SPORTSGallery: Tennessee State football players get first glimpse of inside Notre Dame Stadium Greg SwierczSouth Bend TribuneThe Tennessee State University players walk at midfield Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State offensive lineman Romello Watson takes photos Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State Head Coach Eddie George walks on the field Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, At Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State University players show off their suit coat linings emblazoned with the TSU symbol Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State University players walk along the field Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEThe Tennessee State University football players walk into the visitors’ tunnel Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State linebackers coach Joe Bowden, center, poses with his team Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State University players walk toward Notre Dame Stadium Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in South Bend. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State Head Coach Eddie George speaks to others Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, At Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre The Tigers took part in a walkthrough at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEThe Tennessee State University Tigers take part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEThe Tennessee State University equipment truck sits Friday in Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State defensive end Eriq George and his father, TSU Head Coach Eddie George, stand on the sidelines Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEThe Tennessee State University equipment truck sits Friday in Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State University players walk along the field Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNETennessee State University players walk along the field Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEA Tennessee State University player stands by the end zone Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEMembers of the Tennessee State University football team pose Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Tigers took part in a walkthrough of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend prior to Saturday’s game against the Irish.GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE"DJ Kuzzo" blows a kiss to the crowd during a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneGirls from the Eminence dance group perform during a community prep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough | South Bend TribuneWNDU anchor Josh Short addresses the crowd at a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneMembers of the Rhoer Club perform for a crowd at a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneThe Tennessee State University band performs at a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneTennessee State band director Reginald McDonald addresses the crowd at a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneThe Tennessee State University band walks up to the community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneA Tennessee State cheerleader takes video on her phone during a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneThe Tennessee State cheerleaders perform during a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend TribuneA large crowd gathered for a community pep rally Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza in South Bend.Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune