in Grambling, Louisiana, the GSU Tigers are members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division I-AA. The Tigers joined SWAC in 1958 and are one of the oldest members in the conference. The team plays their home games at Robinson Stadium.
During their football history, the Tigers have won thirteen black college national championships, more than any other school. One of the greatest head coaches of the Tigers was Eddie Robinson, who holds the NCAA record for most career wins as a head coach at the NCAA division I level. Robinson also took the team to great football program success during several years. From 1999 to 2008, the Grambling football team has won five SWAC championships.
With an 11-2 overall record for the 2008 season, the Tigers took first place in the West Division of SWAC with a conference play of 7-0. Moreover, after their great success in the season, the Tigers continued on and won the conference championship against Jackson State 41-9
Grambling State 2009 Schedule
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| September 6 | South Carolina State | 2:00 PM ET |
| September 12 | Northwestern State | 7:00 PM ET |
| September 19 | at Jackson State | 4:30 PM ET |
| September 26 | at Oklahoma State | 7:00 PM ET |
| October 10 | vs. Alabama A&M | 4:00 PM ET |
| October 17 | vs. Alabama State | 2:00 PM ET |
| October 31 | Mississippi Valley State | 2:00 PM ET |
| November 7 | vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3:30 PM ET |
| November 12 | Texas Southern | 9:00 PM ET |
| November 28 | at Southern University | 2:00 PM ET |
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