Team: Grambling State Tigers

Division: NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision

Athletic Director: David Ponton

Head Coach: Broderick Fobbs

Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference

Rivals: Jackson State Tigers, Southern Jaguars, Prairie View A&M Panthers

Grambling State Tigers Football Tickets

The Grambling State Tigers football team represents Grambling State University. The team's first season was in 1928. The Tigers are members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Eddie Robinson led the Grambling football team for 55 seasons between 1941 and 1997. Robinson guided his team to more than 400 victories. The Eddie Robinson Stadium was named after the head coach in 1983. In 1976, Grambling State University along with Morgan State became the first US college football teams to play a game in Asia. The Grambling State Tigers beat Morgan State with a score of 42-16. The GSU Tigers were invited to Tokyo the following fall to play against Temple University. That game was another win for GSU with a score of 35-32. Since then, the GSU Tigers have won the most Southwestern Athletic Conference Championships to date. Grab your Grambling State Tigers Football tickets at StubHub.

How big is Grambling State Tigers' stadium?

The Eddie Robinson Stadium has a current capacity of 19,600. The multi-purpose stadium first opened in 1983 and has been the home of the Grambling State Tigers ever since. The stadium replaced Grambling Stadium, which peaked at a capacity of 18,000 people.

Where can I purchase Grambling State Tigers tickets?

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Who are some notable Grambling State Tigers alumni?

There are many notable Grambling State Tigers alumni such as Doug Williams, Paul Younger, Gary Johnson and Buck Buchanan. Over 100 former Grambling State players have played in the NFL. Charlie Joiner, Buck Buchanan, Willie Brown and Willie Davis were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Eddie Robinson was the head coach of the Grambling State Tigers from 1941 until 1997. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Have the Grambling State Tigers ever won a title?

The Grambling State Tigers have won the Southwestern Athletic Conference many times throughout the last few decades. The team has won 26 conference championships and 10 division championships. In 2016 and 2017, the Grambling State Tigers won both the Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division and the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Where is Eddie Robinson Stadium located?

The Eddie Robinson Stadium is located in Grambling, La., near Grambling State University. The field surface is artificial turf. The stadium is often referred to as “ ”The Hole“ ” by locals due to its shape. Parking is available near the Eddie Robinson Stadium.

What is the Grambling State Tigers' schedule?

The Grambling State Tigers' 2019 season kicks off on August 31 at their home field against the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks. Currently, they are scheduled to play 11 games this season. The Tigers will play against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Alabama State Hornets in September. Their rival team, the Prairie View A&M Panthers, are scheduled to visit Grambling State University on September 28.

Where can I see a Grambling State Tigers football game?

While you can see the Grambling State Tigers play at their home field in Louisiana, the team is scheduled to travel to a plethora of cities this season. Grambling State's first away game is at Louis Crews Stadium against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. The Tigers will also be at the Jack Spinks Football Stadium in Claiborne County, Miss., to play against the Alcorn State Braves.